Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority has reduced fees charged by Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry for participants in digital platforms offering real estate investment fund certificates.
The decision, numbered 109 of 2026, lowers charges for central depository, registration and custody services. It forms part of efforts to ease costs for funds, platform operators and investors while supporting wider access to real estate through regulated digital channels.
Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the FRA, said the measure aims to attract small retail investors by cutting participation costs in a fully supervised environment. He noted an unprecedented fee reduction to expand the market and improve efficiency.
Four real estate investment funds are currently active with combined net assets near EGP 9bn as of the first quarter of 2026. The authority has received 11 licence applications for promotion, underwriting and platform operation under rules set by Board Decision No. 125 of 2025.