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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.
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ADCB- Egypt expands branch network to 46

Bank aims to open 5 new branches, increase ATMs to 200 in…

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Agricultural Bank of Egypt launches initiative to settle EGP 4bn worth debt

This comes within the framework of the Central Bank of Egypt’s directives…

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CBE to decide fate of local interest rates heading into 2021-end

Monetary Policy Committee expected to keep base rates unchanged for ninth time…

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HSBC Egypt launches EGP 3bn ‘Foras Trade Fund’ for SMEs

Todd Wilcox, Deputy Chairperson and CEO of HSBC Egypt, said: “SMEs are…

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First Abu Dhabi Bank cooperates with CBE to complete acquisition of Bank Audi: CEO Fayed

He believes this deal will contribute to strengthening the Egyptian investment opportunities,…

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$222m increase in Egypt’s FX reserves during November 2021: CBE

Gold reserves also grow by $5m, while SDRs decline $197m

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CBE signs protocol to link ‘Nafeza’ customs platform with banking system

This step is in line with the state's direction to implement the…

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Delegation of 4 African countries visits Egypt to enforce cooperation on MSE development

Nevine Gamea, Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry, and Executive Director of…

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Egypt’s external debt increases to $137.9bn in June 2021: Central Bank

Long-term debt ($124.2bn) accounts for 90.1% of total external debt, whereas short-term…

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Egyptian businesses predict double-digit revenue growth: HSBC

83% of businesses expect profitability to grow in next 12 months

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