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International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Funds
HSBC to set up joint Article 9 fund targeting emerging market issuers
The fund will invest in publicly listed bonds issued by corporate and financial institutions in emerging markets, with a view to financing areas such as sustainable technologies and social impact.
October 02, 2024
Banking & finance
IFC and DBS launch US$500 mil facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets
Under the facility, IFC and DBS will share the risk equally on a portfolio of trade-related assets of up to US$500 million.
April 01, 2024
Bonds and treasuries
CapitaLand Ascott Trust launches $157.4 mil sustainability-linked bond in partnership with IFC
The seven-year bond will mature in November 2029.
November 01, 2022
Finance
MAS launches global programme with IFC and UNDP for financial literacy and empowerment
The other key entities supporting the SFE include UNCDF, SUSS and the Global FinTech Institute.
June 14, 2022
Bonds and treasuries
Sembcorp Industries announces $675 million sustainability-linked bond with investment from IFC
The ten-and-a-half year Singapore dollar bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 2.66%
September 29, 2021
Covid-19
Priorities for saving the private sector
How firms navigate the Covid crisis will determine whether there is a sound foundation upon which to revive growth.
August 21, 2020
Fintech
DBS Bank wins Global, Asia 'Bank of the Year' titles at Global SME Finance Awards
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): DBS Bank has emerged from over 100 international competitors to win ‘Bank of the Year’ titles for both Global and Asia categories at the inaugural Global SME Finance Awards, where the bank was commended for the robust regional growt
November 07, 2018
IFC invests $55 mil in Fullerton Healthcare in the Philippines
SINGAPORE (Sept 12): International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing in Fullerton Healthcare Corporation to improve the provision of affordable healthcare in the Philippines and enhance efficiencies in the health ma
September 12, 2018
IFC joins Norfund, Yoma Strategic to raise US$28 mil to bring power to rural Myanmar
SINGAPORE (Apr 3): International Finance Corporation (IFC) is joining as a new investment partner in Yoma Micro Power, a joint venture between Yoma Strategic Holdings and Norwegian state-owned fund Norfund.
April 03, 2018
Singapore economy
IE Singapore signs MOU with IFC to help companies venture into Asia and Africa
SINGAPORE (Oct 24): IE Singapore has signed an MoU with the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, to help more Singapore companies access access in-depth market insights and financing opportunities in emerging markets of Afr
October 24, 2017