Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority issued Board Resolution 155 of 2026 on 19 August, a full rulebook for securities lending and short selling on the EGX. It sets total cover of 150%, a 40% free-float lending ceiling, an uptick rule and a central lending system run by MCDR.
Africa
Africa Markets & Investment
Egypt Sets New Rules for Short Selling on the EGX Stock Exchange
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August 20, 2026
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8 min read
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