A Once-in-a-Generation Market Opportunity

Ethiopia is launching its first securities exchange. Banks are getting licensed. The technology mandate is clear. Here's why your bank needs to act now.

Banks Getting Licenses
16+
Proclamation Year
2021
Technology Mandate
ECMA
Market Launch
2025

The Regulatory Landscape

ESX Launch

Ethiopia's first securities exchange is launching, creating the foundational infrastructure for capital markets. Banks need trading technology to participate.

Bank Licensing Wave

Over 16 commercial banks are establishing investment bank subsidiaries. Each needs modern, compliant trading technology to serve their customers.

ECMA Technology Mandate

ECMA requires all licensed capital market participants to maintain "up-to-date technology and automated systems" — a mandate Ethioshare is built to fulfill.

Diaspora Demand

Billions in annual diaspora remittances are seeking investment channels. Banks that offer securities trading will capture this demand.

Market Context

GDP Growth
7.5%
Driving capital market demand
Banks Licensed
16+
Investment bank subsidiaries
Diaspora Remittances
$5B+
Annual inflow seeking investment channels
Population
120M+
Underserved retail investor base

Key Drivers

ESX Launch

Ethiopian Securities Exchange Launch

The ESX is establishing the first formal securities exchange in Ethiopia, creating unprecedented demand for trading infrastructure from licensed participants.

Bank Licensing

Bank Licensing Wave Accelerates

Major Ethiopian banks are racing to establish investment bank subsidiaries, with over 16 institutions in various stages of licensing. Each needs technology partners to go to market.

Regulation

Capital Market Proclamation 1248/2021 Requirements

The regulatory framework mandates modern technology, KYC/AML compliance, and automated systems for all capital market participants — creating a clear need for platforms like Ethioshare.