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

Analysts expect further EGP devaluation against dollar

Analysts cannot predict the timing and percentage of devaluation

Hossam Mounir

No serious steps taken so far to sell United Bank, offer shares of AAIB, Banque du Caire in IPO: CBE deputy governor

This issue is still being studied, and we are coordinating with Kuwait…

Hossam Mounir

United Bank, SFD sign EGP 150m contracts to finance SMEs

The first contract stipulates that the SFD will provide EGP 100m for…

Hossam Mounir

CBE amends import regulations

The CBE said the new decision attempt to address the need for…

Hossam Mounir

Islamic banks face challenges associated with managing liquidity: CBE deputy governor

Negm added that the government reissuing bonds when they are due will…

Hossam Mounir

Banks must comply with new controls for foreign exchange deposits: CBE

CBE said in a statement on Monday that it had monitored some…

Hossam Mounir

CBE deputy governor calls for banks to increase capital base

The CBE allowed banks three years to adjust to this decision

Hossam Mounir

Banks refuse to adhere to VAT law, awaiting response from new finance minister

The Egyptian Tax Authority demanded that banks operating in the domestic market…

Hossam Mounir

HDB posts SME loan portfolio of EGP 1bn: CEO

SMEs constitute 12% of the bank's loan portfolio

Hossam Mounir

CBE’s microenterprise initiative remains under discussion

The CBE is holding meetings with relevant bodies to launch the initiative,…

Hossam Mounir