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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Bank interest rates change slightly after CBE’s 2% basic rate hike

Several banks increase interest rates on savings accounts

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GAFI, HSBC Egypt sign pact on attracting foreign direct investments

Strength of the government’s ambition demonstrated by its goal of doubling the…

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CBE gets 28 bids worth $1.196bn for local USD-denominated T-bill auction

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) received 28 bids from local and…

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NBE, Banque Misr raise EGP 565bn from high-interest certificates in one month

The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr have raised EGP…

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Local liquidity in Egyptian banking sector grows by EGP 1.5trn in 2023

The Egyptian banking sector saw an increase of EGP 1.475trn in domestic…

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank leads EGP 5.5bn financing deal for Giza Systems, VAS Integrated Solutions

Deal represents first dual-structured financing compatible with Islamic Sharia in Egypt in…

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CBE raises interest rates to curb inflation amid financial control measures

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) anticipates persistent inflationary pressures in the…

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Banks to review interest rates on savings, loans after CBE’s 2% rate hike

The Assets and Liabilities Committees (ALCO), which are in charge of setting…

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CBE to launch $1bn tender for local treasury bills in US currency

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will launch a tender for local…

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