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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90% of Egypt’s foreign debts are long-term: CBE

At 33.5% of GDP, debt levels are within safe limits compared to…

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EMs see rising capital inflows since May 2020: CBE

Monetary, financial stimulus policies and structural reforms alleviate pandemic’s consequences on neediest…

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AMF gather regional central banks to discuss COVID-19 impact on sector

Meeting was held in cooperation with International Monetary Fund

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HSBC’ economists forecast 2.4% GDP growth in Egypt in 2020: Regional CEO Tricaud

GCC economies to shrink on average by 5.6% y-o-y in 2020, before…

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CBE establishes EgyCash for technological cash solutions

CBE contributes up to 35% of new company’s capital, while NBE, Banque…

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CBE eases bank account opening procedures for individuals, small enterprises

New rules allow banks to expand customer base, help them implement financial…

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HDB honours high-performing high school students for 6th consecutive year

The honoured students included those in the preparatory stage, as well as…

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MSMEDA, Banque Misr sign EGP 500m worth microfinance contract

The contract was signed by Minister of Trade and Industry and MSMEDA…

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CBE simplifies bank account opening for individuals, micro enterprises

The move took place in cooperation with the Egyptian Money Laundering and…

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Local currency deposits with Egypt banks up EGP 80.104bn in August: CBE

In a recent report, the CBE stated that demand deposits in local…

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