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The wait is finally over. In March 2026, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) officially launched ንዋይ (Neway), a mobile trading app designed to bring the capital market to the palm of every Ethiopian’s hand. Transitioning from its pilot phase (formerly known as Marlin® ESX), Neway, which translates to “wealth”, promises to democratize investing. But as … Read more
The licensing of Siinqee Investment Bank S.C. on December 31, 2025, represents a pivotal expansion for one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing financial institutions. Emerging from the legacy of the Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company (OCSSCO), Siinqee Bank has rapidly transitioned into a commercial powerhouse. Its new investment banking arm is the centerpiece of a broader … Read more
The launch of First Addis Investment Bank PLC (FAIB) on October 30, 2025, represents a landmark shift in the Ethiopian financial landscape. While the first wave of investment banking licenses was dominated by subsidiaries of legacy commercial banks—such as CBE Capital and Wegagen Capital—First Addis Investment Bank is the country’s first fully independent, non-bank affiliated … Read more
As the financial architecture of Ethiopia shifts toward a capital-market-driven model, Awash Capital S.C. has emerged as a powerhouse intended to diversify the country’s investment landscape. Licensed on November 19, 2025, by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), Awash Capital is the fourth investment bank to enter the market. While it is a subsidiary of … Read more
The licensing of Ethio Fidelity Securities S.C. marks a historic milestone in the liberalization of Ethiopia’s financial sector. On July 30, 2025, the firm made headlines by becoming the first independently established private entity to secure a Securities Dealer license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA). Unlike many of its competitors, such as Wegagen … Read more
While traditional banks focus on moving capital, i-Capital Africa Institute P.L.C. focuses on the intellectual infrastructure required to make that capital productive. On November 30, 2024, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) officially licensed i-Capital Africa Institute as the country’s third Securities Investment Advisor, placing it alongside global giants like Deloitte. Led by Group CEO … Read more
The emergence of Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C. (WCIB) signals a high-stakes evolution in the Ethiopian financial sector, transitioning from traditional asset-backed lending to a dynamic, market-driven economy. As the first private investment bank to receive an operational license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) in March 2025, Wegagen Capital serves as the strategic … Read more
Wegagen Bank has registered and listed 6,218,635 shares on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), with a total listed capital of 6.2 billion Br. This listing was carried out via a “Listing by Introduction,” representing all of the bank’s existing shares. The bank became the first to join the new Ethiopian stock market with a paid-up capital of 6.2 … Read more
Gadaa Bank has listed 1.23 million of its shares on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) to provide liquidity for existing shareholders through an “introduction” method. Each share is valued at a par value of ETB 1,000. The bank, which serves over 30,000 shareholders, is not raising new capital with this listing. For modern investors, tracking … Read more
As Ethiopia’s capital market moves from concept to reality, Gadaa Securities Dealer S.C. has emerged as a cornerstone institution. As one of the first firms to receive a full Securities Dealer license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and secure trading membership on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), Gadaa is a critical gateway for … Read more