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NBE Moves to Take Over Banque Misr’s $6bn UAE Banking Platform

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The National Bank of Egypt is moving to acquire Banque Misr’s five UAE branches, consolidating an approximately $6 billion...

Al Rajhi Secures 9/11 Dismissal After Years-Long US Legal Battle

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Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank has won dismissal of a long-running US lawsuit linked to the September 11 attacks,...

Egypt’s Digital Banks Promise Disruption — With Incumbents in Control

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Onebank has become Egypt’s first licensed digital bank and CIB is putting $300mn behind yomo. But the emerging model...

Credibility, Governance and Financial Discipline Reframe UK Fintech as Bank of London Losses Near £160 Million

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The rapid rise of financial technology firms in the United Kingdom—accelerating between 2018 and 2021—was driven by a powerful...

Switzerland’s Private Banking at a Crossroads Transparency Unveiled, Tax risk For Large Accounts, and a fierce Asian competition

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Switzerland’s centuries-old reputation as the world’s premier private banking refuge—built on pillars of secrecy, stability, and neutrality—is under siege....

Swiss Private Banks Defy Global Turmoil as Sector’s (AUM) exceed $4.0Tn

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Despite a year clouded by geopolitical volatility, persistent inflation, and retreating global liquidity, Swiss private banks are enjoying a...

MSMEDA and Banque Misr’s Strategic Partnership for Future Growth

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In a forward-thinking move that highlights Egypt’s commitment to expanding its digital economy, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise...

NBE, Banque Misr, CIB launch Apple Pay activation trials for secure contactless payments

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The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) launched Apple Pay service activation trials for secure contactless payments, Chairman of the NBE...

Ezz al-Arab back as CIB’s CEO promising a New Era of Achievements

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In a significant move poised to shape the future of Egypt's financial landscape, the Commercial International Bank (CIB), the...
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