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

Banks begin providing hard cash to import non-essential goods on Sunday

Banking sector financed import of food commodities, medicines, and production inputs worth…

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Interest rates remain unchanged by the CBE

Analysts expect these rates to remain unchanged for three to six months

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Banking sector secures financing to import $2.5bn worth of food commodities, medicine: CBE

$1.5bn allocated to import intermediate goods and raw materials for production; $414.6m…

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Dollar records its highest level against Egyptian pound this week

The official rate for the dollar at the CBE on Thursday registered…

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Banks secure $2.2bn to meet customers’ needs since pound flotation: cabinet

Banks have received $2.6bn as of Monday, says CBE governor

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Highly expected that basic interest to remain unchanged on Thursday

Current interest rates on the pound may remain unchanged for three to…

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Egyptian banks emerge as net winners post-25 January Revolution

Financial Times—Egyptian banks emerged as net winners after the 25 January Revolution…

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NBE, Misr Life Insurance sign cooperation protocol to benefit from e-payment tools

In light of the National Bank of Egypt's (NBE) interest in improving…

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Interest remerging in MENA banks, especially Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia: HSBC Global Research report

Meetings with US fund managers and investors involved wide discussions on the…

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US dollar price varies at banks, CBE on Tuesday

Bankers expect the greenback to change hands at EGP 15-16 for three…

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