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FRA issues first rules governing hedge funds in Egypt

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, issued a decision for the first time regulating the establishment and operation of hedge funds in Egypt.

Updated 8/10/2026 7:43:00 AM
FRA moves to revoke two Tycoon Holding licenses

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has initiated procedures to revoke two licenses held by Tycoon Holding Company, previously known as Alexandria National Company for Financial Investment, after the company failed to address regulatory violations within a one-month deadline.

Updated 8/9/2026 12:40:00 PM
FRA eases foreign-currency financing rules for leasing, factoring companies

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has approved amendments to regulations governing foreign-currency non-bank financing.

Updated 8/9/2026 9:42:00 AM
Net assets of Egypt's investment funds rise to EGP 470.97B in Q2 2026: FRA

Net assets of Egypt’s investment funds increased by 14.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, reaching EGP 470.97 billion, up from EGP 410.69 billion at the end of March, according to the Financial Regulatory Authority's (FRA) Q2 2026 report on investment funds performance.

Updated 8/5/2026 5:50:00 AM
FRA grants approvals to 4 companies for non-banking financial activities

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted approvals to four companies for practicing non-banking financial activities

Updated 8/4/2026 11:52:00 AM
GlobalCorp receives FRA’s nod for EGP 1B short-term notes tranche

GlobalCorp Financial Services Group has obtained the Financial Regulatory Authority’s (FRA) approval to issue the second tranche of its inaugural short-term notes program, valued at EGP 1 billion

Updated 7/29/2026 2:54:00 PM
FRA reviews new short-selling rules ahead of EGX roll-out

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Islam Azzam, has reviewed the new regulatory framework for short selling on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), which is expected to be issued within days.

Updated 7/29/2026 2:21:00 PM
Egypt's investment fund assets up to EGP 471B in Q2 2026: FRA

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has released its quarterly performance report on investment funds during the second quarter (Q2) of 2026

Updated 7/28/2026 1:52:00 PM
FRA denies rumors of non-banking finance branch closures

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has denied circulating rumors claiming that it ordered the closure of a large number of branches operated by non-banking financial institutions

Updated 7/28/2026 6:53:00 AM
FRA launches IPO readiness program for state-owned companies for EGX listings

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid participated in the launch of a new program to prepare state-owned companies temporarily listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for initial public offerings (IPOs)

Updated 7/26/2026 2:03:00 PM
FRA nods for Obour Land’s capital hike

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) agreed to publish the capital increase documents of Obour Land for Food Industries on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX)

Updated 7/21/2026 1:49:00 PM
FRA extends debt collection compliance deadline to January 2027

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted non-banking financial institutions an additional six-month grace period to comply with regulations governing debt collection activities, extending the deadline to January 22nd, 2027.

Updated 7/20/2026 1:12:00 PM
FRA approves Edita's EGM to consider capital increase

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved Edita Food Industries to hold its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to discuss its board's proposal on increasing the company's authorized and issued capital to EGP 1 billion from EGP 360 million.

Updated 7/15/2026 1:14:00 PM
Egypt's gold, silver investment fund assets rise to EGP 9.35B end-June: FRA

Total net assets of Egypt’s gold and silver investment funds rose to EGP 9.35 billion by the end of June 2026 from EGP 9.28 billion at the end of March, according to the Financial Regulatory Authority’s (FRA) quarterly performance report.

Updated 7/14/2026 11:47:00 AM
FRA to launch 1st national IPO training program for state-owned companies

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is set to launch a specialized training program within days to prepare state-owned companies temporarily listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to meet the regulatory and governance requirements for listing and initial public offerings (IPOs).

Updated 7/13/2026 1:08:00 PM
FRA, EGX, ETA agree to form joint committee to boost capital market cooperation

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), and the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) agreed to form a joint coordination committee to strengthen cooperation among the three entities.

Updated 7/8/2026 2:04:00 PM
FRA grants 10 new licenses for non-banking financial activities

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved 10 new non-banking financial activities licenses and approvals as part of its efforts to enhance the quality and competitiveness of the sectors under its supervision, attract investment, and expand access to financial services.

Updated 7/7/2026 1:01:00 PM
FRA announces clearing fees for futures trading on EGX

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) greenlighted the fee structure for clearing and settlement services related to futures contracts traded on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX)

Updated 7/6/2026 3:08:00 PM
EGX sees temporary listings of 4 state-owned firms under state IPO program

Egypt has temporarily listed four state-owned companies on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), including three from the petroleum sector, as part of the government's initial public offering (IPO) aimed at broadening private sector participation.

Updated 6/28/2026 12:38:00 PM
FRA issues new reinsurance rules to strengthen risk management in insurance sector

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued new regulatory standards governing reinsurance activities for insurance companies as part of efforts to strengthen risk management and support the implementation of the Unified Insurance Law No. 155 of 2024.

Updated 6/25/2026 11:01:00 AM