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Non-bank lenders now allowed to finance margin lending
Egyptian factoring companies are now able to finance margin lending by brokerage companies under new regulations (pdf) released by the…
2020 was a slower year for microfinance
Microlending still grew in Egypt in 2020 — just at a slower rate than it did in the previous two…
Zeta Investment bids for 90% stake in ANFI
It’s official: Zeta has eyes for ANFI: The UAE branch of Hong Kong’s Zeta Investment has submitted an offer to…
Kids: You can trade on the EGX, but don’t cause a ruckus
Individuals aged 16-21 can get in on EGX trading, but can only have a maximum of EGP 10k of stocks…
What we’re tracking on 21 February 2021
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the final workweek of February. Thank you, once more, for the honour of writing…
Kiddie menu for finance
SMART POLICY- Non-bank lenders could soon scrap service charges on financial products sold to customers aged 16-21 in a bid…
No self-dealing in the ins. industry, FRA says
Major shareholders of ins. companies can’t also be major clients: Property and liability ins. companies will be restricted in how…
New regs for SME lenders
A new regulatory framework for SME lenders is now the law of the land after being published in the Official…
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