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
Egypt’s foreign trade surpasses $104.7bn in FY 2023/24: CBE
Egypt’s foreign trade reached approximately $104.7bn in the fiscal year 2023/2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This total comprises $72.1bn in imports and $32.6bn in exports, marking a significant volume of trade with global partners. According
Egypt’s gold reserves rise by $2.2bn in 2024
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has reported a $2.2bn increase in the value of gold included in the country’s foreign exchange reserves in 2024, bringing the total to $10.644bn by December 2024, compared to $8.440bn in December 2023. After
CBE issues guide to identify true bank customer beneficiaries
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in cooperation with the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Combating Unit (EMLCU), has issued a guide to help banks identify the true beneficiaries of their customers, addressing various methods used to conceal their
Financial soundness indicators highlight resilience of Egypt’s banking sector: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has confirmed that the latest Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) reflect the resilience and robustness of the country’s banking sector, which continues to serve as a crucial pillar for achieving economic, financial, and monetary stability.
Local liquidity in Egypt’s banking sector increases by EGP 2.46trn in 11M 2024
Egypt’s banking sector saw a significant increase in local liquidity, rising to EGP 11.34trn in November 2024, a boost of EGP 2.46trn from the EGP 8.88trn recorded in December 2023. The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported that the money
Egypt’s banking sector records $5.95bn net foreign asset surplus in November 2024
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the banking sector’s net foreign assets (NFA) reached a surplus of $5.95bn (EGP 295.6bn) in November 2024, down from a surplus of $9.2bn (EGP 450.861bn) in October 2024. This marks a continued
Egypt receives first €1bn EU funding instalment
Egypt has received the first instalment of a €1bn funding package from the European Union, with the funds being deposited into the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Friday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. The European Commission had previously announced
CBE extends fee exemption for digital transfers via IPN, InstaPay for 3 months
In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to foster digital transformation, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a new set of decrees extending the exemption of fees and commissions for bank transfers made via electronic channels, including internet banking
CBE increases transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced an increase in the maximum transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts, which apply to withdrawals, outgoing transfers, debit operations, and purchases. Under the new regulations, the daily transaction limit for individual accounts