FRA Sandbox Participates in the FinTech Ecosystem Retreat to Support Financial Innovation in Egypt

FRA Sandbox, affiliated with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and led by Eng. Ahmed Khalifa, participated in the first day of the FinTech Ecosystem Retreat — one of the key gatherings bringing together innovators, regulators, and investors in the fintech sector. The presence of FRA Sandbox reflected the FRA’s commitment to fostering a forward-looking regulatory environment that supports innovation while ensuring market stability.

Regulatory Policies and Innovation
The sessions featured in-depth discussions on the relationship between regulatory policies and innovation, and their combined impact on strengthening the fintech ecosystem. Speakers emphasized the importance of flexible, adaptive regulatory frameworks to support the growth of Egypt’s fintech landscape.
A strong delegation from the FRA attended the event, including Eng. Ahmed Khalifa, Eng. Sherif Yehia, Mr. Hatem Nour, Dr. Mostafa Khalil, Mr. Walid Anwar, and Mr. Mahmoud Gaber. Their participation underscored the Authority’s commitment to developing responsible, innovation-driven financial markets.

Supporting the Fintech Ecosystem
The first day of the retreat marked an important milestone as one of the earliest activations of the Memorandum of Understanding signed just two weeks prior — reinforcing practical collaboration and direct support for Egypt’s fintech ecosystem. FRA Sandbox’s participation in the JRNY Retreat also highlighted the importance of bringing regulators, innovators, and ecosystem leaders together in a unified dialogue.

Empowering Innovators
During the FRA session, the team discussed the foundations of future-oriented regulation built on transparency and agility, and how well-designed policies can empower innovators while safeguarding the integrity of non-bank financial markets. The discussions reaffirmed the pivotal role of FRA Sandbox in supporting a disciplined, high-growth innovation environment capable of expanding safely and responsibly.
FRA Sandbox’s participation on Day 1 reflects its continued commitment to driving digital transformation, strengthening collaboration among stakeholders, and empowering innovators to help shape the future of Egypt’s financial sector.

Source: Press Release