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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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Egyptian pound continues value upward trend against US dollar

US currency lost over EGP 1 since beginning of 2019, including 34…

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CBE encourages banks to invest in funds for emerging small businesses

Decision comes complementary to previous efforts by CBE to support MSMEs, says…

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Banks’ credit facilities see EGP 206.7bn increase in last 8 months: CBE

Private enterprise sector denominates 60.8% of total facilities, with industry in lead

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New Banking Law requires 25 banks, 4 foreign branches to raise capital

Banks such as IDB, ABE, ELAB,  EBE do not fall under the…

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IDB posts EGP 281m in net profits end 2018

Bank's financial position rose to EGP 24bn from EGP 19.7bn in 2017,…

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US dollar loses over EGP 1 of its value since start of year

Expectations for US dollar to reach EGP 16.5

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UNB Egypt boasts 83% increase in profits in Q1 2019

Bank aims to increase growth rates in coming period due to its…

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Egypt’s foreign trade reaches $47.8bn in second half of 2018: CBE

Fourteen countries account for 60.62% of Egypt’s foreign trade volume, led by…

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Banking law amendments for capital requirements could trigger profit retention, M&As: Pharos

Pharos believes that the capital increase could trigger a wave of porfit…

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