Guest Contribution

Ethiopian Banks Rushing for the Capital Market Badge Without a Map

Ethiopia’s banks are racing into capital markets, just as they did with branches, ATMs, and skyscrapers. But without skills, governance, and investor trust, could we be setting the market up to fail?

Merging with Dignity: Lessons for Ethiopia’s Private Banks from Truist

Ethiopia’s private banks were built on trust, not by Wall Street veterans. Now, a 5-billion-birr capital rule, foreign competition, and tight regulations are forcing a shift from legacy to structure.

The Changing FMCG Landscape in Addis Ababa

Corridor development in Addis Ababa brought new roads but also new retail voids. Where markets collapsed, souks returned. We need smarter GTM & RTM strategies to catch up.

It’s Not Just Rates, It’s Roots: Inside the Psychology of Ethiopian Diaspora Remittances

Formal doesn’t always mean safe especially for Ethiopians who migrated under pressure, without documents, or with stories of institutions that failed them. Trust and kinship usually trump formality.

Capital Markets: Charting a Course for Ethiopian Banks in the New Financial Era

As capital markets open and regulatory demands intensify, will Ethiopian banks evolve into integrated financial institutions or sharpen their edge in a specific niche? African peers offer insight.

If a 15-year-old Ethiopian Can Work, Why Can't They Open a Bank Account or Get a SIM Card Independently?

5 million young Ethiopians are stuck between two laws, eligible to work, but locked out of banking. Time to align regulations and let 15-17-year-olds access formal financial services with safeguards.

Digital Banking and Capital Markets: Ethiopia’s Next Leap in Financial Inclusion

The convergence of Ethiopia’s first securities exchange with mobile banking adoption could democratize capital market access. The realization of capital markets that serve everyone is within reach.

Making Space for Fintech Innovation in Ethiopia

Digital lending, mobile money, and online banking need more than ideas, they need an ecosystem with regulatory support and capital access. Sandboxes offer a critical bridge.