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

Dollar records its highest level against Egyptian pound this week

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

Hossam Mounir

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

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

Mohamed Ayyad

Highly expected that basic interest to remain unchanged on Thursday

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

Hossam Mounir

Egyptian banks emerge as net winners post-25 January Revolution

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

Daily News Egypt

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…

Daily News Egypt

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…

Daily News Egypt

US dollar price varies at banks, CBE on Tuesday

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

Hossam Mounir

CBE refutes rumours on changing banknote designs

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) denied rumours that it plans to…

Hossam Mounir

US dollar continues to fall on Monday, recording EGP 15.25-15.32 in official market

The price of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound continued to…

Mohamed Ayyad

SMEs Investors Association calls on government to review the sector’s legislation

We will soon launch a website to help young people establish and…

Hossam Mounir