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We still ♥ banknotes
Egypt is the world’s second most banknote-reliant country — and has the third highest percentage of unbanked citizens. Only 45%…
Banque du Caire gets USD 100 mn EBRD loan for SMEs + trade finance
Egyptian MSMEs will have access to USD 50 mn worth of financing through Banque du Caire, which is getting a…
Hop on board
Egypt could join in a new USD 1 bn continental transit [assurance] scheme from AfreximBank, which is designed to encourage…
Misr Capital won’t merge with CI Capital (for now)
Banque Misr is likely keeping its investment arm, Misr Capital, separate from CI Capital, in which it now holds a…
What we’re tracking on 18 March 2021
Good morning, everyone. We hope you’re looking forward to a fantastic Thursday as we wrap up week 11 of 2021.…
Earnings Watch: EFG Hermes
The EGX30 fell 1.1% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 997 mn (32.6% below the 90-day average). Local investors…
IFC, Alexbank to finance solar irrigation systems for Egyptian farmers
Egyptian farmers could collectively save up to EGP 14 bn in fuel costs by using solar-powered irrigation systems, which the…
Last Night’s Talk Shows on 17 March 2021
Three main topics were vying for the talking heads’ attention last night: The Central Bank of Egypt’s new mortgage finance…
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