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The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially licensed three new service providers, strengthening the nation’s financial infrastructure. The new entries, announced by Director General Hana Tehelku on July 10, 2026, increase the total number of licensed capital market service providers in Ethiopia to 21. The New Licensees In addition to these core licenses, the…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has granted “Approval in Principle” to four companies to join its Main Market, marking a major milestone for the nation’s emerging capital market. The following companies are moving forward with their listing plans: While Ayat S.C., Sidama Bank, and Nib Insurance must still finalize securities registration with the Ethiopian Capital…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for Hibret Insurance S.C., the regulator confirmed on June 29, 2026. This move brings the insurer into full compliance with the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024. The approved registration encompasses 1,500,000 existing shares held by current shareholders and…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for Gadaa Bank S.C., the regulator confirmed on June 29, 2026. The move brings the lender’s equity structure into formal alignment with the national requirements set forth by the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024. Under the provisions of…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of securities for ZamZam Bank S.C., the regulator announced on July 6. The approval, granted on June 29, 2026, marks a pivotal step in the bank’s capital expansion strategy and establishes it as the first fully interest-free financial institution to secure regulatory clearance under…
Gadda Bank reported a pretax profit exceeding 1 billion birr for the 2025/26 fiscal year, a 113 percent increase over the previous year, the lender announced at a press briefing. The performance reflects a period of accelerated growth across the bank’s balance sheet and physical infrastructure. Financial Performance Indicators: Strategic developments during the fiscal year…
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has cemented its position as the bedrock of the nation’s financial system, reporting a record-breaking annual profit of over 80 billion birr for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The results, announced on July 1, highlight the state lender’s continued dominance even as Ethiopia’s banking sector undergoes rapid competitive expansion. A…
Awash Bank has officially reported its 2026 fiscal year earnings, showcasing a record-breaking period of growth for Ethiopia’s private banking sector. With total assets reaching 622 billion birr and a deposit surge of 41%, the bank continues to cement its role as a key pillar of the Ethiopian economy. Key highlights from the fiscal year:…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has officially approved the registration of 5,000,000 existing shares held by shareholders of Addis Bank S.C., the regulator confirmed on June 29, 2026. This move marks a significant step in the ongoing formalization of Ethiopia’s financial sector under the recently enacted Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No….
Ethiopia has reached a preliminary deal with bondholders to restructure the defaulted $1 billion international bond. The Ministry of Finance on Monday announced the deal detailing proposed terms that Ethiopia will issue an $880 million restructured bond to be repaid in installments, with the final maturity set for July 2029 and an interest rate of…