New FRA Chairman Islam Azzam appointed as Iosco vice chair

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairman Islam Azzam (LinkedIn) was appointed as the vice chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) for the 2026–28 term, according to a statement from the State Information Service. In addition to this role, Azzam will chair the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee — Iosco’s largest committee, representing 75% of the organization’s membership.

Just last month, Azzam was appointed as the FRA’s new head following the departure of Mohamed Farid to head the Investment Ministry. Prior to his appointment, he served as chairman of the Egyptian Exchange in 2H 2025 and earlier as vice chairman of the FRA.

We sat down with Azzam earlier this year to talk all things IPO, the EGX30’s rally last year, and more. Check out the interview here.