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

Egypt focuses on MSMEs as they represent 98% of private sector: CBE

Egypt has 3.4 million micro-sized businesses, 2,200 medium-sized enterprises, and 217,000 small-sized…

Daily News Egypt

Egyptian remittances increase to $31.5bn in 2021

Remittances increase by 3.4% in December 2021

Hossam Mounir

CBE extends cash cover for foodstuffs until 15 March 2023

The CBE has extended the exclusion period twice in the past two…

Hossam Mounir

CBE conducts survey to find out needs of SMEs: Deputy Governor

Funding is no longer biggest challenge facing SMEs, as they need non-financial…

Hossam Mounir

33.47% deposit growth at HDB, registering highest rate among banks on EGX in 2021

Highest growth in corporate loans estimated at 36.7%, equity 25.10%, net income…

Hossam Mounir

Egypt’s external debt registers $137.4bn in September 2021: CBE

Long-term debt accounts for 91.6% ($125.9bn) of total external debt

Hossam Mounir

CIB issues 1st Ecological Footprint report in Africa, setting trend in sustainable finance

The report is an important milestone in the CIB’s journey to make…

Daily News Egypt

CBE leads efforts to promote fintech in local banking market: Sub-Governor

This year will witness many fintech projects, including instant payment network: Ayman…

Daily News Egypt

Islamic banking in Egypt amounts to EGP 429bn in 2021: Eifa

Islamic deposits record about EGP 350.4bn, financing reaches EGP 328bn

Hossam Mounir