ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 22, 2026 – Prize Worth Investment Bank S.C. has officially joined the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) as a Trading Member, receiving its membership certificate at a ceremony held today on the Exchange’s Head Office. The admission brings the total number of ESX Trading Members to nine, a milestone that reflects the steady growth of Ethiopia’s capital market.

Prize Worth Investment Bank S.C. was admitted after obtaining its license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and meeting all the Exchange’s membership requirements. The certificate presented at the ceremony confirms the firm’s readiness to begin trading activities on the Exchange.

In its new role, Prize Worth Investment Bank S.C. will be able to execute securities transactions on behalf of its clients through the ESX trading platform. Its entry adds to the range of brokerage and investment services available to the public, giving more investors a direct route into the market and supporting greater trading activity and liquidity over time.

Speaking at the occasion, Yodit Kassa, Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, said: “Welcoming Prize Worth Investment Bank S.C. as our ninth Trading Member marks another step forward for Ethiopia’s capital market. A strong network of qualified intermediaries is essential to expanding investor access and building market confidence, and we look forward to Prize Worth’s contribution to that growth.”

The growing number of Trading Members highlights rising confidence in Ethiopia’s securities market and the private sector’s readiness to take part in it. ESX continues to work closely with its members to ensure that every intermediary operating on the Exchange meets high standards of professionalism, operational capability, and regulatory compliance.

Looking ahead, the Exchange remains committed to widening market participation, building investor trust, and creating an efficient platform for raising long-term capital that supports Ethiopia’s broader economic growth.