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Why the CBE and FRA are moving against Egypt’s BNPL boom
The backlash isn’t just economic. Egyptian law firms report a rise in complaints over aggressive debt-collection tactics tied to consumer…
Smart & Value is the first NBFI company to land on the FRA’s list of violators
Good morning, everyone. We have three stories today that are each, in their own way, about what Egypt’s assets are…
CBE tightens rules on banks’ corporate and securitization bond investments
Banks have six months to bring their policies and exposures in line with new concentration caps, rating floors, risk weights,…
Your points are currency, treat them like one
Most people treat credit card points like a pleasant surprise: useful, but often used without much planning. They should be…
CBE tightens oversight on NBFIs banking amid debate
The move comes amid a growing debate over the rapid expansion of NBFIs and consumer credit standards
FM Abdelatty pitches SCZone to Brazilian and Indian investors
Plus: CIB gears up to launch digital bank Yomo in 4Q 2026
Inflation unexpectedly cools, putting rate-cut cycle back in play
The first fall in the headline rate in three months came despite a consensus that the war would continue to…
The National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr just hiked rates on CDs — moves that could see the EGP gain against the USD
NBE and BM both hiked rates on CDs by 125 bps
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