Banque Misr launches instant money transfer service for Egyptian expats
Banque Misr has introduced a new instant money transfer service that allows Egyptians working abroad to send funds in Egyptian pounds to any bank account, card, or electronic wallet within Egypt. This service is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment
CIB, MSMEDA sign strategic partnership to support SMEs
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation protocol with the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) to bolster support for entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Egypt. This partnership is aligned
Banque Misr signs EGP 300m contract with MSMEDA to fund 3,000 micro-projects
Ahmed Issa, Deputy CEO of Banque Misr, and Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), have signed a contract worth EGP 300m to support micro-projects focused on development and expansion. The agreement aims to
CBE’s net foreign assets reach $11.64bn surplus in December 2024
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported a surplus in its net foreign assets for December 2024, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth. The surplus reached $11.64bn (EGP 592.469bn), slightly down from the previous month’s surplus of $11.79bn (EGP
CBE explains decline in inflation during December 2024
Annual urban headline inflation decreased to 24.1% in December 2024, down from 25.5% in November 2024, marking the lowest rate in two years. This decline is primarily driven by a reduction in food inflation, which steadily decreased over the course
CIB completes EGP 1.56bn securitization deal for B.TECH, serving as financial advisor, arranger, and manager
The Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt has successfully concluded the fourth securitization deal for B.TECH, valued at EGP 1.5605bn. CIB acted as the financial advisor, arranger, manager, and promoter for the transaction, which is part of a two-year securitization Programme
CBE reveals developments in Egypt’s external debt as of June 2024
Egypt’s external debt reached $152.9bn in June 2024, marking a decrease of approximately $11.8bn (7.2%) compared to June 2023. This decline resulted from several factors, including the conversion of around $11bn in UAE deposits at the CBE into investments for
CIB completes EGP 1.82bn securitization transaction for GB Leasing
The Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt has successfully completed its ninth securitization transaction for GB Leasing, valued at EGP 1.82bn. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing three-year securitization bond issuance program, which totals EGP 15bn. In collaboration
Banque Misr, Suez Canal Bank, and Al Baraka alliance secures $108m financing for MAFI
A banking alliance led by Banque Misr, alongside Suez Canal Bank and Al Baraka Bank–Egypt, has successfully secured long-term joint financing of $108m for MAFI for Agricultural Produce Industries. This funding will cover a portion of the estimated $180m investment
Agricultural Bank of Egypt, Elsewedy Watanya sign cooperation protocol to finance modern irrigation solutions
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) has signed a cooperation protocol with Elsewedy Watanya for Industrial and Engineering Projects, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The agreement is designed to provide essential financing to farmers