FATF Findings Highlight Ethiopia's Financial Regulatory Gaps

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) reported in 2025 that hidden ownership and complex financial structures remain significant methods for evading international sanctions. The report notes that only 16 percent of assessed countries are currently effective in enforcing proliferation sanctions. Domestically, Ethiopia's regulatory bodies, including the Capital Market Authority and the National Bank of Ethiopia, are urged to improve data sharing to monitor financial risks. With over 47,000 investors recently engaging with Ethio telecom, the report emphasizes that building public trust through regulated investment schemes is crucial. Strengthening oversight is presented as essential to attracting further investments into the Ethiopian market.