«First Bank»: Suez Canal Bank Leads as Fastest-Growing Bank in Corporate Lending in 2025
Suez Canal Bank’s corporate lending portfolio (including SME loans for economic activities) recorded strong growth during 2025, rising to EGP 115.49 bn by year-end, compared to EGP 73.67 bn in 2024—reflecting a YoY growth rate of 56.8%. This robust performance positioned the bank at the top of the «First Bank» ranking for the fastest-growing banks in corporate lending (including SME financing) in 2025, maintaining its leadership after also ranking first in 2024. Alongside the growth in corporate lending, Suez Canal Bank delivered solid overall performance during the year, with net profit increasing by 13% to reach EGP 6.42 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 5.68 bn in 2024—an increase of EGP 0.74 bn. Pre-tax profits surged by 30% YoY, reaching EGP 9.47 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 7.28 bn in 2024. Net interest income rose to EGP 8.64 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 5.54 bn in 2024, recording a growth rate of 56% and an increase of EGP 3.10 bn. Net fee and commission income increased by 50.7% YoY, reaching EGP 1.48 bn in 2025, compared to EGP 0.98 bn in 2024—an increase of EGP 0.50 bn. On the financial position front, total assets grew by 49.9% to reach EGP 270.12 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 180.19 bn in 2024—an increase of EGP 89.93 bn. Customer deposits increased by 54.3% YoY, reaching EGP 209.04 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 135.47 bn in 2024. Total customer loans surged by 60.5% YoY, reaching EGP 127.04 bn by the end of 2025, compared to EGP 79.17 bn in 2024—an increase of EGP 47.88 bn. To view the full list, click here.
