Egypt’s robust banking sector has survived the economically turbulent period that followed the 2011 revolution remarkably well. High-quality asset bases and generous capital buffers have enabled financial institutions to support the nation during this challenging period, most notably through the purchase of large volumes of Treasury bills (T-...
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Egypt lies at the heart of the Middle East and North Africa region and remains its most populous country and one of its largest economies. The country is of vital importance to regional and continental allies, with whom trade, investment, and security ties have seen growing relevance in recent years.
Benefitting from the nation’s increasing economic stability over the past year, Egypt’s banks have enjoyed both ratings upgrades and continued profitability. Thanks to an ambitious government development strategy and new investment legislation, the project finance pipeline is returning to form after a period of muted activity. Elsewhere on the...
One of the potentially positive results of Egypt’s improved economic situation is that it has compelled the government to get creative to meet social and fiscal obligations. Nowhere is this more apparent than in area funds – historically the preserve of financial houses, but recently a key area for the administration.
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