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Orange eyes consumer finance entry as it doubles down on IT exports
The telco is considering whether to buy a consumer finance company, partner with one, or build its own, but no…
The FRA’s consumer finance guide covers everything from OTP verification to debt collection registries — here’s everything you need to know before signing a contract
After a summer of warnings, crackdowns, and an EGP 319 mn fraud scandal, the FRA published the most comprehensive breakdown…
Inside the NBFI firestorm with Hazem Moussa
Alarms have sounded across the board cautioning of an impending credit bubble. Are they warranted?
Hazem breaks down how…
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FRA mandates event-by-event credit reporting for non-bank lenders
Two new decisions extend event-by-event reporting across the full financing lifecycle
Egypt’s economy grew 5.1% in FY 2025/26, beating the IMF’s forecast
Good morning, folks. Today we’re minding the gap between what’s planned on paper and what’s actually working in practice with…
FRA loosens FX financing rules for NBFIs + tightens private bond offerings
Leasing and factoring firms get more flexibility on FX transactions and funding sources, while private bond issuers face tighter subscription…
Why the CBE and FRA are moving against Egypt’s BNPL boom
The backlash isn’t just economic. Egyptian law firms report a rise in complaints over aggressive debt-collection tactics tied to consumer…
Why CBE is extending tighter oversight to sukuk issuances
The move is the latest strand in the central bank’s macroprudential strategy to curb systemic risk from NBFIs
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