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

Egyptian pound appreciates against dollar in midst of imminent IMF loan signing, Trump elected president

The price of the Egyptian pound significantly increased against the US dollar…

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CBE raises price of US dollar to EGP 17.41 for buying, EGP 17.84 for selling

The US dollar exchange rate rose at the Central Bank of Egypt…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

US dollar at customs repriced daily according to average bank rates on day before: ECA

The official price at customs on Tuesday registered EGP 17.26, hitting EGP…

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Private banks move to protect their deposits after governmental banks raise interest rate to 20%

Banks issue new savings certificates at high interest rates; others increased return…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

Banks loosen restrictions on US dollars abroad after foreign exchange resources improve following pound flotation

Banks operating in the local market have begun to ease restrictions set…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

PBDAC amends its main system after parliament approves law: chairperson

We will immediately begin to communicate with the World Bank to implement…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

US dollar price increases in mid-Sunday trading to EGP 16.5

The price of the US dollar increased in the five major banks…

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Banque Misr, CIB amend spending limits on cards abroad

Banque Misr and the Commercial International Bank (CIB) decided to amend the…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

Emirates NBD-Egypt aims to increase SME portfolio to 10% by end of 2017, 20% by end of 2019

Bank launches special unit to provide technical, financial support to SMEs, supports…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir