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

Market awaits changes in bank leadership in mid April

Banks will present their recommendations to the CBE’s governor, since the law…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

State has to work to increase foreign exchange resources: IDWBE chairperson

Exchange rate is set by supply and demand, increasing volatility of balance…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

NBE increased its capital by EGP 26.4bn since June 2008: chairperson

We continue to strengthen the financial position of the bank and increase…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

Banks resilient in face of challenges Egypt witnesses: UAB

Egyptian banks are still operating well and achieved growth in most areas

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

20% increase in loans, 15% more deposits at Al Baraka Bank: Beltone

Foreign currency loans account for 25% of loans, while deposits in foreign…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

Increase of EGP 63.8bn in loans, EGP 51bn in deposits at Banque Misr

Bank achieved the highest profits in its history, a total of EGP…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

EFSA approves deal to sell CI Capital to Arab and Egyptian investors

This comes after the deal of selling CI Capital Holding to Naguib…

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EGP loses ground to USD, falls to EGP 16.3 at NBE, Banque Misr

The Egyptian pound losing ground to the US dollar will last for…

Mohamed Ayyad Mohamed Ayyad

CBE provides banks $420m to cover companies’ flotation debts 

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) provided $420m to local banks to…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir