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

Banque Misr pays EGP 3.6bn in taxes, achieves highest net profit in its history

The bank’s net profit reached EGP 4.2bn in FY 2014/2015, compared to…

Hossam Mounir

AIB aims to increase SMEs loans portfolio to EGP 7bn by 2020

The volume of loans provided to SMEs amounted to EGP 1.5bn, equal…

Hossam Mounir

Basic interest rate raised by 1.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)…

Daily News Egypt

CBE sells $1.5bn to cover portion of temporary credit facilities to importers

Banks are required to redeposit amounts obtained in the CBE auction with…

Hossam Mounir

Is the CBE the only player to blame for the dollar crisis?

In a recent press conference, prominent economist and chief economic adviser at…

Sara Aggour

CBE to hold exceptional $1.5bn auction

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

Hossam Mounir

NBE, Banque Misr issue CDs with 15% yield

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

Hossam Mounir

CBE devalues EGP amid concerns over inflation and budget deficit increase

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

Daily News Egypt

Pound devaluation shakes market

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

Hossam Mounir