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.
Latest Banking News

MERIS confirms HDB rating at A- with stable outlook

Bank's rating reflects relative improvement in banking sector in Egypt

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CBE unlikely to extend initiative to settle bad debts

Weak turnout by defaulters, 6 months enough for those who want to…

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ABE launches Agri Phone service with e-finance, Progress Soft

Bank aims to provide new mobile payment channels in line with technology,…

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Banque du Caire wired link on Tahweel network, launches mobile wallet deposit, withdraw service via ATMs 

Service allows mobile phone customers to securely withdraw, deposit cash any time,…

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NBE aims to open 5 new digital branches in 3 months: deputy chairperson

Bank is working to employ technological infrastructure, modern software available to provide…

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Banque Misr issued 6.32m cards by end of June 2018

Bank aims to be present in coming period in Milan, Seoul, Nairobi,…

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CBE reviews initiative to settle troubled debts: Amer

Initiative includes settlement of debts of 3,500 companies, 337,000 individuals

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Banque Misr’s financial position reaches EGP 887.5bn end-June

Deposits increase by EGP 137.1bn, while loans portfolio record EGP 222.2bn

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CIB establishes CVentures, Egypt’s first corporate venture capital firm primarily focused on Fintech startups

Establishment of CVentures is evidence of CIB’s profound commitment towards supporting Egyptian…

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Minister of Finance criticised for his statements regarding taxpayers’ accounts in banks

This is not first time officials make statements that do not take…

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