EnterpriseAM · 23 Sep, 00:00 · Finance briefing

CBUAE clears NBE to take over Banque Misr’s UAE branches weeks after US moved to cut them off

Commercial Bank of Africa and East (CBUAE) has received approval from the National Bank of Egypt to assume control of Banque Misr’s UAE branches.

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Commercial Bank of Africa and East (CBUAE) has received approval from the National Bank of Egypt to assume control of Banque Misr’s UAE branches. This regulatory clearance follows recent actions by US authorities to sever ties with the Egyptian lender. The development marks a significant shift in the operational landscape for Egyptian banking interests within the United Arab Emirates, ensuring continuity of services under new management while addressing international compliance pressures.

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