Regulatory Alerts2026-02-15
A circular dated February 12, 2026 regarding reducing the reserve ratio from 18% to 16%
The Central Bank of Egypt has reduced the mandatory cash reserve ratio for banks from 18% to 16%. This new ratio applies to the reserve period commencing February 17, 2026, calculated based on average balances between January 20 and February 2, 2026. Banks are required to acknowledge this change and take immediate necessary actions to comply with the updated reserve requirement, while existing related Central Bank decisions remain in effect.
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