ESX hosted a stakeholder validation workshop on Real Estate Investment Trusts and Funds (REITs/Fs) - ESX
According to Ethiopian Securities Exchange, The Ethiopian Securities Exchange, with support from FSD Ethiopia, NSE, i‑Capital Africa Institute, the REITs Association of Kenya and EREDA, convened market stakeholders for a validation workshop on introducing REITs and real‑estate funds in Ethiopia.
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What happened
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), supported by FSD Ethiopia and technical contributions from Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC, i‑Capital Africa Institute, the REITs Association of Kenya and the Ethiopian Real Estate Developers Association, held a stakeholder validation workshop to discuss the legal, regulatory, operational and tax frameworks needed to launch Real Estate Investment Trusts and Funds (REITs/Fs) in Ethiopia. Participants reviewed and provided input on a phased implementation roadmap aimed at establishing a transparent and sustainable…
Why it matters
The workshop marks a coordinated effort to broaden Ethiopia’s capital‑market offerings, potentially increasing access to capital for real‑estate development and allowing investors exposure to professionally managed property assets. By leveraging regional expertise, the initiative seeks to build a regulatory framework that supports market integrity, investor protection and diversification of the domestic financial market.
What to watch
Watch for official pricing, liquidity, participation and regulatory updates that show how the change is affecting Ethiopia’s financial markets.
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