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 offer EGP 4bn to 172k small, micro enterprises in Decent Life initiative: CBE 

52k bank accounts, 13k mobile wallets were opened in villages

Hossam Mounir

Domestic liquidity in banking sector increases to EGP 7.8trn in February 2023: CBE

Total non-governmental deposits in local currency amounted to EGP 5.549trn

Hossam Mounir

Tightening monetary policy prerequisite for achieving inflation targets of 7% (±2%) in 4Q 2024, 5% (±2%) in 4Q 2026: CBE

The CBE stated that the widespread rise in inflation requires more monetary…

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CBE to decide fate of EGP interest rate amid strong expectations of new rise

I expect 2-3% interest rate hike, but I hope it won’t change:…

Hossam Mounir

E-payment cards in banking sector increase to 57.475 million in 2022: CBE

1582% growth in points of sale over 8 years

Hossam Mounir

IFC partners with Egypt’s CIB in managing climate risk, boosting sustainability

In a Wednesday press statement, the IFC said that the advisory project…

Hossam Mounir

CIB general assembly approves issuance of financial instruments worth $1bn 

To support bank's capital base to finance future expansion or investment activities,…

Hossam Mounir

DNE Awards honours CIB as Most Efficient Egyptian Bank

. The award comes in recognition of CIB's outstanding efforts to finance…

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CBE approves rules governing payment card service codes

Rules require banks to abide by Anti-Money Laundering Law

Hossam Mounir