Tag: CBE

CBE launches integrated information security centre to predict cyberattacks

Bank keen to strengthen cybersecurity system, ensure their compliance with global standards:…

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CBE approves launch of e-portal for smartphone wallet management

There are over 25 million e-wallets now in Egypt, with 27% growth…

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CBE receives 33 bids worth $1.037bn for T-bills issuance denominated in US currency

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) received 33 bids from local and…

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CBE’s assets increase to EGP 2.412trn in November 2021

According to the CBE’s financial position report for November, the bank’s balances…

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Net foreign assets of banking system increase EGP 23.923bn in September 2021: CBE

Household sector accounts for 83% of total bank deposits, while private business…

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CBE extends emergency decisions to deal with COVID-19 repercussions to June 2022

CBE decides to extend initiative to support tourism sector for additional year…

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CBE explains fixing interest rates for 9th time in row

Keeping policy rates unchanged remains consistent with inflation target of 7% (±2%)…

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CBE to decide fate of local interest rates heading into 2021-end

Monetary Policy Committee expected to keep base rates unchanged for ninth time…

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$222m increase in Egypt’s FX reserves during November 2021: CBE

Gold reserves also grow by $5m, while SDRs decline $197m

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CBE launches EGP 5.5bn initiative to finance transition to modern irrigation

Initiative targets switching 4 million feddan to modern irrigation through loans from…

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