Short selling, by which investors borrow and sell shares to seek a margin on declining prices, has been on the development agenda of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for some time. The ability to short a stock brings a number of advantages for investors, which exchanges seeking to increase trading volumes are usually eager to highlight. Investors...
Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) segment is widely seen as underpenetrated, and it is thus expected to witness considerable growth throughout the coming five-year period to 2025, due to Egypt’s favourable demographics. Support efforts from the Egyptian government, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Central Bank of...
This chapter contains selected listings of some of the top hotels in the greater Cairo area, helpful tips for business and leisure travellers, and other useful advice for visitors to Egypt.
This chapter explores Egypt’s legal system, including the laws that...
This chapter offers an overview of Egypt’s taxation system, which has...
Both the health and education sectors are in the process of significant reform. A universal health insurance (UHI)...
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