CBE prohibits banks from paying dividends due to COVID-19 crisis

Cairo – Mubasher: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a decision to ban banks from paying dividends to shareholders.

The decision is aimed at protecting the capital of banks against the potential risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the CBE said in a statement late on Monday.

However, banks are allowed to pay employee bonuses and board remuneration for 2020.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 12-Jan-2021 10:47 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 12-Jan-2021 10:48 (GMT)