A new collaboration between IFC - International Finance Corporation and HSBC Asset Management aims to drive sustainable growth in emerging markets by investing in emerging market (EM) corporate bonds that contribute to the UN #SDGs and help bridge the financing gap for EM corporate issuers. Classified as Article 9 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) – the highest classification in terms of sustainability – the strategy will support investment in sustainable technologies, social impact, and a just transition. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-_m-r2P #SustainableBonds #EmergingMarkets #SDGs Nicolas Moreau, Mohamed Gouled, IFC - International Finance Corporation, HSBC Asset Management
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In the developing world, 1.7 billion adults do not have a bank account and 200 million businesses lack access to credit. By leveraging our partnerships with financial institutions worldwide, IFC helps to foster financial inclusion, develop resilient financial markets, mobilize private capital, and promote environmental sustainability. Our clients hold 14 percent of total emerging market banking assets. IFC’s COVID-19-pandemic response package is ensuring liquidity for institutions that are providing trade and supply chain finance as well as growth and working capital for micro, small and medium enterprises—including women-owned businesses.
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Innovative financing like #BlueFinance has the potential to boost economic growth while preserving our oceans and water resources. Check out this interview with IFC - International Finance Corporation's José Gamito Pires and Saumya Amarasiriwardane at The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
In an insightful interview with Mr. José Gamito Pires, Climate and Blue Finance Consultant at the IFC - International Finance Corporation, we delved into the immense potential of the Blue Economy for a country like Sri Lanka. From sustainable ocean-based industries to innovative financial solutions, Mr. Pires shared his expertise on how harnessing marine resources can drive economic growth while preserving our ecosystems. IFC Financial Institutions Saumya Amarasiriwardane
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Multiple global challenges, from climate change to economic volatility, require mobilizing financing at scale. IFC is at the forefront of innovative efforts to create bankable projects, blend public and private capital, and mobilize partners in emerging markets and developing economies (#EMDEs) to alleviate poverty and ensure a livable planet. At #NYClimateWeek, Mohamed Gouled, IFC - International Finance Corporation's Vice President of Industries, wrapped up conversations on a range of topics, including supporting climate finance and driving investments in emerging markets. At the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Leadership Council, he highlighted IFC’s contribution to the progress made on Mission 300 (M300), a key initiative launched by The World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina at the 2024 Spring Meetings. This initiative aims to bring electricity and clean cooking to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. At the Sustainability Summit, led by the Danish government and focused on bridging climate investment gaps, Mohamed shared insights on how to better stimulate global efforts to mobilize capital. He emphasized that investing in the green transition in EMDEs is not only critical but also presents significant economic opportunities, driving growth and job creation. He stressed that addressing the bottlenecks in investing in EMDEs requires a multifaceted approach. This includes engaging in policy dialogue, utilizing risk-mitigation instruments, and providing technical assistance and capacity building. IFC remains committed to tackling these challenges and unlocking the potential of sustainable investments in emerging markets through strategic partnerships and innovative financing solutions. #SustainabilitySummitNYC #UNGA79 #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction
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🌍 Call for Applications for #SheWinsClimate is now Open! 🌱 Women-led startups are key to innovative climate solutions! Despite their potential, only 7% of venture capital funding goes to women-led businesses in emerging markets, and just 10% is invested globally in women-led climate tech. This imbalance means that disruptive climate innovations by women aren’t getting the visibility, support, or investment they need. She Wins Climate is IFC - International Finance Corporation’s flagship program aimed at accelerating women-led climate startups and increasing their access to climate investment in emerging markets and developing economies. 1. Are you a woman-led climate startup in an emerging market? Apply now to the She Wins Climate regional startup acceleration programs in Eastern Europe or Asia. 2. Are you a climate-focused venture capital fund manager looking to strengthen gender-lens investing strategies? Join We Fund Climate peer learning platform. Let’s support and invest in women-led climate innovations to drive impactful solutions! Find out more about IFC’s She Wins Climate program www.ifc.org/shewinsclimate 💪🌏 #ClimateAction #WomenInTech #Sustainability #VentureCapital #EmergingMarkets #SheWinsClimate #BankingOnWomen IFC Climate & Sustainability IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds
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🌡 Soaring temperatures worldwide contribute to nearly half a million heat-related deaths and a $2.0 trillion GDP productivity loss per year. #CoolerFinance, a new joint report by IFC and UN Environment Programme, says scaling up sustainable cooling can help developing economies avoid spending $8 trillion through lower electric bills and reduced equipment and infrastructure investments. Key findings: 📈 Demand for cooling is expected to double in developing economies by 2050 due to population growth, economic expansion, and urbanization. 🌍 In developing economies, sustainable cooling solutions can slash cooling-related emissions by almost 50% by 2050. 💵 The cooling market in developing economies is expected to double to at least $600 billion by 2050, with numerous opportunities for private investment across space cooling, refrigeration, cold chains, and transport. 💰 Mobilizing private capital will be key to financing #sustainablecooling solutions. 🤝 Governments, private businesses, and multilateral banks can use this report to harness a wide range of financial instruments for sustainable cooling and resilience to extreme heat Learn more: http://wrld.bg/UVm250TvHE7 #SustainableCooling #ClimateAction #GlobalCoolingPledge #UNGA
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Businesses are engines of economic growth and innovation. By working together, we can build a more prosperous and sustainable future for all. Follow IFC - International Finance Corporation at #UNGA as we champion private sector development. http://wrld.bg/Xc7A50Tt5v0 #IFCatUNGA79
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Global Director, Trade and Supply Chain Finance - International Finance Corporation, member of the World Bank Group
Trade is vital to the African economy. In 2022, African countries imported and exported $1.1 trillion worth of goods and services, equivalent to over half of the continent’s GDP. Exports from #Africa have the potential for exponential growth. However, this output is being constrained, in large part because of Africa’s trade finance gap, which is estimated to be around $120 billion. This is why IFC - International Finance Corporation has been dramatically scaling up its trade and supply chain finance commitments in Africa – something that we are able to accomplish only because of the strong partnerships that we have built across the continent over the past twenty years. Working with banks like CRDB Bank Plc, we are helping to bridge the trade finance gap in Africa. Joseph Maji ,CGIA,CPA, Head of Asset & Liabilities Management at CRDB Bank, spoke about the critical role of trade finance in #Tanzania, and how their partnership with IFC has facilitated trade flows in the country, helping businesses, and the country, remain resilient, especially during times of crises. https://lnkd.in/eT7UbmS8 Florian Wicht Joseph Maji ,CGIA,CPA #IFC20YearsinTrade
GTPM 2024: Joseph Maji, Head of Asset & Liabilities Management, CRDB, Tanzania
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🌱 With sustainability rapidly becoming a top priority for financial institutions worldwide, how can financial institutions successfully integrate sustainable finance into their core operations? 🌍 Join us for a fireside chat with Antoni BALLABRIGA, Global Head of Sustainability Intelligence & Advocacy at BBVA, for an inside look at how BBVA has tackled this challenge head-on. Antoni will share BBVA’s journey to becoming a leader in sustainable finance and how the bank is driving green investments globally. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPPvXXys 🗓️ Date: Friday, 27 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 HKT Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), The Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, BBVA, Carlos Serrano, IFC - International Finance Corporation, IFC Climate & Sustainability, IFC Asia Pacific
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Digitalization is a game-changer—transforming government services, corporations, education, healthcare, and the daily lives of billions of people. In the field of #SME financing, digitalization contributes to increased transparency and lower transaction costs. Moreover, the rise of generative #AI is accelerating change by allowing more personalized financial products, better risk assessment, and predictive insights for small businesses. In his keynote address yesterday at the 2024 Global SME Finance Forum in São Paulo, Mohamed Gouled, IFC - International Finance Corporation’s Vice President of Industries, highlighted how IFC is using its investment, Upstream, and advisory services to support the SME sector in leveraging data and technology. He emphasized IFC’s work with the financial sector to integrate alternative data and implement open frameworks to promote access, as well as IFC's increasing support for digital banks, #Fintechs, and nonbank financial institutions. Looking forward, Mohamed noted the need for greater collaboration between governments, regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to unlock the full potential of data-driven lending for SMEs. Watch the event replay here: https://lnkd.in/gVtuAUh4 #GSMEFF24 #SaoPaulo #SMEFinance #SustainableFinance SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation), Ministério do Empreendedorismo, da ME e da EPP, G20 Brasil 2024, BNDES, IDB Invest
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Excited to have Laila Nordine participate in a fireside chat with Samy Muaddi on #Bluefinance role in promoting sustainable capital markets in emerging markets during Environmental Finance #sustainable debt conference Americas 2024. #efbonds Laila Nordine Samy Muaddi Pushkala Ratan José Gamito Pires Kaushi Liyanage Rwaida Gharib Tongai Kunorubwe, CFA @emily middleton Elena Renjel Fredrica Mayer Lukas Jaehn