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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Egypt records 5% average headline urban inflation in 2020: CBE

Real GDP growth records -1.7% in Q2 of 2020, before recovering to…

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Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation declines to 5.4% in December 2020: CBE

Subsequent inflation target has been set at average of 7% (±2%) during…

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BLOM BANK announces execution of SPA for Egypt operations

A definitive agreement has been signed by BLOM Bank and the Arab…

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HSBC eyes regional growth opportunities as GDP, trade rebound

HSBC has ambitious business plans in the Middle East, North Africa and…

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Crédit Agricole Egypt releases first integrated sustainability report

Bank’s report highlights its keenness to preserve environment and commitment to Paris…

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Bank ABC completes acquisition of BLOM Bank’s Egypt operations for $480m

BLOM Bank Egypt employees expect new owners’ delegation to review work system

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Banks adhere to cash dividends halt in Egypt to support capital base

Decision aims to maintain banking sector’s integrity, take proactive steps to meet…

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Central Bank of Egypt explores ways to salvage tourism amid COVID-19 crisis

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor, Tarek Amer, has held a…

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ECB’s Lagarde says to go forward with digital euro

According to the ECB, a digital euro would be an electronic form…

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Central Bank halts cash dividends at banks in anticipation of continued pandemic

Banks will not make cash dividends from profits or retained earnings to…

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