Egypt- Government banks issue CDs to domestic market in US dollar


(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Banque Misr, and Banque du Caire will issue a certificate of deposit (CD) programme to the domestic market in US dollars, high-ranking banking officials told Daily News Egypt.

Officials said the three banks are also preparing to issue a CD programme in euros for Egyptians living in Europe.

Chairman of Banque Misr Mohamed Al-Etreby said the US dollar CD will have a maturity date of three years and will have an interest rate of 4.25%. The euro CD will have a five-year maturity date and will have an interest rate of 5.25%.

Chairman of Banque du Caire Mounir El-Zahid confirmed the news, as did another source at the NBE.


Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.