The deadline for Dashen Bank’s public share sale ended on March 16, 2026. Was the 2,900 ETB price tag justified? Let’s look at the cold, hard numbers from the June 2025 audited report. 1️⃣ The P/E Ratio: How fast do you get your money back? The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio tells us how much you are…
In a landmark move for Ethiopia’s financial landscape, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) officially launched the Automated Interbank Foreign Exchange Trading Platform today, January 28, 2026. The launch event, held at the NBE headquarters, brought together executives from the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), leaders of commercial banks, and key international financial stakeholders. The platform…
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is decentralizing its power, moving beyond its headquarters in Addis Ababa to establish four new regional branches. In a major step toward modernizing the country’s financial oversight, the central bank has confirmed that construction is now underway in Bahir Dar, Jimma, Hawassa, and Dire Dawa. The expansion isn’t just…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has officially signaled a new era for the country’s economy. In a major milestone, six of Ethiopia’s banking giants have received “approval in principle” to list on the ESX Main Market, marking the beginning of a modern era for local investors. While several institutions are in the pipeline, two banks…
For years, buying shares in Ethiopia’s biggest companies felt like a private club. But that is officially changing. Dashen Bank has just cleared its final administrative hurdle to list on the brand-new Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). After settling a 506.5 million Birr tax obligation—covering everything from business profits to dividends—the Ministry of Revenues has given…
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’s capital market undergoes a rapid and historic transformation in 2026, ProInvest Capital PLC has emerged as a premier partner for those looking to navigate this new financial landscape. Officially licensed by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) on November 3, 2025, ProInvest Capital operates as a Securities Investment Advisor (Corporate). The firm serves…
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…
As Ethiopia enters a new era of financial modernization in 2026, Ignite Capital PLC has emerged as a groundbreaking force in the national capital market. As the first women-founded firm to be licensed by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), Ignite Capital is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional enterprise and modern securities…
The recent, historic opening of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has paved the way for a transformative era in the nation’s financial sector. As Ethiopia’s capital market begins to flourish, both domestic and international investors face a landscape ripe with opportunity but also fraught with the complexities of a newly formed regulatory environment. Standing at…