Project detail - BANCO DE LA PRODUCCION S.A.

BANCO DE LA PRODUCCION S.A.

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Banpro is one of the top 3 largest banks in Nicaragua and an existing client of FMO since 2006. The bank is part of the Promerica Group, a long-standing partner of FMO and it plays an important role in the economic development of the country as 2/3 of its loan portfolio isdedicated to corporate and SME lending.

What is our funding objective?

The up to USD 30 mln 10-year green line is earmarked for the financing of green projects according to FMO's green eligibility criteria.

Why do we fund this investment?

A first green loan of USD 15 mln was signed with Banpro in 2014. Since then, Banpro has received green lines from other funders, has established a dedicated green team and has managed to generate a well-diversified green portfolio. This new FMO green line will allow the bank to further grow its green portfolio and to refine its green product offering. In addition, Banpro has an important role in coaching and knowledge sharing about green lines across the other Promerica Group entities, and a leadership role for the Group’s sustainable banking ambitions.

What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?

The transaction includes an Environmental and Social (E&S) Action Plan with the objective of strengthening the bank's E&S risk management capacity.

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Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Nicaragua
Sector
Financial Institutions
Effective date
1/26/2018
Total FMO financing
USD 15.00 MLN
Funding
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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