Project detail - Khan Bank LLC

Khan Bank LLC

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Khan Bank is a FMO client since 2009. It is Mongolia's largest commercial bank, representing one third of the country’s banking sector. Via its extensive physical presence (545 branches) it provides banking services to 2.7mln customers (82% of the Mongolian population) reaching the most remote areas of the country.

What is our funding objective?

Proposed is an investment of up to USD 35mln in the first Green Bond issued by Khan Bank. The total Bond issuance size is expected to be USD 60mln. The funding will be used to exclusively finance or re-finance green projects that comply with the eligibility criteria included in the green bond framework.

Why do we fund this investment?

FMO aspires to build a strong relationship with Khan Bank along the mutual strategy of sustainable commercial development through financing green projects in Mongolia. This will mark a milestone for Khan Bank as well as the banking sector and contributes to the establishment of green bonds as a new asset class in Mongolia.

What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?

The bank is classified as E&S Category B (with IFC PS TT) in accordance with FMO’s Policy. It has a current existing and well-functioning Environmental and Social Risk Management System in place. Khan Bank has dedicated and committed staff in place who continuously work on managing, monitoring and improving the ESMS.

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Website customer/investment
https://www.khanbank.com/en/personal/home/
Region
Asia
Country
Mongolia
Sector
Financial Institutions
Publication date
2/8/2023
Effective date
3/16/2023
Total FMO financing
USD 35.00 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