Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, has been facing a shortage of foreign currency since a 2011.
06.02.2016 Zawya
The government projects growth of around 5.5 percent this fiscal year, compared with an estimated 4.2 percent in 2014/15
30.01.2016 Ahram Online
The bank raised the monthly limit to $250,000 from $50,000 for importers of food, machinery, spare parts, capital goods and medicine.
27.01.2016 Bloomberg Business
Company accounts for about 90% of ATMs in Egypt, says Africa Managing Director.
23.01.2016 Daily News Egypt
Amer said the offerings would not include state bank giants National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr.
20.01.2016 Ahram Online
The CBE said earlier it would require lenders to apportion 20 percent of their total loaning portfolio for SMEs, with interest rates below 5%.
19.01.2016 Ahram Online
The governor said that the push to coordinate economic policy with the government was an indication to Egypt’s determination to enact reforms.
15.01.2016 The Daily Star
CBE decision will help reduce credit investments given to VIP clients from 20 to 15% It will also reduce investments in monetary fund from 5 to 2.5%.
14.01.2016 All Africa
Central Bank cut the maximum amount that banks are allowed to lend to a single client to 15 percent of their Tier One capital, down from 20 percent.
12.01.2016 Reuters
Egypt's economic growth is forecasted to slow to 3.8 percent in fiscal year 2015/16 from 4.2 percent expected in 2014/15.
08.01.2016 Ahram Online