Banks’ capital reached EGP 716.751bn, supported by reserves totalling EGP 1.074trn and provisions amounting to EGP 686.442bn. Interbank obligations in the domestic market stood at EGP 1.750trn, while liabilities to foreign banks reached EGP 628.126bn. Loan balances at the top 10 banks reached EGP 8.171trn, while the top five banks accounted for EGP 7.497trn, highlighting the dominant role of large institutions in credit provision. By contrast, the foreign currency LDR declined to 85.4%, compared to 91.2%, suggesting a more cautious approach to foreign currency lending. Foreign currency exposureNet open foreign currency positions declined to 4.6% of the total capital base in December 2025, compared to 5.2% in September.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 28, 2026 17:04 UTC