List of Investment Banks licensed by Ethiopian capital market authority, and trading members of the Ethiopian securities exchange, ESX.
PrizeWorth Investment Bank S.C. is a newly licensed, non-deposit-taking investment bank established to bridge the gap between ambitious Ethiopian enterprises and the capital markets. Operating under the Capital Markets Proclamation No. 1248/2021, the firm is fully regulated by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and is designed to support Ethiopia’s transition toward a market-driven financial…
United Capital Financial Services PLC is now a major name to watch in Ethiopia’s financial sector because it has received the country’s first foreign investment banking license. The move marks a historic step for Ethiopia’s capital market and positions the firm as a pioneer in the next phase of financial sector development. Ethiopia’s capital market…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As Ethiopia’s financial landscape undergoes a generational shift, CBE Capital Investment Bank S.C. has emerged as the premier gateway for both local and international investors. Established as a strategic subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the nation’s largest financial institution—CBE Capital is a full-service investment bank designed to bridge the gap between traditional…