ECMA and InfraCredit Sign MoU to Support the Development of Credit Guarantee Facility in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a […]
Attention

It is to be recalled that the public consultation on the Draft Directive on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) will be held on September 16, 2025, at Addis Ababa University, Commerce […]
ECMA Celebrates Summer Camp 2025 Success

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) proudly congratulates the participants of the Summer Camp 2025 Program, an initiative designed to introduce high-potential university students and young professionals to the capital market […]
A Well-informed Media is Essential to the Success of any Capital Market

Journalists play a critical role in shaping public understanding, enhancing transparency, and fostering investor confidence by delivering accurate, timely, and accessible financial information. The training brought together journalists from TV, […]
ECMA and Ethiopian Mediation and Arbitration Center (EMAC) discuss to Forge Partnerships to Strengthen Capital Market Dispute Resolution

Addis Ababa, July, 2025 – ECMA The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) held a productive discussion with the Ethiopian Mediation and Arbitration Center (EMAC) to explore ways of cooperation in […]
ECMA Hosts Ambassadors for Strategic Dialogue on Capital Market Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – July 2025 We were honored to welcome the Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors of Israel to Ethiopian and the African Union to the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority […]
Historic Launch: Ethiopia’s Capital Market Officially Opens Trading on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)

Ethiopia launches the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), marking the first regulated trading of government and equity securities—an economic milestone led by ECMA under the Homegrown Reform Agenda.
ECMA, Ethiopian AI Institute, and PMO Advisor Discuss Support for Startups and SMEs

ECMA, the Ethiopian AI Institute, and the PMO Advisor held a meeting to support startups and SMEs by developing regulatory frameworks, financial tools, and tech collaborations that foster innovation and growth.
AfDB Approves $400,000 Grant to Boost Ethiopia’s Capital Market Development

We’re excited to announce that the African Development Bank Group has approved a $400,000 grant to support capital market development in Ethiopia!
The funding will strengthen ECMA’s infrastructure, support the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) in diversifying its offerings, and help build a transparent, resilient, and investor-ready market.
A heartfelt thank you to the African Development Bank for its continued partnership and support.
ECMA Hosts Stakeholder Session on Draft AML/CFT KYC Guidelines

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) recently convened a stakeholder engagement session to discuss the draft Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines. […]