Ethiopian Securities Exchange approves 11 new listings

Ethiopian Securities Exchange: The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is Ethiopia's primary organized platform for trading securities, launched to establish a formal capital market after more than five decades without one. It operates as a public-private partnership and forms part of the country's economic liberalization efforts under broader regulatory frameworks. In the reported development, the exchange has granted in-principle approvals for multiple new listings to expand the roster of publicly traded companies. Market Growth: The Ethiopian Securities Exchange continues to advance listings of financial institutions and other firms as part of ongoing capital market development. Economic Reforms: The exchange supports Ethiopia's wider shift toward regulated financial markets and greater corporate transparency through structured trading mechanisms.