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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NBE, Banque Misr contribute EGP 60m to Health Ministry’s COVID-19 fight

NBE donates EGP 8bn in past 6 years, while Banque Misr gives…

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Parliament approves new Banking Law ensuring monetary stability

The approval was given after a standing vote on the new law,…

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New facilities to remove levy on taxpayers’ bank accounts: CBE

This is applicable on natural or legal persons regardless of their activity.…

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Crédit Agricole Egypt postpones over 120,000 facilities amid COVID-19 battle

Banks records sharp 45% increase in company’ digital transactions and 35% for…

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IDB finalises its technological infrastructure, prepares e-services launch

Bank allocates EGP 600m to comprehensive technological development, establish electronic branches, expand…

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Private sector holds 61.7% of total bank loans in April: CBE

Total deposits see 14.33% growth in April, compared to 13.9% in March;…

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Financial position of banks in Egypt up to EGP 6.421trn in April: CBE

Total deposits up by EGP 92.4bn, total loans rise by EGP 91.9bn

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CIB reports EGP 7.542bn in pre-tax profit during H1 of 2020

Bank made allocations of EGP 2.260bn, compared to EGP 795m during same…

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Crédit Agricole proud of about 50-year operation in Egypt: Country Managing Director 

Crédit Agricole Egypt has successfully become market player and partner to Egyptian…

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Banks in Egypt hedge against COVID-19 despite Q1 profit decline

Daily News Egypt monitors profit decline of 12 banks out of 16…

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