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Nubank Secures Loan of up to $150 Million From IFC to Strengthen Its Operation and Expand Access to Financial Services in Colombia
The new loan will increase access to payment systems for Colombians, in addition to promoting greater competition in the industry in favor of consumers.
MicroRate Authorized to Operate As a Risk Rating Agency in Panama
This is the first time that a rating agency specializing in microfinance has been authorized in Panama to rate regulated financial institutions in the country.
Symbiotics Investments Launches Its First Green Bond in Central America With Corporación Interamericana Para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura “CIFI”
With the issuance of this Green Bond, CIFI will promote sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean by financing several green projects in renewable energy: solar, wind, geothermal power, biomass or biogas power, and hydropower.
IFC Announces $300 Million Loan to Banistmo to Boost Financing for SMEs and Preferential Mortgages
The investment will allow Banistmo to address two development challenges simultaneously by reducing the financing gap for SMEs and addressing the country's housing deficit.
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.