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IFC Announces $50 M Loan to Caja Arequipa to Promote MSMEs in Peru
The loan will benefit more than 20,000 clients of Caja Arequipa, which will contribute to the development of the most vulnerable sectors of Peru in the context of the economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colombia Is in Talks With Brazil to Implement the Pix Payment System
Colombia is looking to minimize the use of cash in the country and boost the financial inclusion of its most vulnerable citizens.
IFC Announces Loan of up to $100M to Mibanco to Support MSMEs and Women in Peru
The investment will allow the bank to strengthen its lending operations for women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises in the underserved regions of the country.
Emerging Markets Global Advisory Limited Advises on $10M Debt Raise for Banco D-Miro
The funds will allow Banco D-Miro to continue the expansion of its microcredit lending activities in Ecuador.
IFC to Invest BRL 250 Million in Tradepay FIDC to Support Expansion of Retail MSMEs in Brazil, Drive Economic Growth
The investment will help promote greater market competitiveness by bolstering competition in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) financing market through a capital market solution.
IFC and Banco BV Partner to Boost Climate-Smart Vehicles in Brazil
The project aims to widen access to finance for the purchase of these vehicles and help strengthen the country's climate finance market, mitigating climate impact and supporting economic recovery in the country.
Symbiotics Launches $5M Green Bond in Ecuador With FACES
With the issuance of this Green Bond, FACES will finance entrepreneurs engaged in sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery, as well as aquaculture related activities, contributing to the environmentally sustainable management of living natural resources and land use in Ecuador.
Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras
The commitments are part of Mastercard’s engagement, as a founding member, in the Partnership for Central America.
IFC Financing of up to $100 M to Sudameris Supports the Expansion of Access to Credit for SMEs in Paraguay, with a Focus on Women-owned Enterprises
The loan will increase access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Paraguay, which in turn will have a positive impact on job creation and the economic recovery from the effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
ABC Fund Lends $3M to Finamiga to Fund 5K Vehicle, Agricultural Loans for Women in Colombia
Finamiga plans to use the wholesale loan to fund 4,000 retail agricultural loans and 1,000 motorcycle loans.