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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Banks in Egypt see EGP 2.448trn credit facilities in November 2020: CBE

Total bank deposits rose to EGP 5.126trn in November 2020, compared to…

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Comprehensive restructure plan in place for Egyptian Agricultural, Rural Development Company: ABE Chairperson

New Board of Directors will be formed alongside establishing two main headquarters…

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EGP 1.166trn increase in financial position of banks in Egypt during 2020: CBE

Banks report EGP 325.761bn reserves, EGP 162.274bn provisions to nonperforming loans

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CIB graduates candidates from Kenya, Uganda in Credit Analyst Training programme

Training programme is in line with Bank’s strategy to expand into Africa

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CBE to announce details of new presidential mortgage finance initiative soon

Proposed mortgage finance initiative to boost real estate sales

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Central Bank of Egypt expected to maintain base interest rates next Thursday

Main factor affecting direction of interest rates on Egyptian pound is inflation…

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Financial position of banks in Egypt approaches EGP 7trn in October 2020: CBE

Banks’ total capital reaches EGP 174.592bn, reserves EGP 314.082bn, provisions to nonperforming…

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CIB wins 2021 Best Trade Finance, Best Cash Management Service Providers in Egypt awards

Awards were part of annual survey conducted by Global Finance magazine, which…

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AAIB lends Libra Capital EGP 200m to finance renewable energy purchase agreements

Agreements cover design, financing, installation, and operation of solar energy stations

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Egypt launches foreign exchange trading with instant settlement system on 22 March

New system shortens time frame to execute payments in foreign currencies between…

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