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UAE, Egyptian central banks say they are coordinating on Banque Misr after US Treasury notice

Published

30 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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UAE

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Read at reuters.com

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE and Egyptian central banks are coordinating their response to the US Treasury’s decision to block Banque Misr's UAE branches from dollar transactions due to its dealings with Iran. Banque Misr plans to maintain its normal operations while reviewing the US actions, which will take effect after a public comment period within 30 days.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face urgent limits in dollar clearing through UAE for Banque Misr branches due to US sanctions. Adjust your cross-border payment routes now or risk crucial dollar transaction disruptions.

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1 source · 30 Aug 2026

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