valU is expanding its operations into the small and medium enterprises (SME) financing market after securing approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish a dedicated financing business targeting the sector.

Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Islam Azzam witnessed the signing of several cooperation protocols aimed at developing human capital in the non-banking financial sector, as part of the authority’s strategy to support market growth and efficiency.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved increasing the issued and paid-up capital of Nasr Company for Civil Works to EGP 252 million from EGP 210 million

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved nine companies to operate in non-banking financial activities, in a move aimed at broadening access to financial services and supporting market stability and investment attractiveness.

Egypt, represented by the Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Islam Azzam, has secured the chairmanship of the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) at the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the 2026–2028 term, reinforcing the country’s position within the global financial regulatory landscape.

Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment has obtained approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to incorporate Fawry for Microinsurance.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved for MM Group for Industry and International Trade (MTI) to hold its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to discuss its board's proposal on increasing the company's issued and paid-up capital.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences (AAMBFS) to enhance investment in human capital and support the development of the non-banking financial sector.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved increasing the issued and paid-up capital of Alexandria New Medical Center to EGP 244.581 million from EGP 124.581 million

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) said that total net asset value of gold investment funds in Egypt reached EGP 9.28 billion by the end of March 2026, spread across approximately 289,000 accounts.

The Listing Committee of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has approved the temporary listing of six state-owned companies for six months.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) announced a voluntary tender offer, submitted by a consortium comprised of New Construction Chemical and ESCOM Company, to acquire a significant stake in Alexandria Spinning and Weaving Company (Spinalex)

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) followed up on the procedures for establishing a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) seeking to invest in venture capital (VC).

Islam Azzam, the Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), approved granting licenses to 10 companies in non-banking financial activities to conduct a number of activities under the authority's supervision

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is currently reviewing a mandatory tender offer (MTO) proposal by Al Baraka Bank Egypt to acquire a stake in Al Tawfeek Leasing Company (A.T. LEASE).

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued presidential decree No.116 of 2026, appointing Islam Azzam as the acting Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).

Granite Financial Holding, a digitally-enabled asset management company, has obtained the Financial Regulatory Authority's (FRA) approval to launch a new USD-denominated fixed income fund.

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund, the first private equity fund specialized in agricultural investment in the Egyptian market.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued Decree No. 443 of 2026 appointing Hamdi Mahmoud Badawi as Assistant to the Head of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved increasing the issued and paid-up capital of Nozha International Hospital to EGP 300 million from EGP 242 million.