Banque Misr joins “Open Your Account in Egypt” initiative for expatriate Egyptians
Banque Misr has signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptians Expatriate, alongside National Bank of Egypt, as part of the “Open Your Account in Egypt” initiative. Launched by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)
Egypt’s external debt rises to $161.2bn in June 2025: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the country’s total external debt reached $161.23bn in June 2025, up from $156.69bn in March 2025 — an increase of $4.54bn. According to the CBE’s quarterly report issued on Tuesday, long-term external
CBE, China’s National Financial Regulatory sign MoU to strengthen joint cooperation
In light of the historic ties between Egypt and China, Tarek El-Kholy, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), received Fu Wanjun, Vice Minister of the China National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), and his accompanying delegation at the
FATF recognises Egypt’s experience as model for advancing financial inclusion within AML/CFT frameworks
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recognised Egypt’s pioneering experience—led by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)—as an international best practice in promoting financial inclusion while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) standards. Egypt’s experience was
CBE launches Banking Reform, Development Fund
As part of its ongoing efforts to advance Egypt’s banking sector in line with international best practices, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced the launch of the Banking Reform and Development Fund, along with the formation of its
Egyptian gold demand declines in Q4 2024 amid price hikes
Local demand for gold in Egypt decreased in the fourth quarter of 2024, despite stabilising prices, due to rising inflation and higher price levels, according to the Gold Bullion 2024 report. Throughout 2024, gold prices in Egypt experienced significant fluctuations,
EBI highlights strong achievements in FY 2023/24, expanding reach across Africa
The Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), the official training arm of the Central Bank of Egypt, has announced its achievements for the fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, highlighting its commitment to developing human capital within the banking sector in Egypt and across
Egypt’s annual urban inflation declines to 28.1% in May 2024: CAPMAS – Dailynewsegypt
Egypt’s annual core inflation drops to 27.1% in May: CBE
Central Bank of Egypt-backed Banknbox expands fintech partnerships across 8 countries in H1 2024 – Dailynewsegypt
Banknbox Egypt, a leading digital services and payment technology provider, has announced strategic partnerships with banks and fintech firms in eight countries during the first half of 2024. This expansion aims to solidify Banknbox’s position as a regional hub
Central Bank of Egypt’s Governor concludes AfDB Annual Meetings with final communiqué – Dailynewsegypt
Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Egypt’s representative at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) presented the final communiqué at the conclusion of the AfDB’s 2024 annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. The meetings, held from