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On May 11, 2026, Abay Bank registered nine million six hundred fifty-seven thousand two hundred eighty‑six (9,657,286) existing shares already held by shareholders. In a notice issued on Monday, Ethiopian capital market authority announced that it had approved Abay Bank’s Registration Statement in accordance with Articles 4 and 29 of the Public Offer and Trading … Read more
ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has issued an urgent public warning regarding the illegal sale of shares by Baira Share Company, also operating under the name “Arba Minch Water.” Following a recent regulatory sweep, the Authority discovered that Baira Share Company has been offering shares to the public to fund a … Read more
Ethiopian Securities Exchange has officially listed Awash Bank S.C. on its Main Market. The listing follows after a successful registration of 54,066,089 Ordinary Shares currently held by Existing Shareholders with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority in March 2026. Out of the 54 million ECMA registered shares, only about 70% about 37,896,928 shares are are currently … Read more
On April 21, 2026, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority issued a public notice stating that it has approved the registration statement of ZEMEN BANK S.C. and registered Fifteen million (15,000,000) shares already held by shareholders. The registration is pursuant to Article 4 and 29 of the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024, … Read more
The House of Peoples’ Representatives Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism conducted a supervisory field visit to the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) to assess progress on its nine-month plan and overall institutional readiness. The visit provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on ECMA’s progress in strengthening regulatory and legal frameworks, human resource capacity, and … Read more
On February 12, 2026, Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) granted License to BDO Consulting PLC, part of a BDO Advisory a global network with over 95,000 people in 169 countries, which provides specialized consulting services to improve business efficiency, manage risk, and support growth. The license brings the total number of licensed CMSPs in Ethiopia to … Read more
Prime Capital S.C. acquired investment banking license in the non-banking category from Ethiopian Capital Market Authority(ECMA). The license includes approval of 9 board of directors and 4 appointed representatives within Prime Capital Investment bank by the capital market authority. As of today the total number of ECMA licensed capital market service providers reached 17 – … Read more
Wegagen Capital Investment Bank is currently seeking Senior HR Officer and Call Center Officer. If you are looking to advance your career in the financial sector, explore the opportunities below. 1. Senior HR Officer Qualifications & Requirements: 2. Call Center Officer Qualifications & Requirements: Employment Details How to Apply Wegagen Capital is looking for talented … Read more
Aliko Dangote plans to sell 10% of his $20 billion refinery via a landmark IPO targeting African exchanges, including Ethiopia’s ESX. This could mark ESX’s first secondary listing and boost Ethiopia’s capital markets. A secondary listing is the listing of a company’s shares on a stock exchange other than its primary exchange, often to access … Read more
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), in partnership with the Indiana Project and Timar Ethiopia, is officially accepting applications for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Certification sponsorship program. What is the SIE Certification? The SIE is a premier introductory exam offered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). It validates your foundational knowledge of the … Read more