Today's Banky Bulletin tracks the top banking and financial news. Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announced it has won the "Best Bank for SMEs in Egypt 2027" award from Global Finance magazine. Data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt showed that the value of local-currency interbank payments executed on the real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system rose to EGP 254.074 trillion in January-September 2026. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) announced it has obtained certification of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS v4.0.1). The United Bank organized a volunteer visit to Al Nas Hospital, attended by Tarek Fayed, CEO and Managing Director of The United Bank. Read on for the details.

CIB Wins Global Finance's "Best Bank for SMEs in Egypt 2027" Award for the Second Year Running

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announced it has won the "Best Bank for SMEs in Egypt 2027" award from Global Finance magazine, part of the magazine's annual awards for banks operating in this segment.

The award recognizes the bank's efforts to serve small and medium-sized enterprises by developing banking solutions that meet their needs at every stage of growth and help their owners manage their businesses and plan for expansion.

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CBE: Real-Time Interbank Settlements Reach EGP 254.074 Trillion by End-September 2026

Data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt showed that the value of local-currency interbank payments executed on the real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system rose to EGP 254.074 trillion in January-September 2026, across 2.263 million transactions.

Payments totaled about EGP 22.320 trillion in January across 228.209 thousand transactions, EGP 21.342 trillion in February 2026 across 250.439 thousand transactions, and about EGP 31.937 trillion in March 2026 across 261.099 thousand transactions.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt Obtains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification for Payment Card Data Security

In a move that underlines its firm commitment to applying the highest global standards in information security and customer data protection, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt) announced it has obtained certification of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS v4.0.1), the latest global standard for protecting payment cardholder data. The certification reflects the bank's continued commitment to strengthening its cybersecurity framework and embedding a culture of compliance in line with international best practice.

Marking the occasion, Chief Operating Officer Fatima El Ebrashy said the achievement embodies the bank's commitment to applying international standards for protecting customer data, and reflects its vision of embedding a culture of cybersecurity and compliance as a core part of its digital transformation strategy, with the aim of providing safe and reliable banking services.

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The United Bank Organizes Volunteer Visit to Al Nas Hospital on World Heart Day to Strengthen Cooperation and Support Health Awareness

The United Bank organized a volunteer visit to Al Nas Hospital, attended by Tarek Fayed, CEO and Managing Director of The United Bank. He was received by Ayman Abbas, treasurer and board member of Al Nas Hospital, and Hatem El Molla, the hospital's executive director. The visit coincided with World Heart Day, marked on 29 September each year.

The visit was attended by a number of The United Bank's senior executives, including Hossam Abdel Aal, head of corporate credit; Gihan Abou Hussein, head of sustainable social responsibility; and Sherif Medhat, head of corporate communications.

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Banking Sector Accounts for 6.70% of EGX Liquidity in Tuesday 6 October Session; Turnover Exceeds EGP 608 Million

The banking sector saw notable activity in the session of Tuesday 6 October 2026, accounting for 6.70% of total trading value on the Egyptian Exchange, with turnover of about EGP 608.84 million.

The volume traded in banking shares reached about 12.07 million securities, or 0.52% of total market volume, while the sector's market capitalization stood at about EGP 925.56 billion, or 22.90% of the Egyptian Exchange's total market capitalization.

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