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January 6, 2026

SBB/99/2026 -REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING A BANK BRANCH TO OPERATE IN SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

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January 6, 2026
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Directives
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nbe.gov.et/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DIRECTIVE-NO.-SBB992026-REQUIREMENTS-FOR-LICENSING-A-BANK-BRANCH-TO-OPERATE-IN-SPECIAL-ECONOMIC-ZONE-1-1.pdf

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The National Bank of Ethiopia has issued Directive No. SBB/99/2026, which outlines the requirements for licensing a bank branch to operate in a Special Economic Zone, including minimum criteria such as market share, capital adequacy ratio, and liquidity ratio. The directive aims to regulate banking business in Special Economic Zones and ensure that banks operating in these zones comply with relevant laws, regulations, and National Bank Directives.

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