List of securities brokers licensed by Ethiopian capital market authority, trading member of Ethiopian securities exchange, ESX.
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 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
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 … Read more