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

NBE loans EGP 1bn to 1,734 micro and small-sized enterprises in February, March 2016

The bank provided EGP 23.4bn to 48,000 SMEs through of March 2016

Hossam Mounir

Banking market does not need another credit bureau: CBE deputy governor

A few days ago, a number of Egyptian and US investors filed…

Hossam Mounir

Banking expert warns against further EGP devaluation, unless CBE is prepared

The CBE should have enough dollar liquidity to control the market, otherwise…

Hossam Mounir

Analysts expect further EGP devaluation against dollar

Analysts cannot predict the timing and percentage of devaluation

Hossam Mounir

No serious steps taken so far to sell United Bank, offer shares of AAIB, Banque du Caire in IPO: CBE deputy governor

This issue is still being studied, and we are coordinating with Kuwait…

Hossam Mounir

United Bank, SFD sign EGP 150m contracts to finance SMEs

The first contract stipulates that the SFD will provide EGP 100m for…

Hossam Mounir

CBE amends import regulations

The CBE said the new decision attempt to address the need for…

Hossam Mounir

Islamic banks face challenges associated with managing liquidity: CBE deputy governor

Negm added that the government reissuing bonds when they are due will…

Hossam Mounir

Banks must comply with new controls for foreign exchange deposits: CBE

CBE said in a statement on Monday that it had monitored some…

Hossam Mounir

CBE deputy governor calls for banks to increase capital base

The CBE allowed banks three years to adjust to this decision

Hossam Mounir