EGX Discusses Improving Trading With Market Participants

EGX held a broad meeting today, December 18th, 2025 with representatives of: Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA); Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR); leaders of brokerage firms; and other market participants. During the meeting Dr. Islam Azzam, EGX executive Chairman presented number of proposed developments targeting improving trading and enhancing efficiency.
 
The meeting discussed extending trading hours for an additional hour, so that the trading session starts at 9:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm, to reach total trading hours of 5.5 hours. This will contribute to increasing trading volumes and enhancing liquidity levels, aligning with the working hours of other regional stock exchanges, supporting the ability of the Egyptian market to attract wider range of investors.
 
The meeting witnessed extensive discussions, presenting the proposal to brokerage firms, as well as listening to their feedback regarding the potential operational and technical impacts of amending trading timing.
 
In the same context, Azzam decided to send survey to all brokerage firms, aiming to gather their opinion comprehensively, preparing for making decision based on market participants’ consensus, in a way that balances between operational efficiency and protecting investors’ interests.
 
He emphasized that this approach reflects EGX commitment to adopting a collaborative model of decision making, deepening partnership with brokerage firms, contributing to enhance competitiveness of the Egyptian market regionally as well as improve its operational efficiency.