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Central Bank: FATF Recognizes Egypt’s Experience as a Global Best Practice in Promoting Financial Inclusion Aligned with AML/CFT Standards

In recognition of Egypts pioneering role primarily led by the Central Bank of Egypt CBE at the regional and international levels in promoting financial inclusion and combating money laundering and terrorist financing, the Financial Action Task Force FATF has included Egypts experience among the international best practices highlighted in its updated Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures, released in June 2025. The Guidance highlights Egypts success in achieving a balance between promoting financial inclusion and adhering to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing AML/CFT standards.

Suez Canal Bank and oliv sign an EGP 30 million Credit Facility to Fuel SME Growth in Egypt

Suez Canal Bank and oliv announce the signing of an agreement for an EGP 30 million credit facility, dedicated to finance Egyptian small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs.

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt: S&P Global Ratings’ Upgrade of Egypt’s Credit Rating Reflects Growing Confidence in the National Economy, Driven by Monetary and Structural Reforms

H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt CBE, welcomed S&P Global Ratings decision to upgrade Egypts sovereign credit rating, affirming that the move reflects the growing confidence in the Egyptian economy, driven by the monetary and structural reforms implemented recently.

Central Bank of Ireland welcomes industry feedback in relation to Fitness and Probity

Recent examples of feedback include our online survey, an industry event in May 2025, and submissions received via the Fitness and Probity Consultation, CP160.

Central Bank of Egypt Launches the Banking Reform and Development Fund, Chaired by the Governor

As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the banking sector in line with international best practices, the Ce

NBK Egypt Launches world class Concierge App Powered by Peacock Concierge

National Bank of Kuwait Egypt NBK Egypt, a leading bank in Egypt & the region has officially launched its new Concierge mobile application, designed exclusively for NBK Egypt customers, and powered by Peacock Concierge, a regional leader in lifestyle management solutions.

Visa Direct Taps Stablecoins to Unlock Faster Funding for Businesses

The way businesses fund cross-border payments is about to get faster, smarter and more flexible. Today, Visa announced it will launch a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, its global money movement platform that connects 11B eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets.

Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund & Bank NXT Sign Cooperation Protocol to Expand Affordable Housing Finance

The Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund SHMFF has signed a cooperation protocol with Bank NXT to expand their joint efforts and increase financing capacity for applicants under the Funds housing initiatives. The protocol agreement was signed by Mai Abdel Hamid, CEO of SHMFF, and Tamer Seif El Din, CEO and Managing Director of Bank NXT.

FABMISR Receives PCI DSS Certification, Strengthening commitment to Data security and customer trust

Central Bank of Egypt Hosts the 9th Annual Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in Cairo

QNB Group receives Saudi Central Bank “SAMA” license approval for a new digital bank “ezbank”

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, the Saudi Central Bank SAMA, in cooperation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding, with a capital of SAR 2.5 billion.

Banque du Caire and Taly Announce a New Strategic Partnership to Develop the Digital Payments Ecosystem

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem, Banque du Caire announced the signing of a new strategic partnership agreement with Taly, the leading digital payments enabler in Egypt, building on a successful collaboration that began two years ago.