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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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Egyptian pound appreciates 30 piasters against US dollar in 2020 despite COVID-19

Local currency is likely to see further gains against US dollar in…

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High solvency, liquidity enable Egypt banking sector to function successfully amid COVID-19: Central Bank

Banking sector has witnessed high financial stability in past years, allowing it…

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National Bank of Egypt acquires 24% stake in Aman Financial Services for EGP 480m

National Bank of Egypt Chairperson Hisham Okasha said that this step is…

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CIB unique among Egyptian banks regarding environmental transparency

The Commercial International Bank (CIB) announced, on Wednesday, that it has furthered…

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Portfolio investment flows to EMs to recover slowly in 2021: CBE

Egyptian economy contained reversal in portfolio investment flows thanks to its relatively…

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Jordan’s Capital Bank acquires Lebanon’s Bank Audi units in Iraq, Jordan

Accordingly, these acquisitions will increase the consolidated assets of Capital Bank to…

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Central Bank of Egypt extends measures to contain COVID-19 repercussions until June 2021

Extension reflects CBE’s keenness to protect national economy, preserve gains of reform

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Buna conducts 1st intra-Arab transaction between Mashreq Bank, Banque Misr

The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has announced that its Buna payment platform…

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NBE, Banque Misr cut monthly return on savings certificates by 1%

Both banks cancel savings certificates with quarterly return

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