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10 YEARS

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS) celebrated its 10th anniversary in the presence of former and current presidents and board members at the Hilton Hotel on December 19, 2019.

10 YEARS

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS) celebrated its 10th anniversary in the presence of former and current presidents and board members at the Hilton Hotel on December 19, 2019. PSS is a consortium owned by six private banks. It was established in 2009 to save the high investment cost of the modern payment platform and deliver electronic payment services to financial institutions with a shared system.

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NBE Expands Diaspora Warning Over Unlicensed Remittance Firms

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued an expanded public warning targeting unlicensed remittance operators abroad, flagging four U.S.-based companies it says are undermining Ethiopia's financial regulations. The warning includes newly disclosed findings and specific cases that underscore growing concerns about illicit cross-border financial activity. Remittance flows remain a vital lifeline for Ethiopia's economy, supporting households and supplying critical foreign currency. But as...

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Stricter Standards Unveiled for Public Auditors, Accounting Firms

The Accounting & Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) has issued a new directive aimed at strengthening oversight and professional standards in the accounting and auditing sector. Grounded in the Financial Reporting Proclamation, the directive addresses long-standing regulatory gaps while preparing the sector for the country's emerging capital market. Key provisions introduce stricter licensing standards for public auditors, professionals permitted to audit public interest entities. Applican...

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Export Recovery Gains Ground, Industry Still Lags Potential

The Ministry of Industry (MoI) has reported a modest rebound in Ethiopia's manufacturing exports, with revenues climbing eight percent in the 2025 fiscal year to reach 318 million dollars. Minister Melaku Alebel attributed the growth to a gradual sectoral recovery but acknowledged the figures remain well below the country's industrial potential. Speaking at a forum held with 60 top-performing manufacturers, Melaku said the ministry is working to unlock bottlenecks and improve coordination. Th...

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