Tadamun Microfinance, EBank sign EGP 50m worth of credit facility
Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, which finances women’s micro-enterprises, announced signing a EGP 50m credit facility with the Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBank). The aim is to meet the needs of the women-led micro-enterprise sector, facilitate access to the necessary financing,
FRA, Youth Ministry sign protocol to ensure optimal use of funding for MSMEs
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to oversee the effective use of funding provided to small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMEs). The signing ceremony also marked the launch of Egypt’s
EGX mandates United Bank to complete offering within six months of listing
The Securities Listing Committee of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has mandated that United Bank must adhere to clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 7 of the listing rules. The bank is required to complete the registration procedures with the
FRA clarifies suspension of new applications for consumer, microfinance companies
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has detailed the reasons for halting the acceptance of new applications for licences to establish companies aimed at providing micro-project financing or consumer finance through traditional methods. The Authority explained that this step stems from
GB Capital acquires licence to expand into securities promotion, underwriting
GB Capital for Financial Investments, the financial arm of GB Corp, has secured a licence from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for the promotion and underwriting of securities, marking a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. Although GB Capital is
Post for Investment, AXA launch Egypt’s first microinsurance company
Post for Investment, the investment arm of Egypt Post, and AXA Egypt have signed a strategic partnership agreement. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), and French Ambassador to Egypt
FRA reveals size of non-banking financing in July 2024
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has disclosed the total volume of non-banking financing provided by institutions under its supervision to various sectors in July 2024. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) According to a recent FRA report, the outstanding
Egyptian banking sector shows strong financial indicators, surpassing regulatory benchmarks: CBE
A financial stability report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt revealed the continued resilience of Egypt’s financial system—both banking and non-banking sectors—in performing its core function of financial intermediation throughout fiscal year 2023 and into the first quarter of
FRA sets conditions for brokerage firms to trade carbon emission reduction certificates – Dailynewsegypt
Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has issued decision No. 1732 of 2024, outlining the conditions for securities brokerage firms to obtain FRA approval to trade carbon emission reduction certificates. This initiative is part of the FRA’s
Supply Minister, FRA chairperson discuss strategies to enhance commodity market – Dailynewsegypt
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, met with the Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), Mohamed Farid, at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital on Sunday. Their discussion focused on strengthening the effectiveness of the