Banking

The latest banking stories from Egypt and across the globe, by the Daily News Egypt banking team, including global insight and commentary on the top issues concerning this sector.
Latest Banking News

CBE sells $1.5bn to cover portion of temporary credit facilities to importers

Banks are required to redeposit amounts obtained in the CBE auction with…

Hossam Mounir

Is the CBE the only player to blame for the dollar crisis?

In a recent press conference, prominent economist and chief economic adviser at…

Sara Aggour

CBE to hold exceptional $1.5bn auction

CBE sold $200m to banks operating in the local market at rate…

Hossam Mounir

NBE, Banque Misr issue CDs with 15% yield

The NBE and Banque Misr will issue the CDs beginning on Monday…

Hossam Mounir

CBE devalues EGP amid concerns over inflation and budget deficit increase

The decision is expected to have far-reaching repercussions on the deficit and…

Daily News Egypt

Pound devaluation shakes market

EGX-30 jumps by 6.7%, amid renewed hopes for FDIs and major concerns…

Hossam Mounir

CBE raises price of US dollar to EGP 8.85

Banks will sell US dollars at EGP 8.95, up from EGP 7.83

Hossam Mounir

US dollar declines to EGP 9 in informal market

Banks await fresh dollar liquidity to be injected through exceptional CBE auction

Hossam Mounir

Hacker’s spelling slip foils billion-dollar bank heist

Last month, hackers plundered the accounts of Bangladesh's central bank, making off…

Deutsche Welle