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.
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Banks in Egypt switch to IBAN standard to ease cross-border transactions

IBAN used in international transfers, standard method for accurate identification of bank…

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CIB obtains $100m support loan from CDC

Loan forms part of executive management plans to strengthen CIB’s capital base,…

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CBE amends tourism worker support initiative

The article includes the payment of salaries for tourism sector workers for…

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FEB refutes rumors of Egyptian banks funding GERD

Mohamed El-Etreby, FEB Chairperson stressed that there are no Egyptian banks, or…

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CIB named Bank of the Year, Credit Agricole most efficient: Business News

The Business News Composite Index consists of four main indicators that address…

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CBE provides EGP 7bn guarantee for corporate financing

Initiative aims to benefit clients of industrial, agricultural, and contracting private sectors…

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CBE confirms financial soundness of banks operating in Egypt

Banking sector’s financial position reaches EGP 6.165trn, capital adequacy ratio increases to…

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Egypt to borrow EGP 600bn through T-bills, T-bonds in 3 months

Finance Ministry to issue EGP 499.5bn of T-bills, EGP 100.5bn of T-bonds…

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CBE reviews interest rate amid expectations to remain unchanged

No strong prospects for inflationary pressures off of rising electricity prices or…

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C3 Social Impact Accelerator helps Middle East start-ups grow amid COVID-19

Hosting online lectures, workshops over longer period will provide our entrepreneurs with…

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