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<\/a> SMART POLICY- Folks under the age of 21 can now open bank accounts <\/strong>without their parents or guardians\u2019 consent,<\/strong> the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said in a statement cited by<\/a> state news agency MENA. Banks were directed to give those aged between 16 and 21 access to a limited number of banking services in a move the central bank hopes will increase the rate of financial inclusion.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, SMEs and agriculture players are being pushed further towards the digital light<\/strong> with a digital platform the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is working to set up to provide non-financial services, such as accounting, marketing, HR, and procurement support, CBE Governor Tarek Amer said<\/a>. The platform could also help link different players in the agriculture industry to streamline their commercial operations, Amer said, without providing further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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