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. […]
It’s official, the BMIA-FJ training starts today!
The Bloomberg Initiative Africa Financial Journalism Training officially launched and ECMA is proud to have played a key role in bringing the Training to Ethiopia. An outstanding gathering of 55 […]
The Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA) is now accepting applications for the Ethiopian Capital Market Regulatory Sandbox!
Today marks a significant milestone in the Ethiopian financial landscape as we officially launched the Ethiopian Capital Market Regulatory Sandbox! The launch event, held at the Sheraton Addis Hotel, showcased […]
Ethiopian Stock Market: Challenges and Opportunities
Ethiopia’s new ESX, or the stock market, is set to become a reality in 2024-25. In the last five years, there have been continuous efforts by the Ethiopian finance ministry […]
