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Interested in an acquisition in the non-bank sector? You’ll soon need approval to start due diligence
You will soon need to get regulatory approval before conducting due diligence on non-banking financial institutions, according to a decision…
We have more details on the CBE’s new import rules
Details on CBE’s new import rules outline exemptions for some goods + small shipments: Imports of goods worth up to…
New green, Islamic microfinance products on the menu for 2022
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) could soon issue licenses for green and Islamic microfinance products, FRA’s Deputy Chairman Islam Azzam…
Drama in the House as reps reject truancy fines as “unconstitutional”
House rejects “unconstitutional” parent fines: Proposals to ban parents of truant children from accessing public services riled MPs in yesterday’s…
Last Night’s Talk Shows: Merck covid pill approved for use in Egypt + El Sisi holds talks with Algerian prez
Our meds regulator’s decision to approve Merck’s antiviral covid-19 pill Molnupiravir for emergency use was the talk of the talk…
Egyptian Drug Authority approves Merck antiviral pill
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) has approved Merck’s antiviral covid-19 pill Molnupiravir for emergency use, making Egypt the first country…
Public sector minimum wage to rise 12.5% from July
SMART POLICY- El Sisi raises public-sector minimum wage to EGP 2.7k: The monthly minimum wage paid to public sector workers…
THIS MORNING: It’s Day 2 of the Davos Agenda + Brent hits highest level since 2014
Good morning, friends, and welcome to an incredibly busy issue packed with news of SPACs, IPOs, new debut issuance and…
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