Project detail - BANCO INTERNACIONAL S.A (ECUADOR)

BANCO INTERNACIONAL S.A (ECUADOR)

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Banco Internacional is part of Grupo Fierro, a Spanish-owned conglomerate comprising among others of Banbif in Peru, a former client of FMO. Banco Internacional was established in 1973 and was the first Ecuadorian bank to join the SWIFT network in 1981. Banco Internacional is recognized as a safe, solid bank focused on corporates and a leader in international trade finance. Banco Internacional is a top performer of the Ecuadorian banking system in terms of portfolio quality, efficiency and growth.

What is our funding objective?

FMO will fund USD 20 mln of a USD 50 mln arranged facility. The funds will be partly used for on-lending to women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in Ecuador and for on-lending to other small and medium-sized enterprises in Ecuador.

Why do we fund this investment?

FMO financing will be directed to Women SME’s and SME clients which helps develop the Ecuadorian economy and supports (formal) job creation.

What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?

FI E&S Category B. Banco Internacional is compliant with IFC’s exclusion list and has an Environmental and Action Plan in place.

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Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Ecuador
Sector
Financial Institutions
Publication date
9/25/2018
Effective date
11/27/2018
Total FMO financing
USD 20.00 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