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 licensing of Ethio Fidelity Securities S.C. marks a historic milestone in the liberalization of Ethiopia’s financial sector. On July 30, 2025, the firm made headlines by becoming the first independently established private entity to secure a Securities Dealer license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA). Unlike many of its competitors, such as Wegagen…
While traditional banks focus on moving capital, i-Capital Africa Institute P.L.C. focuses on the intellectual infrastructure required to make that capital productive. On November 30, 2024, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) officially licensed i-Capital Africa Institute as the country’s third Securities Investment Advisor, placing it alongside global giants like Deloitte. Led by Group CEO…
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 capital market moves from concept to reality, Gadaa Securities Dealer S.C. has emerged as a cornerstone institution. As one of the first firms to receive a full Securities Dealer license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and secure trading membership on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), Gadaa is a critical gateway for…
StockMarket.et, Biritu is an educational persona and the “voice” of their learning platform. While the name pays homage to the National Bank of Ethiopia’s long-standing magazine, StockMarket.et has transformed “Biritu” into a friendly, expert guide that breaks down complex capital market concepts for the everyday Ethiopian investor. Think of this version of Biritu as a…
The success of any stock market depends on more than just high-speed fiber optics and trading software; it requires a population that understands how to use them. In Ethiopia, where formal equity trading has been absent for over fifty years, the “knowledge gap” is the single greatest risk to market stability. To bridge this divide,…
For decades, owning shares in Ethiopia meant keeping track of physical paper certificates and waiting for annual meetings to understand your holdings. The launch of the Ts’ega portal marks the end of that era, replacing manual, paper-based uncertainty with a real-time digital ecosystem. Developed as a core pillar of the NBE’s 2023–2026 strategic plan, this…