The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority’s board met Dr Islam Azzam following his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Egyptian Exchange, and formally thanked him for his contributions while serving as the Authority’s vice-chair and a board member. The meeting pointed to closer coordination in the period ahead to support capital market development, including measures to increase market depth through the introduction of new financial instruments and products, while prioritising market stability and investor protection alongside higher liquidity and trading. Azzam’s appointment to the Egyptian Exchange chair was issued by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly for a one-year term.
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority 2025-09-11
Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority marks Islam Azzam’s appointment to lead the Egyptian Exchange and signals closer capital market coordination
The Egypt Financial Regulatory Authority acknowledged Dr. Islam Azzam's appointment as Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange and expressed gratitude for his contributions as vice-chair. The board emphasized plans for enhanced coordination to bolster capital market development, focusing on market depth, stability, investor protection, and increased liquidity. Azzam's appointment was sanctioned by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly for a one-year term.