البورصة المصرية تشارك بجلسة نقاشية في مؤتمر The Market 2.0 بالبحرين

Dr. Islam Azzam, Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, participated on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the main panel discussion at the “The Market 2.0” conference. The event was organized by the Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM).

The session was titled “CEOs’ Insights on the Changing Technological Landscape” and featured several CEOs from Arab stock exchanges. The conference attracted a large gathering of leaders from stock exchanges, financial institutions, and market experts across the Arab world.

During his speech, Dr. Azzam emphasized that investing in financial technology has become a strategic necessity. He highlighted that the Egyptian Exchange’s technology investments grew by approximately 100% over the past year.

Investments in cybersecurity also saw a significant rise, increasing by about 40% within the same period. Dr. Azzam noted that the exchange’s management has recently focused on upgrading the new core trading platform, which is scheduled for launch in 2026. Additionally, more than ten key support systems have been developed to enhance operational efficiency across technological sectors.

The Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange also shed light on several advanced systems introduced to boost liquidity and deepen market activity. These include the Government Debt Instruments Trading system (GFIT), the Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) system, and the “EGX Gate” application, which offers an enhanced digital experience for investors.

Dr. Azzam pointed out that the Egyptian Exchange is progressing with plans to launch a derivatives market. This initiative requires technological upgrades as well as expanding the use of digital applications among brokerage firms. These efforts support financial inclusion and align with the digital transformation underway in the capital market.

He concluded his remarks by underscoring the importance of developing the exchange’s technology teams. This involves strengthening technical skills and fostering a flexible institutional culture. Currently, about 18% of the exchange’s workforce is employed in IT-related sectors, underscoring the strategic role of technology within the Egyptian Exchange’s operations.