Financial institutions in Egypt
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Egypt's parliament approves VAT at 13pct rate in 2016/17
The new tax is scheduled to be implemented in September.
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Egypt sold three-year treasury bonds worth EGP 31 bln
They were sold in an exceptional auction that was exclusive to state-owned banks.
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UAE to deposit $1B in Egypt central bank
The $1 billion (800,000 euro) deposit, which is for a six-year period, comes as part of the UAE's "unwavering position in supporting Egypt.
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Egypt to offer 20 to 30% shares in public business sector
The coming period will witness offerings of parts of the capital of successful Egyptian companies and banks on the bourse.
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Egypt negotiates a $1 bln fund from China for sanitation projects
Over the past 11 months, the ministry of int. cooperation succeeded in managing $11.5 billion in financial inflows to support the country's economy.
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Egypt has shut down half of its licensed currency exchange bureaus for violations
Of the currency exchange bureaus closed, a total of 26 have been closed permanently and their licences revoked.
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Egypt has proposed 18-month reform program to IMF
The reports by the privately-owned newspapers said the two sides were at odds over the size of a proposed devaluation of the Egyptian pound.
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IMF deal credit positive for Egypt, implementation risks remain high
Fitch said it is currently giving Egypt a 'B' rating with a stable outlook.
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IMF delegation arrives in Egypt for bailout talks
Egypt has said it was seeking a loan of $12 billion from the IMF over three years, as well as $7 billion from other sources.
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Egypt raids 10 foreign exchange bureaus over black market trading
The central bank blames speculation by black market traders for increasing downward pressure on the currency that it can ill-afford to defend.