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

Government banks issue CDs to domestic market in US dollar

NBE, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire will offer three-year CD to Egyptians…

Hossam Mounir

CBE removes caps on foreign currency deposits, withdrawals for individuals

The central bank has issued new regulations to fund acquisitions

Hossam Mounir

CBE Governor denies he was dismissed after accepting post at IMF

The revaluation of the US dollar exchange against the Egyptian pound in…

Hossam Mounir

CI Capital, Beltone eye acquisition of electronic brokerage company

Sawiris applies to establish a €50m bank for SMEs in Luxembourg

Sara Aggour

Integration of Arab Banking Practices among concerns at Annual Arab Banking Conference

Despite apparent benefits, financial inclusion faces continued setbacks, says Fattouh

Hossam Mounir

CBE sells banks $500m to insure strategic imports of food commodities and medicine

The CBE conducted the sale at an exchange rate of EGP 7.73…

Hossam Mounir

As accusations mount, bankers deny overlooking contracting sector

NBE directs approximately EGP 34bn to this sector, or 15% of the…

Hossam Mounir

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt to focus on MSMEs in new lending policy

The bank has presented a plan to the CBE to increase the…

Hossam Mounir

Banks submit SME loan programmes to CBE

The CBE's January announcement mandated that banks must direct a minimum of…

Hossam Mounir

AAIB arranges EGP 2.5bn syndicated loan for Holding Company for Food Industries

Bank attracts EGP 25bn new deposits during first nine months of 2015

Hossam Mounir