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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt
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معهد الخدمات المالية (Financial Services Institute)
Websiteurl
fsi.gov.eg
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Private
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2010
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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt is a government-affiliated professional training institute established under Law No. 10 of 2009 and Presidential Decree No. 260 of 2010 as the official training arm of Egypt's General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA). It is headquartered at Smart Village, Giza, and operates with approximately 19 employees.

FSI's core offering is a multi-product training portfolio for Egypt's non-banking financial sector. It runs two flagship programs—the International Master's in Financial Markets (delivered in cooperation with IEB Spain and accredited by Spain's CNMV) and the Actuarial Studies Scholarship (co-sponsored with the Egyptian Insurance Federation, AfricaRe, and the Document Holders Guarantee Fund)—alongside sector-specific licensing and certification tracks for capital markets, insurance, and non-banking finance (including factoring, financial leasing, consumer finance, real estate finance, and microfinance). Supplementary add-on modules cover leadership and management, HR, soft skills, and digitalization. Course fees range from free offerings to 16,000 EGP per program, with delivery entirely through in-person, classroom-based sessions at the Giza headquarters.

FSI's business model is pay-as-you-go course fees combined with a government-aligned statutory mandate. Its customer base is non-banking financial sector professionals in Egypt, with the Board of Directors chaired by the FRA Chairman. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institute operates solely within Egypt with no disclosed geographic expansion plans.

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Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a government-affiliated training institute in Egypt, established in 2010 as the official training arm of the General Authority for Financial Supervision. It delivers licensing, certification, and professional development courses to professionals in Egypt's non-banking financial sector.

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11–50
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HeadquartersGiza, Egypt
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Giza
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Egypt
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Africa
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
professional training programs, financial certification courses, non-banking finance education, capital market training, insurance sector training
Industry2 codes
1Finance, Banking & Capital Markets
CodeEDAAAPAGPrimaryYes
2Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE)
CodeEDAAALAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Professional and Management Development Training61143
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools61131
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Financial Services Professional Training
Marketing channels1 record

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details2 tiers
1Professional training courses for non-banking financial sector professionals
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Course fees range from free (Emotional Intelligence course) to 16,000 EGP. Various courses including capital market, insurance, financing, leadership, HR, and digital skills programs.

fsi.gov.eg
2International Master's program in Financial Markets
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

International Master's program offered in cooperation with IEB Spain, accredited by CNMV and recognized in Egypt

fsi.gov.eg
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B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1International Master's in Financial Markets
Description

A prestigious master's program offered in cooperation with the Spanish Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB), accredited by CNMV and recognized in Egypt.

fsi.gov.eg
Core offering1 text field

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a professional training institute that delivers classroom-based certification and development courses for Egypt's non-banking financial sector. It runs sector-specific training tracks in capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, factoring and movable guarantees, alongside supplementary leadership, HR, digitalization, and soft skills programs. Its flagship offerings include the International Master's in Financial Markets (delivered with IEB Spain and accredited by CNMV) and the Actuarial Studies Scholarship.

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  • International Master's program in Financial Markets recognized in Egypt and EU (CNMV accredited)
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Product overview1 text field

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a training institution established under Law No. 10 of 2009 as the training arm of Egypt's General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA). It operates as a multi-product training platform offering professional courses across the non-banking financial sector including capital market, insurance, and non-banking finance segments. The portfolio comprises two flagship programs (International Master's in Financial Markets and Actuarial Studies Scholarship), sector-specific training tracks, and supplementary professional development modules in leadership, HR, soft skills, and digitalization. Courses range from licensing qualification programs to executive-level professional certifications.

Product and service9 records
1International Master's in Financial Markets
CategoryProfessional Master's Degree
Description

An internationally accredited master's program delivered in cooperation with IEB Spain and accredited by CNMV, recognized in Egypt, providing professional qualifications for financial consulting within the EU. The program includes Bloomberg platform training and field visits to Madrid.

2Actuarial Studies Scholarship
CategoryScholarship Program
Description

A fully funded scholarship for talented youth in mathematics and statistics, providing education, support, and guidance for building a professional future in actuarial science; sponsored by FRA and insurance sector partners.

3Capital Market Training Programs
CategorySector-Specific Training Track
Description

Professional training courses for securities companies covering trading systems, financial analysis, derivatives, bond trading, and capital market regulations; includes the Qualification Program for Accredited Managing Directors and the Client Account Managers Program.

4Insurance Sector Training Programs
CategorySector-Specific Training Track
Description

Comprehensive training programs for insurance sector employees including licensing requirements, technical courses, and professional development.

5Non-Banking Finance Sector Training Programs
CategorySector-Specific Training Track
Description

Specialized training covering real estate finance, factoring, financial leasing, consumer finance, and microfinance sectors.

6Leadership & Management Courses
CategoryProfessional Development Courses
Description

Professional development courses for team leadership, project management, strategic management, and remote team management skills.

7Human Resources Training Programs
CategoryProfessional Development Courses
Description

HR management courses including talent retention, performance indicators, and certified HR officer programs.

8Soft Skills Courses
CategoryProfessional Development Courses
Description

Personal and professional development courses covering sales techniques, presentation skills, communication, negotiation, and business writing.

9Digitalization Training
CategoryProfessional Development Courses
Description

Technology-focused courses including AI in customer service and digital marketing for financial services.

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Partnership6 partners
1Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB) - Spain
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

FSI collaborates with IEB Spain to deliver the International Master's in Financial Markets program in Egypt. IEB provides the curriculum, instruction, and accreditation through CNMV for the program. The program includes Bloomberg platform training and field visits to Madrid, Spain.

fsi.gov.eg
2General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

FSI serves as the official training arm of FRA, established under Law No. 10 of 2009 and Presidential Decree No. 260 of 2010. FRA oversees all non-banking financial sectors in Egypt.

fsi.gov.eg
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Spanish financial regulator that accredits the International Master's in Financial Markets program offered by FSI in partnership with IEB. The program is one of the top-ranked Master's programs in Spain and Europe.

4Egyptian Insurance Federation
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Co-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, providing funding and support for talented youth in mathematics and statistics to pursue actuarial careers in the insurance sector.

fsi.gov.eg
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Co-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, contributing to the development of actuarial talent in the African insurance market.

6Document Holders Guarantee Fund
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Co-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, supporting education and professional development in actuarial studies for the Egyptian insurance sector.

fsi.gov.eg
Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers8 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based professional body offering globally recognized qualifications in securities, wealth management, and financial services. Comparable to FSI in delivering licensing and continuing professional education for capital markets professionals, with a broader global reach.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global provider of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst credential for alternatives and portfolio management professionals. Comparable to FSI's capital markets and equity valuation training as a credentialing body in investment-related disciplines, though at a global rather than national scale.

3Saudi Financial Academy
TypeDirect peer
Description

Saudi Arabia-based financial training institute established by the Capital Market Authority to train the Saudi non-banking financial sector. Highly comparable to FSI as a regulator-linked national training body for capital markets and related non-banking financial disciplines.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global professional body administering the CFA Program and related investment certifications. Comparable to FSI as a standards-setter and certification provider for capital markets professionals, but with a global scope and broader portfolio beyond national licensing.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Egypt's Central Bank-affiliated training institute for the banking sector, headquartered in Cairo. Directly comparable to FSI as a government-established, regulator-linked professional training body in Egypt, but focused on the banking rather than non-banking financial sector.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

International association offering the FRM and other risk-focused certifications, widely used by banks and financial institutions. Comparable to FSI in delivering risk and compliance-relevant professional certifications to the financial sector, though at a global rather than national scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Madrid-based financial markets education and research institute that co-delivers FSI's International Master's program. Comparable as a specialized provider of capital markets and securities training with international accreditation, and a direct strategic partner of FSI.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Egypt-based professional body focused on insurance education and certification, partnering with regional insurance federations. Directly comparable to FSI's insurance-sector training programs and a likely partner or competitor for actuarial and insurance licensing curricula in Egypt.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profiles16 records

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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt

Financial Services Professional Trainingfsi.gov.eg

Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a government-affiliated training institute in Egypt, established in 2010 as the official training arm of the General Authority for Financial Supervision. It delivers licensing, certification, and professional development courses to professionals in Egypt's non-banking financial sector.

What Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt does

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt is a government-affiliated professional training institute established under Law No. 10 of 2009 and Presidential Decree No. 260 of 2010 as the official training arm of Egypt's General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA). It is headquartered at Smart Village, Giza, and operates with approximately 19 employees.

FSI's core offering is a multi-product training portfolio for Egypt's non-banking financial sector. It runs two flagship programs—the International Master's in Financial Markets (delivered in cooperation with IEB Spain and accredited by Spain's CNMV) and the Actuarial Studies Scholarship (co-sponsored with the Egyptian Insurance Federation, AfricaRe, and the Document Holders Guarantee Fund)—alongside sector-specific licensing and certification tracks for capital markets, insurance, and non-banking finance (including factoring, financial leasing, consumer finance, real estate finance, and microfinance). Supplementary add-on modules cover leadership and management, HR, soft skills, and digitalization. Course fees range from free offerings to 16,000 EGP per program, with delivery entirely through in-person, classroom-based sessions at the Giza headquarters.

FSI's business model is pay-as-you-go course fees combined with a government-aligned statutory mandate. Its customer base is non-banking financial sector professionals in Egypt, with the Board of Directors chaired by the FRA Chairman. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institute operates solely within Egypt with no disclosed geographic expansion plans.

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt
Legal name
معهد الخدمات المالية (Financial Services Institute)
Website
https://fsi.gov.eg
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a government-affiliated training institute in Egypt, established in 2010 as the official training arm of the General Authority for Financial Supervision. It delivers licensing, certification, and professional development courses to professionals in Egypt's non-banking financial sector.
Ownership category
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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt industry classification

Industry
Product category
Financial Services Professional Training
NAICS
Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG)
akta.pro secondary industry
Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ)

Keywords

  • Professional training programs
  • Financial certification courses
  • Non-banking finance education
  • Capital market training
  • Insurance sector training

Where Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Giza
HQ country
Egypt
HQ region
Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goProfessional training courses for non-banking financial sector professionals
One time/ perpetual licenseMulti-year contractInternational Master's program in Financial Markets

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a professional training institute that delivers classroom-based certification and development courses for Egypt's non-banking financial sector. It runs sector-specific training tracks in capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, factoring and movable guarantees, alongside supplementary leadership, HR, digitalization, and soft skills programs. Its flagship offerings include the International Master's in Financial Markets (delivered with IEB Spain and accredited by CNMV) and the Actuarial Studies Scholarship.

Product overview

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a training institution established under Law No. 10 of 2009 as the training arm of Egypt's General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA). It operates as a multi-product training platform offering professional courses across the non-banking financial sector including capital market, insurance, and non-banking finance segments. The portfolio comprises two flagship programs (International Master's in Financial Markets and Actuarial Studies Scholarship), sector-specific training tracks, and supplementary professional development modules in leadership, HR, soft skills, and digitalization. Courses range from licensing qualification programs to executive-level professional certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • International Master's in Financial Markets: A prestigious master's program offered in cooperation with the Spanish Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB), accredited by CNMV and recognized in Egypt.

Products and services

  • International Master's in Financial Markets An internationally accredited master's program delivered in cooperation with IEB Spain and accredited by CNMV, recognized in Egypt, providing professional qualifications for financial consulting within the EU. The program includes Bloomberg platform training and field visits to Madrid.
  • Actuarial Studies Scholarship A fully funded scholarship for talented youth in mathematics and statistics, providing education, support, and guidance for building a professional future in actuarial science; sponsored by FRA and insurance sector partners.
  • Capital Market Training Programs Professional training courses for securities companies covering trading systems, financial analysis, derivatives, bond trading, and capital market regulations; includes the Qualification Program for Accredited Managing Directors and the Client Account Managers Program.
  • Insurance Sector Training Programs Comprehensive training programs for insurance sector employees including licensing requirements, technical courses, and professional development.
  • Non-Banking Finance Sector Training Programs Specialized training covering real estate finance, factoring, financial leasing, consumer finance, and microfinance sectors.
  • Leadership & Management Courses Professional development courses for team leadership, project management, strategic management, and remote team management skills.
  • Human Resources Training Programs HR management courses including talent retention, performance indicators, and certified HR officer programs.
  • Soft Skills Courses Personal and professional development courses covering sales techniques, presentation skills, communication, negotiation, and business writing.
  • Digitalization Training Technology-focused courses including AI in customer service and digital marketing for financial services.

Quantifiable outcome

  • International Master's program in Financial Markets recognized in Egypt and EU (CNMV accredited)
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB) - SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSI collaborates with IEB Spain to deliver the International Master's in Financial Markets program in Egypt. IEB provides the curriculum, instruction, and accreditation through CNMV for the program. The program includes Bloomberg platform training and field visits to Madrid, Spain.
  • General Authority for Financial Supervision (FRA)coreOthersFSI serves as the official training arm of FRA, established under Law No. 10 of 2009 and Presidential Decree No. 260 of 2010. FRA oversees all non-banking financial sectors in Egypt.
  • Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV)coreOthersSpanish financial regulator that accredits the International Master's in Financial Markets program offered by FSI in partnership with IEB. The program is one of the top-ranked Master's programs in Spain and Europe.
  • Egyptian Insurance FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, providing funding and support for talented youth in mathematics and statistics to pursue actuarial careers in the insurance sector.
  • AfricaRe (African Reinsurance Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, contributing to the development of actuarial talent in the African insurance market.
  • Document Holders Guarantee FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Actuarial Studies Scholarship, supporting education and professional development in actuarial studies for the Egyptian insurance sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI): UK-based professional body offering globally recognized qualifications in securities, wealth management, and financial services. Comparable to FSI in delivering licensing and continuing professional education for capital markets professionals, with a broader global reach.
  • Saudi Financial Academy: Saudi Arabia-based financial training institute established by the Capital Market Authority to train the Saudi non-banking financial sector. Highly comparable to FSI as a regulator-linked national training body for capital markets and related non-banking financial disciplines.
  • Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI): Egypt's Central Bank-affiliated training institute for the banking sector, headquartered in Cairo. Directly comparable to FSI as a government-established, regulator-linked professional training body in Egypt, but focused on the banking rather than non-banking financial sector.
  • Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB) - Spain: Madrid-based financial markets education and research institute that co-delivers FSI's International Master's program. Comparable as a specialized provider of capital markets and securities training with international accreditation, and a direct strategic partner of FSI.
  • Insurance Institute of Egypt: Egypt-based professional body focused on insurance education and certification, partnering with regional insurance federations. Directly comparable to FSI's insurance-sector training programs and a likely partner or competitor for actuarial and insurance licensing curricula in Egypt.

Broad incumbents

  • CAIA Association: Global provider of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst credential for alternatives and portfolio management professionals. Comparable to FSI's capital markets and equity valuation training as a credentialing body in investment-related disciplines, though at a global rather than national scale.
  • CFA Institute: Global professional body administering the CFA Program and related investment certifications. Comparable to FSI as a standards-setter and certification provider for capital markets professionals, but with a global scope and broader portfolio beyond national licensing.
  • Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP): International association offering the FRM and other risk-focused certifications, widely used by banks and financial institutions. Comparable to FSI in delivering risk and compliance-relevant professional certifications to the financial sector, though at a global rather than national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt social profiles

Digital presence

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt

What does Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt do?

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is a professional training institute that delivers classroom-based certification and development courses for Egypt's non-banking financial sector. It runs sector-specific training tracks in capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, factoring and movable guarantees, alongside supplementary leadership, HR, digitalization, and soft skills programs. Its flagship offerings include the International Master's in Financial Markets (delivered with IEB Spain and accredited by CNMV) and the Actuarial Studies Scholarship.

Is Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt a public or private company?

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt founded?

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt based?

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt is headquartered in Giza, Egypt, in the Africa region.

Who are Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Saudi Financial Academy, Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB) - Spain and Insurance Institute of Egypt. Broad incumbents are CAIA Association, CFA Institute and Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Does Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt have an API?

No public API is recorded for Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt.

What industry is Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt in?

Financial Services Institute (FSI) - Egypt's product category is Financial Services Professional Training. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAAPAG, Finance, Banking & Capital Markets, with a secondary code of EDAAALAJ, Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE). Its NAICS code is 61143 and its SIC code is 8200.

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