Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA)
www.ameda.org.eg

Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) was established in 2005 during the CSD international conference took place in New York with the attendance of seven clearing houses representing the founding members.
Mr. Mohamed Abdel Salam has been selected as the AMEDA president since 2005 up to date where Egypt is the headquarter.
AMEDA aims at supporting cooperation and achieving information dissemination among its memebers. worth mentioning, AMEDA consists of 26 full members representing clearing houses in addition to 6 members from custodian banks.

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Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA)
www.anna-web.org

Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) is the one and only corporate that is responsible for issuing international numbering codes securities (ISIN) and classification codes for securities as well.
ANNA was established in 1992 where it now consists of more than 90 countries as full members in addition to 23 affiliated members.
MCDR has been selected as a board member during the board elections took place in Dublin, Ireland.

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World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC)
www.wfc-2015.net

At the closing of the CSD11 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 15, 2011, the five regional CSD associations announced the formation of the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories in order to further enhance inter-association communications.
Mr. Mohamed Abdel Salam was selected as WFC's president for two years.
This forum provides the opportunity for information exchange; discussion of common interest topics and to increase their influence and engagement on cross-regional and global developments, as well as providing a common voice on issues relevant to the various associations and their members.

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S.W.I.F.T
www.swift.com

SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative that provides the communications platform, products and services to connect over 10000 banking organizations, securities institution and corporate customers in more than 208 countries. SWIFT enables it's users to exchange automated standardized financial information securely and reliably, thereby lowering costs, reducing operational risk and eliminating operational inefficiencies. SWIFT also brings the financial community together to work collaboratively to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest
Within the framework of the efforts exerted to develop the Egyptian Capital Market through applying the International standards, MCDR has found it inevitable to participate in the S.W.I.F.T system
As regards, MCDR as a service center or agent in the Egyptian market, a direct link has been established between MCDR and the system so that all members are linked through MCDR to achieve flexibility, ease and speed of data exchange in a secure manner as the system does not allow any party to have access to the second party's data.
MCDR has gained an impressive customer base with an excellent track record for delivering quality services at highly competitive rates. The company operates as SWIFT shared Infrastructure with international access to SWIFT Network.

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JASDEC (Japan) signs MOU with MCDR (Egypt) on Information sharing and cooperation Japan

 Securities Depository Center, Inc. (JASDEC) and Misr for Central Clearing Depository and Registry (MCDR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) in March 10th,‏2009‏‏ Under the terms of the MOU, JASDEC and MCDR will establish a mechanism, whereby board members, senior management and staff of both sides could meet on a regular basis to explore opportunities of improvement and to exchange information on business operating models and securities market developments.

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Khartoum Stock Exchange, Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) and Nile Information Technology and Dissemination sign an agreement of Cooperation

Depending on ancient cultural and historical bonds that gather both Egypt and Sudan together, in addition to the officials’ keenness to increase common cooperation between the two markets, Khartoum Stock Exchange, Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) and Nile Information Technology and Dissemination signed an agreement of Cooperation at MCDR’s premises in 70 Al Gomhoria Street on March 19th, 2014 It is worth mentioning that Khartoum Stock Exchange was established in 1994

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NASDAQ Dubai and MCDR sign collaboration agreement to support dual listings by Egyptian companies

NASDAQ Dubai and MCDR sign collaboration agreement to support dual listings by Egyptian companies Share trading in Dubai as well as Cairo will give issuers greater access to international investors Dubai, November 6, 2014 – NASDAQ Dubai and Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) today signed a collaboration agreement to establish technical links, which would benefit companies wishing to dual list their shares on the Egyptian Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai. The accord signed in Dubai aims to create operational connections that will support seamless trading of securities on both stock markets. MCDR and NASDAQ Dubai also intend under the agreement to promote broad capital markets cooperation between the UAE and Egypt. Mohamed Soliman Abdel Salam, Chairman and Managing Director of MCDR, said: “This is an exciting development for Egyptian companies that have, or will have, a listing on the Egyptian Exchange and seek greater access to investors around the world through NASDAQ Dubai. As an international exchange, NASDAQ Dubai can provide businesses with unmatched global visibility and reach to underpin their expansion in the Middle East and beyond.” MCDR is the sole provider of clearing and settlement services for the Egyptian Exchange. NASDAQ Dubai provides similar services for trading on its own market and has close ties to international central securities depositaries. Abdul Wahed Al Fahim, Chairman of NASDAQ Dubai, said: “Our accord with MCDR is a critical step in strengthening capital markets links in the region for the benefit of companies, investors and the wider economy. NASDAQ Dubai can provide Middle East issuers with all the benefits of the investor links provided by a major international exchange, together with close ties to regional investors.” Hamed Ali, Chief Executive of NASDAQ Dubai, said: “Egypt is home to many first class companies that are well placed to take advantage of the international springboard that NASDAQ Dubai provides. We will build on our positive relationship with MCDR to create many new links with Egyptian businesses and capital markets participants.” About NASDAQ Dubai NASDAQ Dubai is the international financial exchange serving the region between Western Europe and East Asia. It welcomes regional as well as global issuers that seek regional and international investment. The exchange currently lists shares, derivatives, Sukuk (Islamic bonds) and conventional bonds. The majority shareholder of NASDAQ Dubai is Dubai Financial Market with a two-thirds stake. Borse Dubai owns one third of the shares. The regulator of NASDAQ Dubai is the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). NASDAQ Dubai is located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). About Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry MCDR is the sole Egyptian CSD providing; Clearing and settlement of trades executed at the Exchange, central depository and registry of all listed and unlisted securities, management of securities accounts for custodian banks and issuers, handling corporate actions (cash and stock dividends) on behalf of issuers, management of the Settlement Guarantee Fund to eliminate suspended movements due to brokers’ defaults (securities and/or cash), management of a securities pledge system for all securities lodged into the central depository, repatriation of international investors’ funds, customer servicing through MCDR’s front office, call center, Internet, SMS and direct phones & fax and finally collecting trades and dividends taxes on behalf of the Authority of Taxes. MCDR is a not for-profit private company owned by local banks, its participants and the stock exchanges. It is regulated by the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority – EFSA. MCDR’s authorized capital is 250 million EGP, issued and paid capital is 184.8 million EGP The Thomas Murray CSD Rating for MCDR is A+ = Low risk. Also MCDR was granted the highest level of efficiency, following the results of an assessment panel of depository companies conducted by JPMorgan – Chase.