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

United Bank leaders deny knowledge of selling bank to strategic investor

We have not yet received any formal notification from CBE, says El-Kady

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CBE, international institutions begin assessing AAIB, Banque du Caire in preparation for IPO

Timing, price, and promotion are important factors for a successful launch on…

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Banks to receive 1.5-4.75% commission in return for fixed exchange rate for foreign investment

This mechanism allows foreigners to contract with banks on a specific exchange…

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Are CBE’s initiatives enough to develop SMEs?

Daily News Egypt speaks to experts on how to support and develop…

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CBE reduces term of executive officials in banks to 9 years

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issued on Thursday a decree to…

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Credit Suisse to cut further 2,000 jobs

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse is ramping up its restructuring program in…

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Restructuring PBDAC, serving farmers’ interest are top priorities: El-Kosayer

El-Kosayer to hold first meeting in the PBDAC on Wednesday; controversy surrounds…

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Private banks begin raising interest rates on saving schemes in pounds

The step came after public banks raised their interest rates and an…

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CBE provides banks with $104.5m, sets US dollar price at EGP 8.78

On Tuesday, the official dollar price in banks was EGP 8.83 for…

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CBE appoints Alsayed Al-Qussair as chairman of PBDAC

Al-Qussair succeeds Atteya Salem, the former chairman of PBDAC

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