2017-03-05
The Central Bank of Egypt has issued a new directive for banks, companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them cope with the repercussions of the Coronavirus pandemic. Here is an overview of the most important aspects: ### Firstly, for individuals: 1. The Central Bank has decided to reduce interest rates on personal loans and mortgages. For more information, please refer to the instructions issued by your bank. 2. Individuals with loans will be allowed a 6-month postponement of their installments without any additional fees. 3. The maximum monthly installment for consumers' financing has been reduced from EGP 500 to EGP 100. This includes personal loans, housing, vehicles, and consumer goods financing. 4. A grace period of up to six months will be applied on the credit card debts due before March 2020 without applying any finance charges during this period. ### Secondly, for banks, companies, and SMEs: 1. The Central Bank has decided to increase the minimum reserve ratio for banks from 8% to 9%. This aims to ensure that banks have sufficient liquidity to meet their commitments, especially in light of the expected rise in demand for financing due to the negative impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. 2. Banks are urged to allocate up to 20% of their total assets to finance companies and SMEs that operate in sectors affected by the virus outbreak, such as industry, agriculture, and energy. 3. Banks are also encouraged to restructure loans for SMEs and small businesses. Loan rescheduling will be allowed for a period not exceeding two years without applying additional fees or interests. 4. Banks are urged to allocate 20% of their total financing portfolio towards SMEs that operate in industries affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. ### Thirdly, for companies and SMEs: 1. The Central Bank has decided to increase the limit on the number of employees allowed to take a leave without pay from 20 to 60 days. This is to ensure that businesses can continue operating smoothly despite the expected decline in demand during this period. 2. Companies and SMEs are urged to adopt work-from-home policies where applicable. 3. The Central Bank has also decided to provide additional liquidity support to companies and SMEs through the purchase of their short-term papers at a discounted price. This is aimed at helping them overcome any temporary cash flow difficulties they may be facing due to the impact of the virus outbreak on their operations. 4. Companies and SMEs are urged to review their supply chains and identify potential risks associated with their suppliers and customers. They should also take appropriate measures to mitigate these risks. 5. The Central Bank has also decided to extend the deadline for submitting financial statements from April 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020. This is aimed at providing companies and SMEs with more time to prepare their financial statements in light of the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. 6. The Central Bank has also decided to extend the deadline for submitting financial statements from April 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020. This is aimed at providing companies and SMEs with more time to prepare their financial statements in light of the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. 7. Companies and SMEs are urged to develop contingency plans to deal with potential disruptions to their operations caused by the virus outbreak. These plans should include measures such as teleworking, remote meetings, and other necessary steps.
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باإلشارة إلى مبادرات البنك المركزي المصري التي صدرت خالل عامي ٢٠١٥ و٢٠١٦ بھدف تشجيع البنوك على تمويل الشركات والمنشأت الصغيرة والمتوسطة، حيث بدأت باصدار تعريف موحد لھا على مستوى القطاع المصرفي في ٧ ديسمبر ،٢٠١٥ ثم تبعتھا المبادرة التي ً تسھيالتصدرت في ١١ يناير ٢٠١٦ بشأن منح الشركات والمنشآت الصغيرة والصغيرة جدا وأخيرا المبادرة الصادرة في ٢٢ فبراير ٢٠١٦ التي تضمنت منح ً ائتمانية بسعر عائد منخفض ،%٥ الشركات والمنشآت المتوسطة التي تعمل في مجالي الصناعة والزراعة تمويل متوسط وطويل األجل بسعر عائد منخفض .%٧ ھذا و ً بناء على االجتماعات التي ُعقدت مع البنوك بغرض التشاور معھا لتذليل الصعوبات التي تواجھھا خالل عملية منح القروض والتسھيالت االئتمانية التي نتج عنھا الحاجة الى اعادة النظر في التعريف الصادر باإلضافة إلى توفير تسھيالت ائتمانية لتمويل رأس المال العامل للشركات والمنشآت المتوسطة، فقد صدر قرار مجلس إدارة البنك المركزي المصري بجلسته المنعقدة في ٢٨ فبراير ٢٠١٧ الذي ينص على ما يلي:
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