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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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Egyptians withdraw EGP 31.5bn from bank ATMs during Eid al-Adha

EGP 22.29bn were withdrawn within 5 days before Eid holiday, EGP 9.15bn…

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Nine private banks in Egypt gain EGP 14.941bn net profits in 1H2019

CIB – Egypt tops the list by EGP 5.355bn profits, QNB Alahli…

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Strong growth in Al Baraka Bank Egypt’s financial position supported by ample funding potential: Beltone

Beltone added that the bank's operating expenditure increased by 11.1%, maintaining the…

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CBE issues import, export standards on foreign banknotes surplus

The CBE affirmed that these standards comes in the framework of the…

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Egypt’s net foreign reserves rose by $565m to $44.916bn end-July

According to the CBE, Egypt’s current net foreign reserves covers more than…

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Mashreq Bank – Egypt launches mortgage finance initiative to support low-income groups

Bank continue to participate in CBE initiatives, says El Bahey

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CONIA interest rate benchmark comes into force

New standard reinforces CBE's ability to improve monetary policy

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Banks operating in Egypt celebrate International Youth Day

New accounts opened free of charge, special offers made on 1-15 August

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CBE reveals Egypt’s economy external position

Foreign debt reached 35.1% of GDP at end December 2018, compared to…

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Egypt’s external debt reaches 35.1% of GDP at end-2018, but still within safe limits: CBE

Saudi Arabia is Egypt's top lender with total debt of $8.7bn

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