Project detail - SUDAMERIS BANK S.A.E.C.A.

SUDAMERIS BANK S.A.E.C.A.

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Established in 1958, Sudameris Bank S.A.E.C.A. (“Sudameris”) is active and operational in Paraguay but 98.2% owned by the Irish Abbeyfiled Group Ltd through Abbeyfield Financial Holdings. It is a commercial bank, offering products to corporate clients, retail clients and SMEs. Corporate clients have traditionally formed the largest part of the lending portfolio, followed by SMEs and retail clients however, Sudameris has been successful in increasing its retail client base and SME portfolio.

What is our funding objective?

To support Sudameris to co-fund the services of external consultants for TA assistance for a green credit line and in particular the implementation of green lending facilities (toolkit).

Why do we fund this investment?

To help Sudameris with the development of a green loan product that will help the FI to on-lend to several smaller projects in Paraguay.

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Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Paraguay
Sector
Financial Institutions
Publication date
10/23/2020
Effective date
11/18/2020
Total FMO financing
EUR 0.03 MLN
Funding
FMO NV
Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C)
A