FRA chief highlights strong potential to advance Egypt’s arbitration framework
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), said the country holds significant potential to further develop its arbitration framework, particularly as the authority expands the use of financial technology (FinTech) across non-banking financial activities in line with Law No.
Egypt’s FRA grants 6 temporary licences to healthcare administrators under new insurance law
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted temporary operating licences to six healthcare third-party administrator (TPA) companies, as the regulator begins enforcing the country’s new Unified Insurance Law, the authority’s chairperson said. The announcement came during an extended meeting held
FRA chief pushes responsible pricing to boost SME financing confidence
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), convened an expanded meeting with representatives of companies financing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reinforcing the authority’s commitment to open dialogue and sector development. The discussions centered on operational and
Egypt’s gold investment funds record net assets of EGP 9.28bn in March 2026: FRA
Egypt’s gold investment funds recorded total net assets of EGP 9.28bn in March 2026, according to the latest report by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), reflecting growing demand for this investment vehicle amid market uncertainty. The report showed that the
FRA chair meets mortgage finance firms to boost activity, efficiency
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), held a meeting with representatives of the Egyptian Mortgage Federation and companies operating in the sector, as part of the Authority’s ongoing engagement with non-banking financial activities. The meeting reflects FRA’s
FRA tightens licensing framework for futures brokerage
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decision setting out detailed requirements and conditions for licensing futures brokerage activity, marking a further step in completing the legislative and regulatory framework governing Egypt’s derivatives market. The move is aimed
PM Madbouly appoints Hamdy Badawi as assistant to FRA chair
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued Decree No. 443 of 2026 appointing Hamdy Mahmoud Badawi as Assistant to the Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). Badawi brings more than 26 years of experience in criminal investigations and the
Egypt mandates non-banking financial firms to offset 20% of carbon emissions
Egypt has mandated that non-banking financial institutions with capital exceeding EGP 100m must measure their carbon footprints and offset 20% of their annual emissions through the purchase of carbon credits, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said on Sunday. Speaking
Futures contracts: Diversifying financial instruments and building a competitive, transparent market
The decision by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to grant the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) a licence to establish and operate a futures exchange marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Egypt’s capital markets. It reflects a strategic shift towards
FRA mandates consumer finance firms to insure clients against death, permanent disability
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has mandated companies operating in the consumer finance sector to provide insurance coverage for their clients, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for users of non-banking financial services, supporting financial and social stability, and