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Bank lending to SMEs isn’t just the right thing for the economy — it’s the right thing for shareholders, too
Banks need to get their acts together when it comes to SME lending — not because it’s the right thing…
Small and mid-sized manufacturers are struggling to access bank finance, AUC study suggests
Small businesses have continued to have limited access to bank finance, and manufacturers have suffered more than most despite the…
CBE waives fees for SMEs new e-payment services
SMEs can now set up digital payment channels without charge until the end of June, under a Central Bank of…
Also on our radar on 8 February 2021
Edita has added an EGP 106 mn assembly line for its wafer products, the EGX-listed snackfood maker said in a…
New regs for SME lenders
A new regulatory framework for SME lenders is now the law of the land after being published in the Official…
Hey kids, want a bank account?
SMART POLICY- Folks under the age of 21 can now open bank accounts without their parents or guardians’ consent, the…
EBRD still ❤ Egypt
Egypt was the top destination for EBRD investment in SEMED for third consecutive year: Egypt accounted for more than EUR…
Executive regs for SMEs Act under review by cabinet
The executive regulations for the SMEs Act are currently under review by the Madbouly Cabinet and “other relevant authorities,” Deputy…
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