The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) on Saturday launched the country’s first full Central Securities Depository (CSD) and introduced a new digital investor platform called Ts’ega, in a move aimed at modernising Ethiopia’s financial market infrastructure.
The new CSD system will store and manage securities electronically, replacing manual processes and reducing the risk of errors. It supports key post-trade functions including the transfer of ownership, clearing, settlement, and managing corporate actions such as dividends and bonus shares. NBE said the system will improve transparency and efficiency and bring Ethiopia closer to international market standards.
NBE also unveiled Ts’ega, a national investor portal that allows individuals and institutions to view their securities directly online. It is the first platform in Ethiopia that gives investors real-time access to their holdings without needing updates from banks or brokers. The central bank said this will help broaden investor participation and support financial inclusion.
The CSD also introduces services for private securities, including converting physical certificates into electronic form, centralized custody, and automated post-trade processing.
NBE said the launch supports its 2023–2026 strategy, which focuses on digitisation, improving monetary policy tools, and enhancing data-driven decision-making. It added that the rollout does not change existing procedures for banks or intermediaries, and all operations will continue as usual.
The central bank plans to select the first 50 users to test the Ts’ega mobile application once it becomes available. Interested applicants can register through a form on the NBE website.
NBE said the new systems mark an important step in building a modern, transparent capital market and strengthening confidence among investors.
