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New Agreement to Guarantee Operating Loans for Small and Medium Enterprises

New Agreement to Guarantee Operating Loans for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Algerian Popular Bank (CPA) and the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (FGAR) signed a partnership agreement yesterday, Sunday, aimed at guaranteeing operating loans directed to small and medium enterprises, as part of supporting financing and enhancing economic activity. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Algerian Popular Bank, under the supervision of the general directors of both institutions, with the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises represented by General Director El Hadi Tamam, while the Algerian Popular Bank was represented by General Director Ali Kadri. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 2, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
Kristalina Georgieva: Trade has not declined as we feared and we expect global inflation to decrease

Kristalina Georgieva: Trade has not declined as we feared and we expect global inflation to decrease

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, predicted today, Monday, a decrease in global inflation to 3.8 percent this year and to 3.4 percent in 2027 with declining demand and falling energy prices. Georgieva stated in a speech delivered during an Arab Financial Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up 'remarkably' despite deep shifts in geopolitical conditions, trade policies, technology, and structure...

Feb 2, 2026al24news.dz
Banking & Finance
Gold prices decline due to rising dollar

Gold prices decline due to rising dollar

Gold prices continued to decline on Monday, affected by the rise of the dollar. Gold fell in spot transactions by 1.5 percent to $4793.97 per ounce after hitting its lowest level in over a week last Friday.

Feb 2, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Economic Policy
These are the main reasons for the rise and fall of gold prices

These are the main reasons for the rise and fall of gold prices

The gold market witnessed an unusual and unexpected trend during the current month of January, as major trading companies and even small investors did not anticipate it. While the yellow metal broke the $5600 per ounce threshold during the session last Thursday, it returned on Friday to record a price below $4700 per ounce. Despite the dramatic fall of gold during Thursday and Friday sessions, losing about $700, the yellow metal recorded an increase of 18% during January, with a rise of $560, nearing its strongest monthly gain since 1980. Watch the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Jan 31, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
Slowdown in Corporate Loan Growth in the Euro Area During December

Slowdown in Corporate Loan Growth in the Euro Area During December

Data from the European Central Bank released yesterday showed a slowdown in corporate loan growth in the euro area during last month, while household loans continued their gradual increase, reinforcing economists' expectations that the region's expansion remains limited, albeit stable. Corporate credit growth recorded 3 percent in December, compared to 3.1 percent in November, while …

Jan 30, 2026al24news.dz
Banking & Finance
World Gold Council: Record Increase in Gold Demand in 2025

World Gold Council: Record Increase in Gold Demand in 2025

Global demand for gold reached a record level in 2025, totaling 5002 tons, an increase of 1 percent year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council this Thursday. The report 'Gold Demand Trends 2025' issued by the council explained that the ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty contributed to a strong rise in gold investments over the past year, which amounted to an annual value of 555 billion dollars.

Jan 29, 2026radioalgerie.dz
SMEs & Local Business
With traditional or Islamic loans.. New agreements to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises

With traditional or Islamic loans.. New agreements to facilitate financing for small and medium enterprises

The External Bank of Algeria (BEA) and the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises have signed two agreements aimed at ensuring operating loans in traditional banking and financing in Islamic banking for these enterprises, in a move aimed at enhancing access to bank financing and supporting sector growth. The signing ceremony took place yesterday evening at the headquarters of the External Bank of Algeria, in the presence of Monir Belali, acting manager of the bank, and Tamam El Hadi, general director of the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises, where the importance of cooperation between the two parties was emphasized to facilitate support for small and medium enterprises and enable them to develop their financing capabilities. Watch the content...

Jan 28, 2026echoroukonline.com
SMEs & Local Business
Banque d'Algérie Extérieure: Signing of Two Agreements to Guarantee Operating Loans for Small and Medium Enterprises

Banque d'Algérie Extérieure: Signing of Two Agreements to Guarantee Operating Loans for Small and Medium Enterprises

Algeria - The Banque d'Algérie Extérieure and the Loan Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises signed two agreements today, Tuesday in Algiers, aimed at guaranteeing operating loans in conventional banking and financing for operating in Islamic banking for the benefit of these enterprises, according to a statement from the public bank.

Jan 27, 2026aps.dz