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Stay tuned to our industry news to find out what is new in the medium, small and microfinance industry.Al-Tadamon Microfinance Foundation Agrees with the National Bank of Egypt to Increase Credit Facilities to EGP 700 Million
Al-Tadamon Microfinance Foundation, a leading provider of microfinance for women, announced the signing of a new agreement with the National Bank of Egypt to...
As part of a strategic expansion plan for financial services, it is raising its paid-up capital to 225 million pounds.
# Ahmed Khorshid: Capital Increase Enhances Our Ability to Meet Expansion Ambitions# Marwa Nabil: We Can Finance Up to EGP 15 Million Per Client After the New IncreaseCairo, Novemb...
The Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small, and Micro Projects Holds a Roundtable Discussion on the Implementation of Basel III Standards in Preparation for Their Application in the Non-Banking Financial Sector
In line with the State’s strategy to strengthen the financial sector’s stability and enhance the efficiency of medium, small, and microfinance institutions, the E...
The Egyptian Federation for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Financing meets with the Credit Risk Guarantee Company to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and support the microfinance system.
In line with the strategy of the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small, and Micro Projects to support its members and strengthen partners...
Meeting Between the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small and Micro Projects and MERIS to Explore Future Cooperation Opportunities
A meeting was held between the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small and Micro Projects and MERIS – Middle East Rating & Investors Servic...
In line with the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small, and Micro Projects’ commitment to building effective partnerships with financial institutions and banks
In line with the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small, and Micro Projects’ commitment to building effective partnerships with financial institut...
Minister of Social Solidarity Receives Request from the Egyptian Union for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Finance to Join Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment
Cairo – Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, met with Dr. Hala Abu El Saad, Chairperson of the Egyptian Union for Micro, Small, and Medium Enter...
The Egyptian Federation for MSME Finance Holds a Virtual Meeting with Cerise+SPTF to Strengthen International Cooperation
In line with its commitment to expanding international partnerships and promoting responsible finance, the Egyptian Federation for Micro, Small, and Medium En...
Dr. Hala Abu El Saad Meets Executive Members to Strengthen Collaboration and Align Economic Visions for Sustainable Development
Dr. Hala Abu El Saad, Chairperson of the Egyptian Federation for the Financing of Medium, Small & Micro Projects, met with several execut...
Egypt Post Signs Cooperation Protocol with the Egyptian Federation for MSME Finance to Facilitate Disbursement and Collection Services through Post Offices Nationwide
The National Postal Authority (Egypt Post) has signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Federation for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Finance...
Hala Abu Al-Saad: 101 billion pounds of microfinance funds for micro-projects.. And 4.1 million customers by the end of June 2025
Plan aspires to support the project finance industry and achieve financial inclusionDr. Hala Abu Al-Saad, chairman of the board of Directors of the federation explained ...
Activities of the specialized training program entitled: "Foundations and Mechanisms of Microfinance Governance for Associations and Institutions"
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MSMEM Conducts a meeting with Microfinanza International
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Bedayty for microfinance
As part of our ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs and microfinance owners, we at Bidayati Microfinance are pleased to announce a special and exclusive offer for our clients d...
The institutional promotion project of the Egyptian federation for project finance (MSMEF) has banned the activities of the specialized training program entitled "fundamentals and principles of Internal Audit Management in the microfinance industry"
The institutional promotion project of the Egyptian Union for project finance (msmef) has completed the activities of the specialized training program entitled "fundamentals and pr...
The Solidarity Microfinance Foundation signs a financing agreement with the Real Estate Bank worth EGP 200 million.
The Solidarity Microfinance Foundation signs a financing agreement with the Real Estate Bank worth EGP 200 million.
The project of institutional promotion - within the third stage-concluded the second training course
The upgrade project has concludedInstitutional-within the third stage-training courseThe second, which came under the title " fundamentals and principles of risk management in the...
The Egyptian federation for financing medium, small and Micro Enterprises announces the result of the elections for the membership of the board of directors for its session 2025-2029
The Egyptian federation for financing medium, small and Micro Enterprises(MSMEF) announces the result of counting the votes of voters for the elections of the board of directors fo...
List of those who have the right to attend the General Assembly-the final list of candidates for the board of Directors of the Federation 2025
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Press release for the end of 2024
Mona Zulficar, Chairperson of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small, and Micro Projects (MSMEF), announced that Egypt’s microfinance sector has seen significant growt...
2025 الجمعيه العامه
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Managing Director of Tamweely: EGP 5 billion in targeted financing by 2025.. and the process of obtaining a FinTech license is underway
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Responsible Pricing course
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Second Digitilization Forum November 2024
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Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation signs EGP 150 million credit facility agreement with CIB
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The journey of “tamweeli” from a startup company to an international financial institution
How did Ahmed Khurshid manage to transfer my "finance"from a startup company to an international financial institutionFirst of all, I would like to clarify that we are very pleased...
In cooperation with Suez Canal Insurance and Suez Canal Life Insurance: The Egyptian Project Finance Federation (MSMEF) holds an introductory seminar on insurance inclusion
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Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation launches “Individual Plus” product to meet the needs of female clients
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MSMEF signs a cooperation protocol with the Suez Canal Insurance Company to enhance financial inclusion
In the context of supporting the financing of medium and small enterprises in Egypt, the Egyptian Federation for Financing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (MSMEF) announced the...
Key Recommendations from the Egyptian Microfinance Federation Study on the Impact of Microfinance
Key Recommendations from the Egyptian Microfinance Federation Study on the Impact of Microfinance. After conducting a field study to understand the economic and social impact of mi...
The Egyptian Federation (MSMEF) participates in a seminar on the implementation of financial inclusion
In cooperation with the National Foundation for Family and Community DevelopmentAs part of the Egyptian Federation’s keenness to support the implementation of financial inclusion a...
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation pumps EGP 1.3 billion in funding during the first half of 2024
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Tamweely is one of the first companies in the field of non-banking financial services in Egypt Receives the ISO 9001:2015 certificate
Ahmed Khorshid, CEO: A strategic investment that achieves operational excellence for the company and enhances market confidence in it Dalal Takla, Hea...
Press release for the first quarter of 2024
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Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation expands in Sohag Governorate and opens 8 new branches
Cairo: July 30, 2024Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, a pioneer in microfinance for women, announced the opening of 8 new branches during the first half of this year, with a...
MSMEF Celebrated June 30 Revolution
The Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises extends its sincere congratulations to the Egyptian people on the occasion of the anniversary of the June...
MSMEF in AL Ahram Ecnomy
Al-Ahram Al-Eqtisadi magazine publishes special coverage of the activities of the General Assembly of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises. To...
“Refi” achieves 106 million pounds in net profits and increases its financing portfolio to 3.4 billion
The Microenterprise Services Company (Reefi) - a subsidiary of CI Capital - achieved a net profit after taxes of 106 million pounds during the first quarter of 2024, according to a...
Growth in the financing portfolios of associations and civil society organizations participating in the institutional upgrade project by 78%
408 million pounds, the total balance of existing portfolios to finance 36 thousand clientsRepresenting 20% of the total clients of microfinance associations, categories (B) and...
Irada Microfinance provides financing worth one billion pounds... within a year of its launch
Amr Abu Al-Azm, co-founder, CEO and managing director of Irada Microfinance Company, said that the company provided microfinance worth one billion pounds within one year of its lau...
Details of “Step” and “Mishwar” financing from Tamweely Company
Tamweely Company offers different types of financing, including “Step” financing and “Mishwar” financing.Step financing is one of the microfinance products offered by the company,...
The Egyptian Microfinance Company “Makasab”
The Egyptian Microfinance Company “Makasab” announces that it has obtained a contract in the Murabaha format to provide multiple financing alternatives to its customers.17062
An introductory seminar “online via the Zoom program” on the characteristics and advantages of the collector system
An introductory seminar “online via the Zoom program” on the characteristics and advantages of the collector system(Al Mohasal), which allows associations and Category C institutio...
Joint cooperation between the Egyptian Federation-MSMEF and EQI-IT to provide appropriate technological solutions for Category C
Within the framework of the cooperation protocol between the Egyptian federation-MSMEF and EQI-IT company to provide technological solutions suitable for private associations of Ca...
Irada Microfinance provides financing worth one billion pounds... within a year of its launch
Irada Microfinance provides financing worth one billion pounds... within a year of its launchAmr Abu Al-Azm, co-founder, CEO and managing director of Irada Microfinance Company, sa...
78% growth in the financing portfolios of associations and civil society organizations participating in the Institutional Upgrading Program
Gamal Khalifa, Director of the Institutional Upgrade Project of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises, stated that the financing portfolios of a...
Reefy achieves 106 million pounds in net profits and increases its financing portfolio to 3.4 billion
Reefi Microfinance Company - a subsidiary of CI Capital - achieved a net profit after taxes of 106 million pounds during the first quarter of 2024, according to a statement issued...
Tamweely offers the “Shipment” product to purchase credit for POS machines
Tamweely Company offers a product under the name: “Shipment financing” provides the necessary financing for project owners to purchase or ship Credit for POS machin...
Tanmeyah, MSMEDA partner to enhance financial inclusion, deliver essential financial services
Tanmeyah, a subsidiary of EFG Holding and a leading provider of financial services in Egypt, announced Sunday a strategic partnership with the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise D...
Microfinance in Egypt: Its Social and Economic Impact
The Egyptian federation for MSMEF launched a study entitled microfinance in Egypt: Its Social & Economic Impact. The importance of the study derives from two importa...
MSMEF holds its general assembly for the year 2024 ..and adds two new seats for “medium and small entreprises”
The Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises held its general assembly for the year 2024, in the presence of representatives of the Financial Regulator...
“Cash” Company wins the “Most Innovative Microfinance Provider” award in Egypt for the year 2024 from “International Business”
International Business magazine announced that Cash Microfinance Company won the Most Innovative Microfinance Service Provider award in Egypt for the year 2024.This award is a trib...
Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation AND CA EGYPT SUPPORT A NEW PARTNER
The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, in partnership with Crédit Agricole Egypt, has just granted, for the first time, funding to the microfinance institution Tasaheel, in the fo...
MSMEF General Assembly Meeting 2024
MSMEF will conduct its General Assembly Meeting on 29 of April, 2024 in Tolip Golden Plaza Hotel, and it will present the documents attached in the link below:https://onedriv...
ملتقى كيانات التمويل المصرفي مع مؤسسات MSMEs
هل تواجه الجهات أعضاء الاتحاد عوائق تمويلية من المؤسسات المصرفية؟؟يقدم ملتقى كيانات التمويل المصرفي مع مؤسسات MSMEs الحل الأمثل للمؤسسات حيث يجمع نخبة من المؤسسات المصرفية الرائدة...
A team from Tamweely visited the Kharga branch in the New Valley Governorate the activity of manufacturing, packaging and exporting dates
The activity of manufacturing, packaging and exporting datesIn order to see the whole process, so go this link: https://web.facebook.com/100075617935814/videos/914403796476933
MSMEF Institutional Upgrading Program implemented two workshops during the past week
Mr. Gamal Khalifa, Manager of the Institutional Upgrading Program, and former Head of Microfinance Activity at the Financial Regulatory Authority, said that two workshops were impl...
Erada Microfinance Sponsors "Transferable Collaterals Registry" Seminar Conducted by MSMEF in Collaboration with I-Score
Erada Microfinance is a dynamic and forward-thinking microfinance institution that plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of micro and small enterprises throughout Eg...
Reefy Sponsors "Transferable Collaterals Registry" Seminar Conducted by MSMEF in Collaboration with I-SCORE
· Reefy was founded in 2007 and was the first company to obtain a license to provide financial services to micro-en...
Fawry Microfinance (FMF) Sponsors "Transferable Collaterals Registry" Seminar Conducted by MSMEF in Collaboration with I-Score
· Fawry Microfinance (FMF) is a pioneering company in the field of digital finance in Egypt for financing medium, small and micro pr...
Aur Company for financing medium, small and microfinance - Waseela Sponsors "Transferable Collaterals Registry" Seminar Conducted by MSMEF in Collaboration with I-Score
Aur Company for financing medium, small and microfinance - Waseela (An Egyptian joint stock company) was established as one of the specialized financing a...
Transferable Collaterals Registry Law
Out of the Federation belief in the necessity of compatibility with the state’s directions aimed at developing economic activities, stimulating the investment movement, advancing d...
Mona Zulfiqar: Microfinance starts 2023, with financing balances exceeding 74.8 billion pounds and 4.7 million clients
The sector's credit portfolio grows by 18.4% and the beneficiary base by 7.4% in a yearMona Zulfiqar, Chairman of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Ente...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches the first Sharia-compliant microfinance company
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches the first Sharia-compliant microfinance company under the name Abu Dhabi Microfinance. “Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt” announced that it had obtain...
FRA decides to increase the maximum financing limit for microfinance to EGP 220,000
Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority:The decision to enable small and medium enterprises to access greater financing to develop their businesses in sup...
INGAZ MICROFINANCE LAUNCHES IN EGYPT
Cairo – 3 April 2023: Ingaz Microfinance has been granted regulatory approval to launch lending services to business owners on low incomes in Egypt includ...
Egypt's Microfinance Industry Records Impressive Growth in 2022 with EGP 64.9 Billion Balances and 4.7 Million Customers
According to Mona Zulfiqar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises, the microfinance sector in Egypt is mak...
Al Tadamun signed a financing agreement worth EGP 100 million with the Commercial International Bank - Egypt "CIB", with the aim of expanding financing for women micro-project owners.
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, a pioneer in the field of financing micro-enterprises for women, signed a financing agreement worth EGP 100 million with the Commercial Internat...
DBACD obtains an A- rating from the international company Microfinanza MFR .. and renews the customer protection certificate and the principles of responsible pricing from "Cerise and SPTF"
Dakahlia Businessmen Association (DBACD) obtained an A- rating from the international Microfinance Company (MFR), the largest company specialized in institutional evaluation of mic...
A training course in Cairo Governorate entitled "Application of Controls and Considerations in Responsible Pricing"
The Egyptian Federation for MSMEF organized a training course in Cairo Governorate entitled "Application of Controls and Considerations in Responsible Pricing" for the member micro...
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation obtains a credit facility of 100 million pounds from the National Bank of Egypt
The total facilities amounted to 460 million poundsAl Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, a pioneer in the field of financing micro-projects for women, announced an agreement with the...
Tanmeyah has been awarded by Global Brands magazine awards to be “The most trusted microfinance brand in Egypt 2022”
Established in 2009, Tanmeyah for Microenterprise Services is a leading provider of microfinance solutions in Egypt. Since its inception, Tanmeyah has grown rapidly to become...
MSMEF conducts "E-Payment is the Base of Development" Forum
Next Tuesday, the Egyptian Federation for MSMEF will hold a forum on "E-payment is the Base of Development" in order to provide an opportunity for membe...
التحول الرقمي أساس التنمية
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023The forum aims for the financing agencies to comply with the mandatory application of the non-cash payment law, whose executive regulations provide for...
In order to support the Micro Enterprise Projects (MEP), Al-Tadamun Microfinance Foundation obtains a financing amount of 100 million pounds from the Arab African International Bank.
Al-Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, a pioneer in the field of financing Micro Enterprise Projects (MEP) for women, announced the signing of a financing agreement...
Launching the activities of the Information Technology Systems Forum organized by the Egyptian Federation for MSMEF
Last Monday, the activities of the Information Technology Systems Forum for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Finance Institutions, organized by the Egyptian Federation for MSMEF...
Information Technology Forum for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Finance in Egypt
The Egyptian Federation for MSMEF adopts a balanced strategy to support the microfinance industry in Egypt and support the technological environment for the members. It looks forwa...
Partnership with Aman company, affiliated with “Raya Holding” to facilitate the process of digitalization for the clients of Al-Khair Microfinance Company and helps achieve financial inclusion
As part of its strategy to support non-banking sector companies and digital transformation..Aman for Electronic Payments Technology provides exchange and collection services to Al-...
The Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs concludes a special training course for Upper Egypt Association for Education and Development
Yesterday, the Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs concluded a special training course to qualify new and old specialists at Upper Egypt Association for Education and Dev...
The Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small & Micro Enterprises (MSMEF) hosted a Sudanese delegation to learn about the Egyptian experience in the medium, small and microfinance sector
Last week, MSMEF hosted a delegation from the sisterly Republic of Sudan consisting of representatives from the Central Bank of Sudan, the Sudanese Ministry of Finance an...
Strategic Planning
The Institutional Promotion Program of the Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs (MSMEF) has concluded the&n...
"Strategic Planning" within the Institutional Upgrading Program of MSMEF
As a continuation of the programs of specialized training workshops and institutional capacity building for microfinance associations of category (C) that are preparing for promoti...
MAKSAB for Islamic Microfinance
The first Islamic microfinance team in Egypt
Tanmeyah for Microenterprise Services’ loan portfolio rises to EGP 4 billion
The report of the EFG Hermes Board of Directors announced the financial results for the second quarter of 2022, so that the revenues of the non-bank finance sector witnessed a grow...
The Federation's Institutional Upgrading Program Conducts Field Visits to Microfinance Institutions and NGOs
During the last three months, the Institutional Upgrading Program of the Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs (MSMEF) has conducted field visits to microfinance institution...
Microfinance industry growth according to 2022 statistics
Dr. Mona Zulficar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs (MSMEF), said that financing micro-enterprises has made a tangible leap in the...
In cooperation with the International Labor Organization, MSMEF holds a 10-day training program for NGOs in Sharkia Governorate
Egyptian Federation for the Financing MSMEs (MSMEF) in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, holds a 10-day training course starting September 3, 20...
REDEC Beni Suef Allows Electronic Payment through "Al Ahly Momkin"
(REDEC) Beni Suef obtains the approval of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to deal with Al-Ahly Momkin Company for grants and electronic collection for the numbe...
Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs (MSMEF)
With the support of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and the Central Bank of Egypt, the Egyptian Federation for Financing MSMEs launched the "Responsible Finance and P...
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Microfinance: Overcoming the Challenges of Restructuring
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to address it have posed unprecedented challenges to investors and providers of microfinance and loan services to small and medium-size...
Vacancies in First Microfinance Company
The First Microfinance Company announces its need for several jobs in the governorates of Cairo, Giza, Qena, Minya, Aswan, Sohag To apply, please send your CV to the link below:htt...
4 types of electronic applications used in financial technology activities
The law regulating and developing the use of financial technology in non-banking financial activities defines the procedures for establishing companies for non-bank financial activ...
Aman Company aims to raise its active portfolio to 2.5 billion pounds by the end of 2022
The company pumped 75 million pounds to finance 61 small and medium projects by the end of April.Ahmed Al-Khatib, CEO and Managing Director of Aman Microfinance Company, revealed t...
How did Al-Kuraimi Islamic Microfinance Bank become a market leader?
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, The Egyptian Federation, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will conduct a symposium to present the experience of Al-K...
Joining Ali Saad as the new General Manager for the Egyptian Federation for Financing Medium, Small, & Micro Projects
Ali Saad obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Division) from Mansoura University in 1988, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Arab...
CBE Sponsors 3-Year Programme for Upgrading Microfinance Institutions
The Egyptian Microfinance Federation (EMFF), sponsored by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), is conducting a 3-year programme for upgrading and enhancing microfinan...
الاتحاد المصري لتمويل المشروعات المتوسطة والصغيرة ومتناهية الصغر دعوة لانعقاد الجمعية العامة لعام 2022
في إطـار الإجـراءات الاحترازيـة التـي تطبقهـا الدولـة المصريـة ومـن منطلـق حـرص الاتحـاد علـى صحـة وسـامة السـادة ممثلـي الأعضـاء والعامليـن بـه،وبمـا يسـمح لممثلـي الأعضـاء بعقـ...
Spire Capital buys Best loan portfolio for EGP 19 million
Spire Capital Holding Company for Financial Investments (formerly Pioneers), announced the completion of the purchase of a loan portfolio owned by the Business Support and Developm...
"Refi" jumps the average customer financing to 200 million pounds per month during 2021
Ahmed Labib, managing director and CEO of “Revi” for microfinance services, one of the companies affiliated with the “CI Capital Holding” group, revealed the growth of the average...