Egypt

Best bank – Commercial International Bank
Best local partner – National Société Générale Bank
Best debt house – Citigroup
Best equity house – EFG-Hermes
Best M&A house – EFG-Hermes

Commercial International Bank has maintained its standing as the pre-eminent corporate bank in Egypt. While the four dominant state banks are still creaking under the weight of massive non-performing loans and many corporates are burdened by the poor state of the economy, CIB has managed to maintain a sound balance sheet.