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FRA grants 45 companies non-banking financial services licenses in 2020
Eight companies have received licenses to provide non-banking financial services this year from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), according to…
FRA completes first draft of law to regulate fintech industry
LEGISLATION WATCH- The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has finished the first draft of a law that will govern the fintech…
Beltone awaits US regulatory approval for Auerbach Grayson sale, to launch consumer finance arm within ‘weeks’
M&A WATCH- Beltone Financial is waiting on US regulatory approval to complete the sale of its 60% stake in New…
What we’re tracking on 28 July 2020
It’s almost official, folks: The cabinet confirmed yesterday that Eid Al Adha will run from Thursday to Monday, 3 August , meaning…
Egypt’s Tamweely to securitize 20% of its micro-loans portfolio bonds this year
DEBT WATCH- State-owned NI Capital’s microfinance arm Tamweely Microfinance is planning to securitize up to 20% of its loans portfolio…
FRA tightens prudential regulations on consumer finance companies
REGULATION WATCH- The FRA has set new solvency standards for consumer finance companies in a bit to curb concentration risk…
Rawaj to recall EGP 226.5 mn of securitized bonds to benefit from falling interest
DEBT WATCH- AIH’s Rawaj to recall EGP 226.5 mn of securitized bonds to benefit from falling interest: Rawaj Finance is…
EFG and GB Auto to complete purchase of 75% Tokio Marine Egypt in 2Q2020
M&A WATCH- EFG Hermes, GB Capital to close Tokio Marine majority stake acquisition before the month is out: A consortium…
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