Project detail - BANCO PICHINCHA C.A.

BANCO PICHINCHA C.A.

Status: Completed investment
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Who is our customer

Pichincha is Ecuador’s largest bank with the most extensive branch and ATM networks. It is also the largest player in the mico-, small- and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) market. Pichincha has operations in all 24 provinces of Ecuador, with 303 branches and 9,300 non-banking correspondents.

What is our funding objective?

FMO is providing Pichincha with long-term subordinated debt. The purpose of FMO's funding is to strengthen Pichincha's capital base and to foster the development of the bank's loan portfolio for MSMEs in Ecuador.

Why do we fund this investment?

FMO's loan offers Pichincha scarce long-term funding. In addition, FMO has also catalyzed the involvement of other development finance institutions. On the non-financial side, FMO plans to assist Pichincha in developing their environmental and social management system.

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Website customer/investment
http://www.pichincha.com
Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Ecuador
Sector
Financial Institutions
Effective date
12/11/2013
End date
8/16/2022
Total FMO financing
USD 20.00 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)
B