Awash Bank S.C., the largest private bank in Ethiopia & Equb Financial Technologies PLC, a pioneer peer-to-peer #fintech company, have launched their partnership today on August 17th, 2024 to push for digitized payments through Awash Bank’s channels including AwashBirr-pro & the bank’s branch channels.

Mr. Kefyalew Shiferaw, CDFP, Chief Digital Banking Officer said, “This partnership will revolutionize #Ethiopia’s long-lived & traditional financial institution, Equb, by integrating it to the modern banking landscape.”

FSD Ethiopia’s Abel Taddele, also congratulated the parties & mentioned that, “…financial inclusion can be attained through collaboration of both finance & technology stakeholders.”

eQUB CEO, Alexander Hizikias, added that, “This partnership aligns with the governments efforts of inclusive digitization that most Ethiopians rely on…”

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#eQUB has become the first-ever #Ethiopian company to be represented on the London Stock Exchange Market Open Ceremony alongside other #African Startups hosted by LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Digital Collective Africa and AfricArena #London Summit 2025.

We had the privilege to ring the bell alongside key stakeholders, partners, investors & startups. We also attended insightful panels discussions & keynotes.

Thanks to Methys Group Team @africarena & our partners at @internationaltradecentre

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