«First Bank» Ranking of the Largest Global Banking Groups Operating in Egypt

«First Bank»  ranking of the largest banking groups operating in the Egyptian banking sector by the end of 2025 revealed the continued dominance of HSBC, which maintained its leading position backed by a massive asset portfolio totaling $3.23 trillion, reflecting the strength of its financial position and the scale of its global operations.

The ranking was based on the size of assets reported in consolidated financial statements and denominated in U.S. dollars, providing a unified comparison tool among different banking institutions.

The list included 16 global banking groups operating in the Egyptian market, highlighting the attractiveness of Egypt’s banking sector to major international financial institutions, driven by the size of the economy, the broad customer base, and growth opportunities associated with rising demand for financial services.

In terms of ranking movements, the data pointed to a state of relative stability compared to 2024, reflecting limited changes in the balance of power among the leading banking groups.

The only shift recorded was the exchange of the fourth and fifth positions between First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, with the former advancing to fourth place while the latter slipped to fifth, indicating the close performance levels between the two groups.

Returning to the ranking, Crédit Agricole secured second place with total assets amounting to $2.79 trillion by the end of 2025.

Intesa Sanpaolo ranked third after its assets reached approximately $1.13 trillion by the end of the same year.

First Abu Dhabi Bank came in fourth place, with its asset portfolio reaching around $382.23 billion by the end of 2025.

Meanwhile, Qatar National Bank ranked fifth, reporting total assets of nearly $380.67 billion by the end of 2025.