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.
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CBE signs $1.36bn currency swap agreement with Emirati counterpart

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Central Bank of the…

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CBE Governor calls on Chinese banks to enter Egyptian market

Abdalla, Chinese counterpart discuss currency swap agreement to reinforce Egyptian government’s plan…

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CBE reports on deposits, employment in banks in April 2023

Household sector accounts for 76.2% of total deposits 

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Banque Misr invests EGP 70bn in over 165 companies

Bank increases capital of its branch in UAE to AED 1.59bn

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Banks operating in Egypt record EGP 126.9bn of net profits in 1H 2023

The banks operating in the Egyptian market achieved a net profit of…

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Banque du Caire launches new security control unit

Unit provides assistance to all bank’s sectors, intervene to maintain service quality…

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Banks in Egypt improve accessibility for people with disabilities

Banks implement CBE’s instructions of September 2021 to facilitate access of this…

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Banque Misr sponsors Egypt’s national football teams until 2026 World Cup

Sponsorship emphasizes bank’s role in social responsibility, as key axis for sustainable…

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Banks provide EGP 4bn in indirect financing for Decent Life initiative in six months

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported that banks operating in the…

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CBE eases banking access for illiterate, elderly customers

Facilities include accepting fingerprints as alternatives to signature

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