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

Outstanding balance of treasury bonds at EGP 614.19bn by end of August: Ministry of Finance

According to the Ministry of Finance, the balances of the second type…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

ECB President Mario Draghi drops hints of more stimulus to come

The European Central Bank has held its first meeting since Chinese markets…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Argentina orders HSBC to replace country chief

Argentina's central bank is cracking down on the banking giant HSBC amid…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

United Bank-Egypt appoints new acting chairman until end of 2015

Ashmawy concluded his work at the bank on Monday after nine years…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

Barclays profits up 15% in H1 of 2015

Assets inched up 3% to total EGP 18.5bn, while expenses surged to…

Sara Aggour Sara Aggour

CBE approves CIB’s acquisition of Citibank retail portfolio

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) approved, on Tuesday, the Commercial International…

Hossam Mounir Hossam Mounir

China slashes interest rates to back economy

China's central bank has once again cut interest rates and lowered the…

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Sudan urges Egyptian investments in gold extraction sector: CBOS Deputy Governor

Egypt is afraid to do business in Sudan, despite the latter having…

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees

Ruble follows oil price down

Russia's currency has dropped considerably along with the price of crude oil.…

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Self-financing is the way to develop Africa: Ghana Vice President

There are many agreements between African countries to develop economies, but they…

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees