Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) Grants Licenses to Three New Capital Market Service Providers
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is proud to announce the granting of licenses to three (3) new capital market service providers (CMSPs) after a rigorous license application review process. In addition, the ECMA has approved the licensing of ten (10) Appointed Representatives and the appointment of fifteen (15) board directors of the three newly […]
Ethiopian Capital Market Investors Expo Successfully Concluded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbQBCdNJMFY&t=52sThe Ethiopian Capital Market Authority successfully concluded the two-day Investors Expo held from June 19–20, 2026 with strong public participation and a significant number of visitors attending to learn more about investment opportunities in the capital market. We sincerely thank all stakeholders, exhibitors, and participants whose contributions helped make the Expo a meaningful and successful event. ECMA […]
ECMA and Luxembourg Delegation Discuss Collaboration
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) was pleased to welcome H.E. Jeanne Crauser, Ambassador of Luxembourg to Ethiopia, Ms. Ariane Moayed, Chargé d’Affaires, and Mr. Maxime Ladriere, First Secretary, for a productive discussion on strengthening cooperation between Luxembourg and Ethiopia’s emerging capital market. The meeting served as a follow-up to previous engagements and focused on […]
Regional Regulators Roundtable Series – East Africa
The East Africa Regional Regulators Roundtable is underway at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, convening capital market and pension regulators from across the region to strengthen regulatory cooperation and advance capital markets development. Hosted by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), FSD Africa, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa […]
ECMA Licenses United Capital Financial Services PLC as Investment Bank
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has granted a Capital Market Service Provider (CMSP) license to United Capital Financial Services PLC, a subsidiary of United Capital Group Nigeria, making it the first foreign investment bank to establish a subsidiary in Ethiopia. The license authorizes the company to operate under the Investment Banking category. The Authority […]
ECMA and ESX Soft Launch Ethiopia’s Sustainable Securities Framework
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), in collaboration with FSD Ethiopia, held soft launch session for Ethiopia’s Sustainable Securities guidelines and listing frameworks, a key initiative aimed at supporting sustainable finance and responsible investment in the country. The launch program was officially opened by ECMA Director General Hana Tehelku, […]
ECMA and Oromia Sovereign Fund Held Discussions on Capital Market Participation
ECMA and Oromia Sovereign Fund Held Discussions on Capital Market Participation The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has held discussions with senior officials of the Oromia Sovereign Fund on the fund’s potential participation in Ethiopia’s emerging capital market. During the discussion, ECMA Director General Hana Tehelku emphasized that the fund’s broad investment capacity across multiple […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee Reviews ECMA’s Progress.
The House of Peoples’ Representatives Standing Committee on Trade and Tourism conducted a supervisory field visit to the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) to assess progress on its nine-month plan and overall institutional readiness. The visit provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on ECMA’s progress in strengthening regulatory and legal frameworks, human resource capacity, and […]
Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) Grants License to Prime Capital S.C.
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has granted a Capital Market Service Provider (CMSP) license to Prime Capital S.C, authorizing the company to operate under the Investment Banking (non-banking group) category. Additionally, the Authority has approved the licensing of four (4) Appointed Representatives and approved the appointment of nine (9) board directors within Prime Capital […]
Ethiopia’s Financial Reforms Support a Growing Capital Market
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) participated in the Invest in Ethiopia 2026 High-Level Business Forum, where ECMA Director General Hana Tehelku joined a panel to discuss the country’s financial sector reforms. She highlighted how the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda including improved transparency, streamlined financial processes, and the development of a capital market has helped […]
