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CBE holds rates steady following Amer resignation
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) left interest rates on hold on Thursday, hours after Hassan Abdalla was appointed governor…
Hassan Abdalla is the new acting governor of the Central Bank of Egypt
Meet the CBE’s new acting chief: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi appointed Hassan Abdalla (bio), the former vice-chairman and managing…
THIS EVENING: Hassan Abdalla tapped as acting governor of the CBE ahead of today’s MPC meeting + Interest rates decisions dominate the international business press
Good afternoon, lovely people, and a very happy THURSDAY. It’s been quite a week for us all, with an uncharacteristic…
Egypt’s newest ex-CBE governor is dominating the international news coverage on Egypt
Type ‘Egypt’ into the global news site of your choice this morning and there’s a good chance you’re going to…
Amer’s departure from the CBE was everywhere on the airwaves last night
The departure of CBE governor Tarek Amer was the topic du jour on the airwaves last night: Former Central Bank…
HSBC has a new head of MENA + Turkey banking
HSBC has appointed former head of global banking for UK and International Europe, Julian Wentzel (LinkedIn) as its new head…
Tarek Amer: Assessing a complicated legacy
Tarek Amer’s legacy will be in large part shaped by how his successor handles the challenges he has bequeathed them,…
Foreign exchange policy will be job #1 for Amer’s successor as calls for devaluation mount
Tarek Amer left the central bank at a crucial time for the economy: A perfect storm of heightened commodity prices,…
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