Financial Regulatory Authority meets stakeholders ahead of short-selling launch

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The Financial Regulatory Authority, headed by Islam Azzam, held consultations with the Egyptian Exchange, Misr for Clearing, brokerage firms and custodians to finalize operational procedures for short selling ahead of its planned launch. The meetings included tests of the central lending system, while the Authority and the Exchange are assessing which shares may be eligible for lending. The report was published on 11-11-2026.