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

Banks refuse to adhere to VAT law, awaiting response from new finance minister

The Egyptian Tax Authority demanded that banks operating in the domestic market…

Hossam Mounir

HDB posts SME loan portfolio of EGP 1bn: CEO

SMEs constitute 12% of the bank's loan portfolio

Hossam Mounir

CBE’s microenterprise initiative remains under discussion

The CBE is holding meetings with relevant bodies to launch the initiative,…

Hossam Mounir

NBE aims to reduce delayed debt payments by June: deputy chairperson

The National Bank of Egypt currently has an outstanding debt of EGP…

Hossam Mounir

Ashraf El-Kady sets five-year plan for United Bank’s work despite CBE announcement

CBE recently announced it would sell the bank to a strategic investor…

Hossam Mounir

Al-Sabah chosen as UAB chairman, replaces Barakat

Private sector must be given larger role in the achievement of economic…

Hossam Mounir

BLOM Bank Egypt establishes asset management company in partnership with parent bank

The bank received CBE’s approval to act as the national agent for…

Hossam Mounir

BLOM Bank Egypt reveals top features of 5-year expansion plan

Bank’s goals include increasing large and small branches network, presence in Upper…

Hossam Mounir

Congo formalises Afreximbank membership to boost intra-African trade

In 2013, Afreximbank had disbursed over $ 220m to Congolese entities, says…

Shaimaa Al-Aees