FIRST NATIONAL BANK ZAMBIA LIMITED
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Who is our customer
FNB Zambia is a registered commercial bank in Zambia, a full subsidiary of FNB which is a division of FirstRand Bank Limited. FNB Zambia was established in April 2009. It now operates in over 23 branches countrywide. It provides services to businesses and individuals across Zambia. The bank employs more than 750 staff and has set a clear growth strategy based on a comprehensive offering of banking services and leveraging on FirstRand's client relationships in the region. FNB Zambia's business focus is primarily local corporates, SME's and retail.
What is our funding objective?
Through the provision of a Tier 2 Capital facility, FMO's funding ensures to further strengthen the Capital base of the bank, enabling it to pursue its growth strategy and more specifically to protect its Capital Adequacy against (adverse) movements in the USD/Kwacha exchange rate.
Why do we fund this investment?
Through our funding, FMO supports a subsidiary of longstanding FMO partner FirstRand Bank in soundly managing its Capital base whilst achieving growth in the loan book which is primarily productive and directed towards SME's in a Low Income Country, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 5/4/2021 | USD 10.00 MLN |
- Region
- Africa
- Country
- Zambia
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 11/18/2016
- End date
- 9/6/2022
- Total FMO financing
- USD 7.50 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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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