Company Name: BluFin Capital Advisory PLC
License Category: Securities Investment Advisor
Regulatory Status: Licensed by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) as of July 10, 2026.
Role in Market: As a Securities Investment Advisor, the firm is authorized to provide professional investment advice, research, and advisory services within Ethiopia’s regulated capital market framework.
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…
As Ethiopia’s financial landscape undergoes a historic transformation in 2026, BDO Consulting PLC has solidified its position as a top-tier advisory powerhouse. On February 12, 2026, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) officially granted BDO Consulting PLC a Capital Market Service Provider license under the Securities Investment Advisor (Corporate) category. This milestone integrates BDO’s massive…
As Ethiopia transitions toward a market-led economy with the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), D and T has emerged as a cornerstone institution, providing the technical expertise required to modernize the nation’s financial and corporate sectors. The firm represents a significant chapter in the history of “Big Four” consultancy in East Africa. The…
Lumina Capital PLC is a specialized business and investment consulting firm headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The firm focuses on driving growth for Ethiopian enterprises by providing strategic consulting, capital market advisory, and entrepreneurship support. With a mission to deliver practical, tailored solutions, Lumina Capital assists clients in navigating the complexities of the emerging Ethiopian…
Equation Securities Investment Advisor PLC is a prominent financial advisory firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company is among the select group of pioneers officially licensed by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) to provide expert guidance within the nation’s emerging financial ecosystem. Under License No. 980/2024, granted on March 21, 2025, the firm…
As Ethiopia’s financial architecture undergoes a historic transformation in 2026, Zuri Capital S.C. has positioned itself as a sophisticated partner for those navigating the new Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). Licensed as a Securities Investment Advisor (Corporate) by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) (License granted October 1, 2025), the firm combines deep local market intelligence…