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The new regulations stipulate that all the transactions be in EGP. Banks are also required to ensure that the installments charged to customers do not exceed 35% of the customer\u2019s total income. The companies are also required to submit to banks a detailed annual report and a quarterly report. The CBE says it stepped in to regulate the sector because there was an effective policy vacuum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBE issues directive on installment payment plans for consumer goods: The central bank has issued a new directive to banks concerning companies that sell consumer goods on installments, such as appliances and automobiles. The new regulations stipulate that all the transactions be in EGP. 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