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Mar 19, 2026
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Ethiopia’s financial system is undergoing a structural shift following foreign e
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia to launch interdealer FX trading platform in 2026. Current export FX surrender requirement stands at 70%. Exporters retain 30% under …
Mar 02, 2026
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia issued public notice on 27 February 2026. Birr-paired peer-to-peer transactions via trading platforms are not permitted. Prohibition applies unless explicitly …
Feb 28, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia allocated $455. 29 million in second $500 million special FX auction. Weighted average selling rate settled at 155. 17 Birr …
Feb 27, 2026
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NBE FX Auction No. 18 cleared at 155. 12 ETB per USD on latest auction date. National Bank of Ethiopia offered USD 70 million …
Feb 17, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia to conduct USD 70 million FX auction on February 17. Bids accepted from commercial banks between 10:00 AM and 12:00 …
Feb 17, 2026
Regulations - Financial
Here are the key changes:NBE allows banks to apply forward exchange rates alongside spot rates for FX transactionsService exporters may retain 100% of export …
Feb 11, 2026
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Ethiopia’s banking sector posted a combined profit of 91. 06 billion birr in the first half of the fiscal year. Profits followed currency liberalisation …
Feb 10, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia will open four new regional branches. Branches planned in Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Jimma, and Dire Dawa. Project aims to strengthen …
Feb 10, 2026
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IMF extends deadline for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to cut net open position (NOP) to March 2026 from end-2025. CBE must reduce on-balance …
Feb 09, 2026
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia targets full removal of the bank credit growth cap by December 2026. Credit cap currently limits annual bank lending growth …
Feb 09, 2026
Regulations - Financial
The central bank stated that the indicative prices are reference benchmarks only, intended to support consistency and transparency in import valuation, and are not …
Feb 07, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia plans to allow unlimited deposits of legally earned foreign currency in commercial banks. Policy targets individuals and entities earning foreign …
Feb 03, 2026