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

CBE to hold exceptional $1.5bn auction

CBE sold $200m to banks operating in the local market at rate…

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NBE, Banque Misr issue CDs with 15% yield

The NBE and Banque Misr will issue the CDs beginning on Monday…

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CBE devalues EGP amid concerns over inflation and budget deficit increase

The decision is expected to have far-reaching repercussions on the deficit and…

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Pound devaluation shakes market

EGX-30 jumps by 6.7%, amid renewed hopes for FDIs and major concerns…

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CBE raises price of US dollar to EGP 8.85

Banks will sell US dollars at EGP 8.95, up from EGP 7.83

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US dollar declines to EGP 9 in informal market

Banks await fresh dollar liquidity to be injected through exceptional CBE auction

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Hacker’s spelling slip foils billion-dollar bank heist

Last month, hackers plundered the accounts of Bangladesh's central bank, making off…

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Foreign deposits, withdrawals balance out at banks on Wednesday, Thursday

Approximately $8m exited one of the largest banks following CBE decision to…

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Arab-American banking dialogue to discuss international cooperation, combating terrorism financing

Union of Arab Banks to issue largest database on financial and banking…

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Exchange firm officials prepare for expanded meeting with CBE

El-Abyad denies any agreement between CBE and exchange firms on a specific…

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