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.
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…
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…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) launched Neway its official web and mobile trading platform — in March 2026, in partnership with technology provider Infotech Private Limited. If you want to buy or sell shares, bonds, or other listed instruments in Ethiopia, Neway is currently the only sanctioned way to do it from your phone. This…
Ethiopia’s first organized securities exchange, Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), was officially launched in January of 2025. Licensed and regulated by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, ESX is playing the central market organizer role for the country’s nascent stock market. Since its official launch, the ESX has overseen the listing and share registration of major private…
Ethiopian Securities Exchange launched Neway, a Mobile platform designed to make market participation more accessible, transparent, and convenient for investors. The app is available for the public and you can download Neway mobile application from Google Play and App Store. You can also scan the respective QR codes to download Neway mobile application. Trade Smarter…