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Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46d540/egypt_banking_sect : ) has announced the addition of the " Egypt Banking Sector Analysis : " report to their offering.

When all the major economies of the world have been adversely hit by the financial crisis, the banking industry in Egypt remains largely stable, reflecting its relative isolation from and resilience to the global crisis. Egypt has shown considerable progress in the banking sector reforms over the years. The central bank's NPL management plan has helped banks to settle around 90% of total outstanding NPLs. With the rapid merger and acquisitions in the recent past, the banking sector has become more strong and efficient. The number of banks operating in Egypt reduced to 39 as

of the end of December 2008 from 57 in 2004.

As per this latest industry report titled " Egypt Banking Sector Analysis : ", Egyptian banks have significantly intensified their lending activity in the recent years. Credit facilities provided to the business segment contribute to the majority of bank loans. However, foreign sector loans are experiencing rapid expansion on account of rise in loans to the private business segment, mostly to the trade sector in foreign currency. In future, banks are expected to further intensify their lending activities with the rising demand for loans from domestic as well as foreign sector. Resultantly, the bank loans are expected to grow at a CAGR of about 13% during the period spanning from 2009-10 to 2013-14.

During the research, the publisher found that Egyptian banks have not only seen growth in lending activities but have also seen reckonable growth in the deposits on rising consumer confidence on the system. With rapid expansion in household deposits, the country is expected to see a thriving influx of deposits at a CAGR of close to 15% during the publisher's forecast period. Long-term, fix maturity deposit products will account for the majority (over 80%) of growth.

" Egypt Banking Sector Analysis : " is an outcome of extensive research and detailed study of the banking sector in Egypt. The report discusses each of the banking performance indicators in detail. Most importantly, it also tells clients the direction in which banking sector is likely to move in the coming years. Additionally, the report also analyzes the pattern of macroeconomic variables and their impact on the banking sector of the country. It also finds the emerging industry trends which will decide the future of the banking sector in Egypt."


Key Topics Covered:

Analyst View


Macroeconomic Analysis



- Economic Growth
- Income and Saving Pattern
- Demographic Profile


Banking Industry Overview


Bank Loans through 2013-14


- By Vertical
- By Economic Activity


Bank Deposits through 2013-14


- By Currency
- By Vertical
- By Product Type


Industry Trend Analysis



- Huge Untapped Potential
- Emerging Trend of E-banking
- Growing Acceptance of Payment Cards
- Islamic Banking - An Emerging Opportunity
- Potential in Mortgage Financing
- Growth in Industry Verticals
- Growing Interest Income


Banking Reforms


Risk and Capital Assessment


Competitive Landscape



- National Bank of Egypt
- Arab African International Bank
- Bank of Alexandria
- Barclays Bank Egypt
- BNP Paribas


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