Qatar National Bank has received approval from Egypt's central bank to start due diligence on Societe Generale's Cairo unit, ahead of a possible majority stake sale to the Doha-based lender.
QNB got the green light from Egyptian regulators to start due diligence on National Societe Generale Bank on September 12, the company, which is 77.17% owned by struggling French bank Societe Generale, said in a statement on Thursday to the Egyptian bourse.