الهيئة العامة للرقابة المالية

Mohamed El Sayyad –  FRA Vice Chairman:

• Knowledge and transparency are the foundational pillars for sustainable markets. Effective investor protection must start with education, not punishment.
• The Authority fosters regulated innovation in the financial sector by establishing a clear legislative framework for Financial Technology (FinTech), including Law No. 5 of 2022 and resolutions governing the Robo-Advisor.

Dr. Islam Azzam – EGX Chairman:

• The Stock Exchange’s initiatives are designed to equip the next generation with the financial knowledge and skills essential for building a thriving knowledge economy.

Dr. Mohamed Abd Elaziz – Assistant to FRA Chairman:

• Financial literacy is key to sustainable economic development, as it empowers citizens to make sound, informed decisions that drive financial inclusion.
• Financial literacy is the means by which citizens apply economic policies to their own daily life.

FRA and EGX leaders kicked off World Investor Week 2025 by ringing the bell at the Egyptian Exchange trading session this morning. This high-profile event drew senior officials, including Dr. Eslam Azzam, EGX Chairman and Mr. Mohamed El Sayyad, FRA Vice Chairman. In addition to Dr. Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Assistant to FRA Chairman, Mohamed Sabry, EGX Vice Chairman, Mohamed Ayad , FRA Media Advisor as well as other leaders from the non-banking financial sector and young investors.

World Investor Week is an annual initiative launched by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) since 2017 – where FRA Chairman Dr. Mohamed Farid serves as Vice Chairman – aims to unify global efforts in financial literacy, investor protection and enhancing market integrity and transparency.

This year’s edition is strategically aligned with IOSCO’s roadmap for online investor safety, placing a specific focus on critical themes like Technology and Digital Finance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), prevention of fraud and manipulation, crypto assets and investment fundamentals.

FRA Vice Chairman Mr. Mohamed El Sayyad used the platform of World Investor Week to reaffirm the Authority’s core belief: the growth of financial markets relies fundamentally on trust and knowledge, not just metrics.

 He stressed that trust is cultivated by ensuring investors operate in a regulated and fair environment, while knowledge comes from fully understanding tools, rights and risks. Crucially, he asserted that investor protection begins with education, not punishment, making financial literacy the first line of defense to enhance financial inclusion and empower citizens toward making sound investment decisions.

El Sayyad detailed FRA’s innovative approach to financial awareness and literacy. Key initiatives include the iInvest digital platform – the first comprehensive electronic center for non-banking financial education – which offers interactive programs and training videos. The Authority also launched ‘FRA Podcast – Know to Benefit,’ the region’s first regulatory podcast, designed to simplify concepts like the capital market, insurance and consumer finance for young people. These efforts are complemented by continuous social media campaigns instructing citizens on how to verify licensed entities before investing.

Addressing Digital Transformation and Financial Technology (FinTech), a core theme of World Investor Week, he highlighted FRA’s pioneering role in the region. The Authority established an integrated legislative framework to regulate FinTech, centered on Law No. 5 of 2022 and numerous resolutions, notably those governing the Robo-Advisor (resolutions no. 139, 140, 141, 268 of 2023 and 57 of 2024). He emphasized that these efforts embody FRA’s core vision: innovation does not contradict regulation but supports and enhances it. El Sayyad concluded by stressing that World Investor Week is a call for shared responsibility among all market participants to build sustainable financial awareness foster trust and protect investors.

Dr. Eslam Azzam, EGX Chairman stressed that EGX’s participation underscores its deep commitment to promote financial literacy and investment awareness, particularly among youth, viewing it as the fundamental basis for building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. To achieve this, Dr. Azzam detailed the EGX’s comprehensive strategy which involves collaborative training and educational programs with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, universities, and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). These efforts have yielded significant results, including training thousands of students across various governorates on the fundamentals of investment and savings. Specific initiatives include the successful “EGX Pavilion in Universities” which has engaged approximately 4,500 students across seven institutions and the “Egyptian Exchange Ambassadors” program, which features 90 qualified young ambassadors trained to disseminate financial literacy in schools and universities.

Dr. Azzam confirmed that EGX has significantly expanded its digital and media activities to boost financial awareness. These efforts include producing over 70 educational videos and podcasts, which generated over 40,000 engagements and reached more than 4.5 million users. Furthermore, EGX participated for the sixth consecutive year in the Cairo International Book Fair where its pavilion engaged over 11,000 visitors and distributed educational booklets like ‘Invest Right’ and ‘Learn Stock Exchange’. He highlighted the success of the interactive Ramadan competition which awarded 12 winners real investment portfolios, underscoring the achievement in promoting a culture of conscious investment among youth.

Dr. Azzam affirmed that all these initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance financial inclusion and build a new generation equipped with essential financial skills and knowledge. He stressed the EGX’s ongoing commitment to collaborate with state institutions and private sector to promote a culture of responsible saving and investment.

He concluded by asserting that today’s event symbolizes not just the start of a new trading session, but the launch of a new phase of financial awareness and responsibility. The EGX will continue its collaboration with various partners – including state institutions, private sector and universities – to disseminate a culture of responsible saving and investment, ultimately contributing to the building of a more robust and sustainable economy.

Dr. Mohamed Abdelaziz, Assistant to FRA Chairman, affirmed that Egypt is achieving successive diplomatic, political and economic successes, positioning it as a model for restoring regional and international standing, attracting investments and enhancing stability. He explained that these achievements have translated into increasing confidence from both local and international investors, thereby opening broad horizons for future growth and development.

Dr. Abdelaziz stressed that this heightened investor confidence can only be maintained through spreading financial literacy among citizens and investors, arguing that literacy is the bridge connecting economic policies to practical reality. He defined financial literacy as the core of economic development itself, ensuring that reforms successfully translate growth into tangible development that citizens feel in their daily lives.

He elaborated that promoting financial literacy empowers citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities, enabling them to make sound investment decisions. For investors, literacy is vital for distinguishing real opportunities from deceptive offers and safe investment from uncalculated risk. Dr. Abdelaziz concluded that financial literacy is the foundation for achieving genuine financial inclusion, guaranteeing that all citizens benefit from economic development. He noted that FRA’s efforts – including campaigns, training and cooperation with ministries and universities – are part of an integrated national vision to empower Egyptians to consciously engage with non-banking financial services.

Mohamed Sabry, EGX Vice Chairman emphasized the importance of the event in promoting financial literacy across all societal segments, especially youth. He subsequently announced several key EGX outreach initiatives, including the launch of a professional 50-episode podcast to cover investment topics in a simple, engaging manner and the development of new educational content for pre-university students in collaboration with relevant authorities.

Sabry also highlighted an upcoming promotional event focused on the advantages of listing on the EGX, expecting around 150 leaders from targeted companies and related institutions to participate.

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), as the non-banking financial market regulator, affirmed its commitment to continued cooperation with the EGX and all partners. This essential collaboration aims to enhance financial awareness and protect investors, ultimately supporting Egypt’s efforts to build an economy anchored in knowledge, trust and sustainability.