Bilateral Agreements
Bilateral agreements constitute a key instrument for enhancing cooperation between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and its counterpart regulatory authorities in other countries. These agreements aim to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate regulatory efforts, and share technical expertise, thereby contributing to the development of the regulatory framework and alignment with international best practices in the fields of non-bank financial markets.
Memoranda and Cooperation Protocols – Financial Regulatory Authority
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Memoranda of Understanding and Bilateral Agreements
United Arab Emirates
7 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to provide training and organize seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of arbitration and mediation within the non-bank financial sector. | Memorandum of Understanding between The Egyptian Center for Arbitration and Settlement of Non-Bank Financial Disputes (ECAS), affiliated with the Financial Regulatory Authority, and Habib Al Mulla Academy, United Arab Emirates | Habib Al Mulla Academy, UAE | 2 June 2023 |
| The MoU aims to promote cooperation in the field of sustainable finance. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) and the Regional Center for Sustainable Finance (RCSF), affiliated with the Financial Regulatory Authority | Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) | May 2022 |
| The MoU aims to enhance cooperation on regulatory and supervisory matters. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) | Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) | 8 November 2016 |
| The Protocol aims to regulate the exchange of regulatory information between both parties in relation to dual listing procedures and applications for admission | Regulatory Protocol between the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) | Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | 22 January 2016 |
| The MoU aims to provide mutual assistance in the areas of securities and derivatives markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) | Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | 18 May 2014 |
| The MoU aims to exchange information in the field of capital markets supervision | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | 5 September 2006 |
| The MoU aims to enhance mutual assistance and the exchange of information in the field of securities markets | Memorandum of Understanding between the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates (SCA) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) | Securities and Commodities Authority, UAE | 20 March 2006 |
Jordan
3 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to implement a framework for cooperation and the exchange of information between the two authorities in the field of securities markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) | Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) | 7 August 2023 |
| The MoU aims to exchange legislative expertise, technical systems, information, and applied working mechanisms for cooperation in the field of corporate supervision. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | 23 March 2021 |
| The MoU aims to establish a general framework for information exchange and joint cooperation in the areas of supervision, clearing, settlement, and training. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) | Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) | 22 February 2004 |
Bahrain
2 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to standardize and harmonize listing and trading rules, as a step toward establishing the first nucleus of a joint Arab securities market. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) | Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) | 24 September 2014 |
| The MoU aims to strengthen relations between the two countries by supporting cooperation between regulatory authorities in the fields of insurance and reinsurance. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Kingdom of Bahrain | Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain | 4 May 2008 |
Algeria
2 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to exchange expertise and studies and to enhance cooperation in the field of financial markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the La Commission d'Organisation et de Surveillance des Opérations de Bourse (COSOB) of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria | La Commission d'Organisation et de Surveillance des Opérations de Bourse (COSOB) | 29 June 2022 |
| The MoU aims to coordinate legislation and regulatory frameworks governing the insurance and reinsurance markets in both countries. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria | Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria | 13 November 2014 |
Sudan
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to enhance cooperation and the exchange of information in the fields of insurance and reinsurance and to strengthen the soundness of insurance markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Sudan | Government of the Republic of Sudan | 29 July 2002 |
China
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to establish a framework for information exchange and consultation. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) | China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) | 1 Agreement |
Iraq
2 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to exchange information, enhance joint cooperation, and strengthen the regulatory framework for securities trading. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) | Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) | 30 January 2025 |
| The MoU aims to promote cooperation in the fields of insurance and reinsurance, strengthen the soundness of insurance markets, and facilitate the exchange of information. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Iraq | Government of the Republic of Iraq | 11 July 2009 |
Kuwait
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperation Agreement aims to regulate the issuance and trading of securities. | Bilateral Cooperation Agreement between the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) | Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) | 14 April 1996 |
Morocco
2 Agreements
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MoU aims to exchange information and enhance joint cooperation. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare (ACAPS) of the Kingdom of Morocco | Moroccan Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare (ACAPS) | 20 October 2022 |
| The MoU aims to cooperate in the supervision of institutions operating in capital markets and to exchange expertise and legislation. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority | Autorité Marocaine du Marché des Capitaux (AMMC) | 5 June 2009 |
United Kingdom
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to promote sustainable finance activities in Egypt. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Regional Center for Sustainable Finance of the Financial Regulatory Authority and the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) | London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) | March 2023 |
United States of America
3 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The protocol aims to establish a framework for mutual assistance in the supervision of capital markets. | Cooperation Protocol between the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) | National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) | 22 February 2004 |
| The memorandum of understanding aims to facilitate the exchange of information and technical assistance. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Egyptian Insurance Supervisory Authority (EISA) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) | National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) | 16 October 2007 |
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange information, consultations, and technical assistance. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | 11 February 1996 |
Yemen
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen relations between the two authorities in the fields of insurance and reinsurance and to facilitate the exchange of information. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Egyptian Insurance Supervisory Authority (EISA) and the Yemeni Insurance Authority | Yemeni Insurance Authority | 17 May 2006 |
Greece
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange information in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) | Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) | 20 November 2007 |
Italy
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to provide mutual assistance and exchange of information in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Italian Securities Market Authority (CONSOB) | Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) | 17 February 2004 |
Germany
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange information and provide technical assistance in supervisory matters. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany (BaFin) | Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) | 25 February 2010 |
Ukraine
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum aims to protect investors and enhance market integrity through the exchange of regulatory and technical information. | Memorandum of Understanding on the Exchange of Information between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC) | Національна комісія з цінних паперів та фондового ринку | 16 May 2013 |
Belarus
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to promote cooperation in the field of securities markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Belarus | Министерство финансов Республики Беларусь | 30 April 2024 |
Taiwan
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange supervisory information in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan (FSC) | 金融監督管理委員會全球資訊網 | 27 June 2007 |
Tunisia
2 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to enhance cooperation in the supervision of the insurance and reinsurance sector and to facilitate the exchange of information. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the General Insurance Authority of the Republic of Tunisia (CGA) | Comité Général des Assurances (CGA) | 22 March 2022 |
| The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen cooperation and exchange supervisory information in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Financial Market Authority of the Republic of Tunisia (CMF) | Conseil du Marché Financier (CMF) | 13 May 2022 |
South Africa
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to enhance cooperation in the non-bank financial sector. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa (FSCA) | Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa (FSCA) | 19 April 2024 |
Romania
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to establish a general framework for cooperation and consultation. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the National Securities Commission of Romania (CNVM) | National Securities Commission of Romania (CNVM) | 1 August 2004 |
Sultanate of Oman
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to facilitate the exchange of supervisory information and promote joint cooperation. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Capital Market Authority of the Sultanate of Oman (CMA) | Capital Market Authority of the Sultanate of Oman | 3 March 2016 |
France
2 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to promote sustainable finance. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) | Agence Française de Développement (AFD) | 6 September 2002 |
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange supervisory information in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Commission des Opérations de Bourse (COB) | Commission des Opérations de Bourse (COB) | July 2024 |
Cyprus
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange information and consultations in the field of capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) | 30 June 1998 |
Kazakhstan
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to provide for consultation, cooperation, and the exchange of information in capital market-related areas. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) | Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) | 4 July 2018 |
Lebanon
2 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to exchange supervisory information in the areas of capital markets and derivatives. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Lebanese Capital Markets Authority (CMA) | Capital Markets Authority (CMA) | 25 November 2014 |
| The memorandum of understanding aims to promote cooperation and the exchange of expertise in the insurance sector. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Insurance Control Commission (ICC) | Insurance Control Commission (ICC) | 2 November 2025 |
Luxembourg
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to establish a framework for cooperation in the exchange of information and technical assistance. | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) of Luxembourg | 16 May 2012 |
Libya
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to promote cooperation and the exchange of information in capital markets. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Libyan Stock Market | Libyan Stock Market | 20 November 2006 |
Netherlands
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum aims to cooperate in promoting non-bank financial literacy among children and youth in Egypt. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Aflatoun International, Kingdom of the Netherlands | Aflatoun International | 13 April 2025 |
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to expand non-bank financial inclusion for women. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program funded by the United States Agency for International Development | Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program (funded by USAID) | January 2024 |
Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa)
1 Agreement
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| Doc Field | Doc Title | Organization | Doc Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The memorandum of understanding aims to enhance the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within Egypt’s insurance sector. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) (FSD Africa) | Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) | 4 October 2022 |