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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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Arab central banks council highlights digital transformation on Financial Inclusion Day

Implications of coronavirus highlight importance of accelerating transition to digital financial services,…

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CBE highlights financial soundness indicators of local banking sector

Bank profits reach EGP 83.184bn last December: CBE

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CIB acquires 51% of Kenya’s Bank Mayfair in $35.35m  deal

The deal reflects our commitment to increasing trade between African countries, says…

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Egypt’s banks report EGP 83.18bn net profits in 2019: CBE

Top 5 banks account for 50.1% of sector’s total profits, top 10…

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Daily cash withdrawal, deposit limits for individuals amended during Ramadan

Individuals can withdraw up to EGP 20,000 daily from ATMs, EGP 50,000…

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NBE raises authorised capital to EGP 100bn, paid-up capital to EGP 50bn

Bank sees significant e-banking services expansion during FY 2018/19

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CBE issues new controls on loan instalment postponement

In March, the CBE issued regulations due to the coronavirus oubtreak allowing…

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Government prepares for linking Farmer’s Card with Meeza e-payment services

ElKosayer held several meetings with the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, e-finance, and…

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BLOM Bank Egypt increases capital to EGP 3bn

Bank directs EGP 1bn of profits to capital rise

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Premium Card closes largest short-term securitisation transaction for EGP 172m

Issuance is part of a two-year EGP 2bn short-term securitisation programme

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