The National Bank of Ethiopia, together with the Ministry of Finance and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, has commenced securities trading and the first-ever listing of Government of Ethiopia Treasury bills on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. The central bank highlighted its role in establishing the Central Securities Depository and modernising market infrastructure to enable transparent, secure and efficient trading. Governor Mamo Mihretu framed the move as part of continued innovation and collaboration to advance the capital market ecosystem and its supporting infrastructure.
National Bank of Ethiopia 2025-07-11
National Bank of Ethiopia supports launch of securities trading and first Government Treasury Bill listing on Ethiopian Securities Exchange
The National Bank of Ethiopia, with the Ministry of Finance and the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, has initiated securities trading and listed Government of Ethiopia Treasury bills on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange. The central bank emphasized establishing the Central Securities Depository and modernizing market infrastructure for transparent and efficient trading. Governor Mamo Mihretu described this as a step towards enhancing the capital market ecosystem.