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.
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Egypt’s consumer spending amounts to $156bn: Visa general manager

Consumer spending in Egypt reached $156bn, though the use of electronic payments…

Hossam Mounir

NBE provides $800m for imports following pound flotation

Fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate are normal initially and will…

Daily News Egypt

Do not worry about volatility of exchange rate: bank leaders

Egypt is undergoing a new experience, and stability of the market relies…

Hossam Mounir

Flotation of the pound, raising interest rates limit growth of retail banking: banker

Attracting new customers, including university students, and offering modern banking technology are…

Hossam Mounir

Bank Audi Egypt aims to increase SMEs portfolio to EGP 6bn in 4 years: deputy chairperson

Current portfolio stands at EGP 1bn, supported by strong specialised SMEs financing…

Hossam Mounir

NBE raises limits on credit card use abroad

Hazem Hegazy, the head of retail banking at the National Bank of…

Daily News Egypt

US dollar exchange rate against Egyptian pound continues to rise at banks, CBE on Thursday

Prior to the CBE’s decision to float the currency on 3 November,…

Mohamed Samir

Exchange rate semi-stable at CBE, banks on Wednesday

At banks on Wednesday, the US dollar changed hands at EGP 17-17.5…

Hossam Mounir

Crédit Agricole collects $150m from clients since pound flotation

The bank does not intend to reconsider its interest rates on investment…

Mohamed Ayyad

NBE saving certificates with 16%, 20% interest collect EGP 92bn

NBE offered $600m for imports since the flotation of the pound, says…

Hossam Mounir