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The listing agent helps the issuing companies seeking to be listed on EGX for the first time or the companies already listed on the Main Market in finalizing the listing procedures and fulfilling the ongoing listing requirements. The listing agent also ensures that all company’s transactions are done in accordance with the listing rules, executive procedures as well as the clauses of the contract agreement and the decisions issued by FRA and EGX.
The listing agent acts as a liaison between EGX management and the issuing company willing to list. His role extends to offering technical, legal and financial consultancy to the company regarding the application of the listing and disclosure rules, assisting listed company’s investor relation officers in complying with listing rules and avoiding violations of the listing and disclosure rules which result in financial penalties.
Entities that can be registered and certified by EGX as listing agents:
- Audit and accounting offices
- Legal and financial consultant offices and law firms
- Financial consultant offices and nominated advisors registered at EGX
- Investment trustees at banks and banks in general
- Foreign listing agents
- Other local and foreign entities approved by EGX Board of Directors
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