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. The session brought together a broad spectrum of participants, including licensed capital market service providers, license applicants, and representatives from market infrastructure institutions. Notably, the […]
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 delegates, carefully chosen from a competitive selection of 432 applications will go through the rigorous 6 months training. We look forward to see the impact […]
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 the potential of the Sandbox to transform Ethiopia’s financial sector. This initiative provides a controlled environment for FinTechs, SMEs, startups, and other innovative enterprises to […]
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 in association with African market specialists to pave the way for its stock market.
Prioritizing Physical Infrastructure
For starters, Ethiopia needs to upgrade its internet and cell phone capabilities. It is a digital and tech-driven age, and Ethiopia needs to set foot in and ensure fast and accurate trading.
Launching Ethiopian Stock Market: Expected Benefits
Before Ethiopia launches its stock market, it must run informative campaigns to raise public awareness about the stock market. For instance, the stock market can help Ethiopia drive consistent economic growth.
ECMA Engages Mekelle on Capital Market Growth
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) embarked on a successful two-day regional roadshow to Mekelle. Our Senior management team engaged with the dynamic university community, large companies, and innovative startups, sparking insightful discussions about the future of Ethiopia’s capital market and what opportunities it brings to the Tigray region. We had the privilege of connecting […]
ECMA and ESX Train Development Bank on Capital Market Essentials
This week, in partnership with Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) we had the pleasure of hosting a successful full-day training session for the Development Bank of Ethiopia. This week, in partnership with Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) we had the pleasure of hosting a successful full-day training session for the Development Bank of Ethiopia. The training centered […]
ECMA and ESX Provide Capital Market Training to Commercial Nominees PLC
Last week, Ethiopian Capital Market Authority in collaboration with the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) team hosted a training session for Commercial Nominees PLC Senior Management team. The session focused on the basics of the Capital Market and the opportunities it brings for the company, providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper understanding among the participants. […]
