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EGX scraps application route back to OTC order market
Companies that amend their registered issuance data no longer have an explicit route to request reinstatement after trading is halted
Granite is about to test whether Egypt’s funds still need administrators
The asset manager and blockchain builder Tarmiiz have entered the FRA’s regulatory sandbox to run a live money market fund’s…
New labor law requires every private establishment with 10+ workers to prepare its own workplace regulations
The relevant union organization will have up to 15 days to give its opinion before the labor directorate reviews and…
EGPC to absorb new natural gas tax as the government targets EGP 40 bn in revenue
EGPC will be responsible for remitting the new EGP 20 / mcf schedule tax on natural gas under a mechanism…
Shortselling rules are finally here, but trading isn’t
The FRA issued a new shortselling rulebook, raising the ceiling on borrowable shares to 40% of freefloat
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FRA opens the door for Egypt’s first hedge funds
The framework allows asset managers to launch or convert existing mutual funds into hedge funds, authorizing them to trade listed…
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…
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