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EFG Hermes Leasing signed an MoU with Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait-Egypt (ABK) that will see both collaborate on SME financing and support, Al Borsa reports<\/a>. The agreement is part of efforts to diversify ABK\u2019s means of involvement in SME financing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EFG Hermes Leasing signed an MoU with Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait-Egypt (ABK) that will see both collaborate on SME financing and support, Al Borsa reports. 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