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
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
Egypt’s FRA raises microfinance insurance age limit to 65 in updated model
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has raised the maximum age for microfinance insurance from 60 to 65 years as part of an updated standard group insurance model, according to a statement from the authority. The decision, issued by FRA Chairperson
Egypt’s FRA allows brokerage services to be marketed via e-payment apps
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has authorised securities brokerage firms to market their services through electronic payment applications and other digital platforms for the first time, according to a statement issued by the regulator on Saturday. The move, approved by
FRA raises microfinance ceiling to EGP 292,000, expands microinsurance coverage
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued Decision No. 1 of 2026, raising the maximum financing limit for microenterprise funding provided by companies, associations, and civil society institutions from EGP 266,000 to EGP 292,000. In parallel, the Authority issued Decision
2025 marks turning point in reaping benefits of FRA reforms launched since 2022: Farid
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has released its annual report for 2025, titled From Regulation to Empowerment, documenting what it described as unprecedented advances across Egypt’s non-banking financial activities. The authority said its regulatory decisions have evolved into effective empowerment
FRA issues regulations governing insurance coverage for medical errors under government fund
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued regulations governing insurance operations covered by the Government Fund for Insurance against Risks Arising from Medical Errors, as part of efforts to enforce the provisions of the Unified Insurance Law and the Law
Egypt’s FRA launches first digital payment network for non-banking financial sector
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched the first integrated digital payment network for the non-banking financial sector as a central platform for the secure and unified digital settlement of financial dues. The network, established through a strategic partnership with
FRA launches first register for tech-based risk assessment firms in non-banking finance
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a decision establishing a dedicated register for companies that provide technology-driven risk assessment systems for non-banking financial activities, marking a significant step in regulating the use of advanced technologies within Egypt’s non-banking finance
FRA issues model policy for Real Estate Title Insurance in Egypt
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Mohamed Farid, has announced the issuance of a model insurance policy for Real Estate Title Insurance, enabling insurance companies to provide coverage to property buyers against risks related to the validity of ownership