The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) hosted a joint roundtable discussion at the historic EGX headquarters in Cairo's downtown area on September 21, 2026. The event was attended by prominent figures, including EGX Chairman Omar Radwan, LSEG's Head of Primary Markets for the Middle East and Africa Abi Ajayi, and other senior officials from leading financial institutions. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration between the two exchanges.
In his welcoming speech, EGX Chairman Omar Radwan emphasized the importance of hosting this meeting with LSEG, highlighting the EGX's commitment to developing Egypt's capital market and providing local companies with access to new funding opportunities. Radwan stressed that strengthening ties with global financial markets, particularly LSEG, is crucial for enabling national companies to tap into international liquidity and capital, ultimately supporting Egypt's economic development and investment environment.
The roundtable discussion consisted of five main sessions, focusing on developing the capital market and facilitating Egyptian companies' access to regional and global capital markets. The sessions addressed various topics, including meeting growing financing needs, distributing liquidity, and exploring alternative paths for attracting capital through LSEG. Participants discussed ways to overcome challenges, such as limited research coverage and perceived obstacles to listing.
The sessions were moderated by senior professionals, including Abi Ajayi, Rahab Salem, Simon Olsen, and Inigo Estivez. They highlighted the importance of addressing the needs of companies looking to access global capital markets and the role of LSEG in providing a platform for Egyptian companies to tap into international liquidity. The discussions also touched on the need for regulatory reforms and cross-border cooperation to support market development.
The roundtable concluded with a commitment to continued coordination and collaboration between EGX and LSEG to support large and international companies in accessing diverse investor bases locally and internationally. The meeting resulted in a set of practical outcomes, which will be followed up and implemented to address the gaps identified during the discussions.
The outcomes of the meeting reflect a clear commitment to moving beyond exchanging views and diagnosing challenges, with a focus on translating dialogue into concrete action and tangible results. The collaboration between EGX and LSEG aims to create a lasting impact on the market and support Egypt's economic growth.
Key attendees included senior officials from leading financial institutions, such as Deutsche Bank, Deloitte, and White & Case. The meeting demonstrated the strong interest of international financial players in Egypt's capital market and their willingness to engage in collaborative efforts to drive growth and development.
Key points
- Strengthening ties with global financial markets is crucial for enabling national companies to tap into international liquidity and capital.
- The roundtable discussion resulted in a set of practical outcomes to address the gaps identified during the discussions.
- The collaboration between EGX and LSEG aims to create a lasting impact on the market and support Egypt's economic growth.
