The Banky bulletin tracks today's top events in banking and finance. Highlights include the Central Bank of Egypt's decision to close all banks operating in Egypt on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to mark the anniversary of Armed Forces Day on October 6; and the participation of CBE Governor Hassan Abdalla in the "El Alamein–Africa Business Forum", hosted by Egypt in New Alamein City and opened by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the participation of a number of heads of state and government, senior officials, business leaders, representatives of financial institutions and the public and private sectors, as well as investors and businesspeople from across the African continent.

Central Bank of Egypt gives banks next Thursday off to mark the anniversary of October 6 Armed Forces Day

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has decided to close all banks operating in Egypt on Thursday, October 8, 2026, to mark the anniversary of Armed Forces Day on October 6.

The holiday covers all banks operating in the Egyptian market. Banks will resume work and receive customers as normal from the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2026, in line with official working hours.

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CBE Governor takes part in the "El Alamein–Africa Business Forum"

As part of the Egyptian state's vision to strengthen economic and financial integration with fellow African countries, CBE Governor Hassan Abdalla took part in the "El Alamein–Africa Business Forum", hosted by Egypt in New Alamein City and opened by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the participation of a number of heads of state and government, senior officials, business leaders, representatives of financial institutions and the public and private sectors, as well as investors and businesspeople from across the African continent.

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Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) boosts clients' efficiency by financing green projects and supporting sustainability

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) continues to support projects with a positive environmental impact through its green bond, which has helped finance projects in green buildings, energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as advanced water and energy management systems.

Eng. Hoda Mansour, a member of CIB's Board of Directors, reviewed the wider impact of the bank's sustainability journey in light of the achievements made under the green bond, and its role in helping clients develop their businesses and strengthen their long-term resilience.

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Suez Canal Bank's retail loan portfolio jumps 392% in 3 years

An analysis by Banky of Suez Canal Bank's financial statements shows strong, sustained growth in its retail loan portfolio in recent years, driven by the bank's expansion in lending to individuals and its range of credit products, which has noticeably increased the size of the portfolio.

Suez Canal Bank's retail loan portfolio jumped from EGP 2.756 billion at the end of 2022 to EGP 13.567 billion at the end of June 2026, a total increase of EGP 10.811 billion and cumulative growth of about 392.3%. This reflects the bank's success in expanding its retail banking business and strengthening its presence in the retail lending market.

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Banking sector accounts for 4.08% of EGX turnover in Sunday's October 4 session, with trading above EGP 418 million

The banking sector was active in trading on Sunday, October 4, 2026, accounting for 4.08% of total turnover on the Egyptian Exchange, with trades worth about EGP 418.74 million.

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