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New regulatory framework for SME lenders announced
REGULATION WATCH- SME lenders will need to be set up as joint-stock companies with a minimum capital of EGP 30…
Microfinance
Microfinance Act amendments that bring SMEs under legislation signed into law
LEGISLATION WATCH- SME lenders are now subject to the Microfinance Act now that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ratified amendments…
What we’re tracking on 7 October 2020
Good morning, friends. We hope you’re looking forward to the long weekend as much as we are. We’re looking forward…
Sherif Elbehery appointed chairman and managing director of Banque Misr’s digital banking arm
MOVES- Sherif Elbehery (Linkedin) has been tapped as managing director of Misr Digital Innovation Company, Banque Misr’s digital banking arm,…
Raya mulls listing Aman on EGX in 2021
IPO WATCH- Raya mulls listing Aman on EGX in 2021: Raya Holding could debut its non-banking financial service business outfit…
National Bank of Egypt taps Grant Thornton, Matouk Bassiouny to advise on Aman stake purchase
M&A WATCH- NBE taps Grant Thornton, Matouk Bassiouny to advise on Aman stake purchase: State-owned National Bank of Egypt (NBE)…
Tamweely launches microfinance chatbot
Egyptian microfinance firm Tamweely has launched Egypt’s first microfinance chatbot, which is available 24/7 to respond to customer inquiries online,…
Premium Card closes EGP 182 mn securitized bond issuance
DEBT WATCH- Premium Card closes EGP 182 mn securitized bond issuance: Premium Card has closed the third issuance of its…
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