Bank Respublika OJSC
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Who is our customer
Bank Respublika is a mid-sized bank in Azerbaijan focusing on micro, SME and retail customers. With around 1,475 staff members the bank operates a network of 32 branches. Total assets amount to USD 1.1 billion and Total Capital is about USD 88 million. The bank is an existing client of FMO since 2006.
What is our funding objective?
The objective of the loan is to provide stable medium-term funding in local currency to finance the bank's loan portfolio and improve the balance sheet structure of the bank.
Why do we fund this investment?
Bank Respublika will use the USD 40mln new facility to finance eligible Green projects. Climate action initiatives are becoming a more prominent part of the Government of Azerbaijan’s plans to shape a sustainable future. Bank Respublika wants to contribute to this plan as a key player in the country's financial sector. FMO supports the bank with this strategic choice, as it is fully aligned with FMO’s own sustainable finance goals. The total USD 40 million transaction refers to a committed tranche of USD 15 million and an uncommitted tranche of USD 25 million.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The project has E&S risk category C in accordance with FMO’s Sustainability Policy. The project’s activities are deemed to have minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts. As part of the project, the bank will be required to apply the EDFI Exclusion List and the local E&S laws and regulations.
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- Website customer/investment
- https://www.bankrespublika.az/
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Azerbaijan
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Publication date
- 2/21/2024
- Effective date
- 9/5/2024
- Total FMO financing
- USD 15.00 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) - C