The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is Egypt’s central financial market regulator responsible for supervising non-banking financial activities, including capital markets, derivatives, and online trading platforms. While Egypt does not currently have a developed retail forex framework, the FRA oversees investment firms, derivative contracts, and has issued warnings against unlicensed forex entities.
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) maintains oversight over Egypt’s capital markets and investment activities but does not currently license or regulate retail forex brokers. Egyptian residents should exercise caution, verify firms via the FRA register, and avoid unlicensed offshore forex platforms.
- No defined leverage caps as retail forex is not formally regulated
- Any derivatives traded through licensed investment firms must comply with risk management disclosures and margin rules
- Supervises non-banking financial markets including securities, insurance, and leasing
- Authorizes companies dealing in financial derivatives and capital market instruments
- Issues public warnings about illegal forex and binary options firms
- Collaborates with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for foreign currency controls and cross-border investment policy
- Visit the FRA Licensee Portal (Arabic only)
- Search for licensed investment firms and financial service providers
Country
Egypt
Established
2009
Contact
+20 2 2685 7331
Complaint bodies
Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) (for fraud-related concerns)
Hotline
+20 2 2685 7331
Complaint email
Last updated on: March 28, 2025
High Risk Warning : Please note that foreign exchange and other leveraged trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.