Egypt, Belarus explore commodity exchange cooperation to strengthen trade integration
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid discussed mechanisms for cooperation and integration between the Egyptian and Belarusian commodity exchanges during a visit to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) in Minsk, as part of his official visit to
Egypt works to open investment avenues for Czech pension funds: Minister
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said Egypt is actively working to enable Czech pension funds to access investment opportunities in the local market, as part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation with the Czech Republic. His
Egypt-UK trade reaches £2.8bn in 2025: Investment Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said Egypt and the United Kingdom are working closely to strengthen their strategic partnership and drive investment in the green economy, reflecting deep-rooted historical and economic ties. Trade between the two
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