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Banks will need to transfer funds within hours
Banks are now required to complete EGP transfers within a shorter timeframe under directions (pdf) from the Central Bank of…
The Arab Investment Bank sale update + Hindawi sells for USD 298 mn
EFG Hermes and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE) will wrap up their acquisition of the ArabInvestment Bank (AIB) a…
Our latest IMF report card is out, unlocking USD 1.67 bn
The IMF has bumped its growth outlook for Egypt in FY2020-2021 to 2.8%, up from its 2% forecast in June.…
What we’re tracking on 10 January 2021
Good morning, friends, and welcome to the first “real” workweek of 2021 in which pretty much everyone is back from…
CIB’s securitization streak
CIB is “very bullish” on the outlook for Egyptian securitized bonds and is planning to continue tapping the market, our…
We’re stocking up on greenbacks
Foreign reserves reached their highest level since April last month, rising almostUSD 800 mn in December to top USD 40…
What we’re tracking on 6 January 2021
Merry Christmas to everyone who will be celebrating today and tomorrow — we wish you a beautiful, relaxing day with…
How about a vacation to Basel instead?
Banks have until 1 January 2022 to comply with updated Basel III requirements — aka Basel IV — on managing…
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