Telda launched a securities trading service, allowing users to invest in EGX-listed stocks and investment funds without brokers or fees and to open accounts digitally using a national ID, the fintech said in a statement (pdf). Users can track prices, execute trades, and link investments to their Telda card for instant deposits and withdrawals.

Why this matters: This makes the company the first in Egypt to bundle payments, card issuance, and investing into a single platform. Telda claims users can sell a position and immediately spend that liquidity via their card or withdraw it at an ATM.

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