What exactly is the current state of our capital market?

While there is consensus that stability is returning, the debate is about the pace of recovery, and what Egypt actually needs to get foreign capital flowing again.

In this episode of Forum Playback, we move past the headlines to examine the intricate economy of capital markets, which is fueling what many believe is a major pivot point for Egypt. It’s an honest look at why optimism is high, and at the same time, a nod to how structural work is far from over.

Leading the discussion are three dealmakers who’ve navigated this landscape for years: Mostafa Gad, Global Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes; Amr Helal, CEO of the Sell-Side at CI Capital; and Bassem Fayek, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group.

Alongside The Enterprise Company’s Director of Audience and Communication Rehaam Romero, they reveal the "missing ingredients" for a thriving market.

They discuss why vague investment narratives are killing deals (and the specific formula needed to fix them), the growing tension between private equity and public listings, and the stark reality of Egypt’s market cap versus GDP, compared to its regional peers.

Forum Playback is an eight-part series capturing the definitive conversations we hosted as part of our annual EnterpriseAM Business Forum.

A big thank you to our sponsors: Banque Du Caire, Beltone, Banque Misr, HSBC, Mashreq, Post for Investment, Arkan Palm, Global Corp, MNT-Halan, Sodic, CI Capital, BCG, and Baker McKenzie.

For additional coverage from the forum, go to: https://enterprise.news/egypt/en/archive/list/1/16/forum-2025/0/0/25/1

The full forum agenda is available on: https://egyptforum2025.enterprise.news

To learn how you can advertise with EnterpriseAM, get in touch with Moustafa Taalab: mtaalab@enterprisemea.com

What exactly is the current state of our capital market?
While there is consensus that stability is returning, the debate is about the pace of recovery, and what Egypt actually needs to get foreign capital flowing again.
In this episode of Forum Playback, we move past the headlines to examine the intricate economy of capital markets, which is fueling what many believe is a major pivot point for Egypt. It&rsquo;s an honest look at why optimism is high, and at the same time, a nod to how structural work is far from over.
Leading the discussion are three dealmakers who&rsquo;ve navigated this landscape for years: Mostafa Gad, Global Head of Investment Banking at EFG Hermes; Amr Helal, CEO of the Sell-Side at CI Capital; and Bassem Fayek, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group.
Alongside The Enterprise Company&rsquo;s Director of Audience and Communication Rehaam Romero, they reveal the "missing ingredients" for a thriving market.
They discuss why vague investment narratives are killing deals (and the specific formula needed to fix them), the growing tension between private equity and public listings, and the stark reality of Egypt&rsquo;s market cap versus GDP, compared to its regional peers.
Forum Playback is an eight-part series capturing the definitive conversations we hosted as part of our annual EnterpriseAM Business Forum.
A big thank you to our sponsors: Banque Du Caire, Beltone, Banque Misr, HSBC, Mashreq, Post for Investment, Arkan Palm, Global Corp, MNT-Halan, Sodic, CI Capital, BCG, and Baker McKenzie.
For additional coverage from the forum, go to: <a href="https://enterprise.news/egypt/en/archive/list/1/16/forum-2025/0/0/25/1">https://enterprise.news/egypt/en/archive/list/1/16/forum-2025/0/0/25/1</a>
The full forum agenda is available on:<a href="https://egyptforum2025.enterprise.news/"> https://egyptforum2025.enterprise.news</a>
To learn how you can advertise with EnterpriseAM, get in touch with Moustafa Taalab:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mtaalab@enterprisemea.com">mtaalab@enterprisemea.com</a>

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Tune in to connect with a community as engaged in MENA business as you are, and get the stories you need on time and on the go.

Crafted for smart, ambitious, and globally aware professionals &mdash; the C-suite, directors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs shaping the MENA business agenda. We bring you the stories that matter &mdash; whether that&rsquo;s the &lsquo;inside baseball&rsquo; scoop you need to understand the local market, or contextualizing our region within a global perspective.
Tune in to connect with a community as engaged in MENA business as you are, and get the stories you need on time and on the go.

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