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FRA temporarily suspends issuing new microfinance, consumer finance licenses
There are currently 25 licensed microfinance firms and 30 licensed consumer finance firms in the country
A look into Egypt’s non-banking financial sector
We spoke with several key players in the consumer finance sector during this year’s Enterprise Finance Forum
Raya’s Aman issues EGP 1.29 bn in securitized bonds
The issuance is part of a wider EGP 5 bn, three-year securitization program
State exits microfinance player Tamweely after EGP 2.8 bn buyout by int’l consortium
The acquisition comes just ahead of our fourth IMF loan program review in late September
The father of microfinance finds a new home in politics
Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work in microfinance
MNT-Halan wants to go global
The company last week stepped into the Turkish market
Cabinet approves decision to cut down on electricity theft. PLUS: News from CIB, Tanmeyah
The government is working to reduce energy consumption by 18% by 2035
Fintech leader MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans
The purchase follows a USD 157.7 mn funding round
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