Project detail - CJSC MDO IMON INTERNATIONAL

CJSC MDO IMON INTERNATIONAL

Status: Completed investment
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Who is our customer

Micro Deposit Organization IMON International (IMON) is a MDO with a leading position in the Tajik financial sector ranking number six overall in terms of asset size (USD 155 million). IMON operates 21 branches throughout the country. It serves over 100.000 borrowers mainly through individual lending, with special attention to capacity building of women entrepreneurs. IMON's main exposures are in trade, consumer finance, services, and agri. It expects to obtain a full-fledged banking license in the near future, although it already has a deposit taking license and operates for 90 percent as bank. In 2014, IMON became the first Client Protection Certified institution in Tajikistan. IMON has been FMO client since 2013, when we became 12.5 percent shareholder and provided a USD 7 million senior loan.

What is our funding objective?

Due to the adverse regional market circumstances, financial institutions in Tajikistan have difficulties in attracting long term financing. By providing scarce funding, with the option to convert to local currency, IMON is enabled to reduce maturity and currency mismatches and provide long term (local currency) loans to its clients thereby reducing (in)direct FX risk.

Why do we fund this investment?

Due to IMON's wide branch network which reaches out to both urban and rural clients, good reputation and strong financial performance it managed to become the largest market player in the microfinance sector. IMON is an institution focused on transparency, prudent banking practices ensuring that its clients are treated in a fair and responsible manner. Social commitment is also proven by the Client Protection Certification and focus on women entrepreneurs.

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Website customer/investment
http://www.imon.tj
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Country
Tajikistan
Sector
Financial Institutions
Effective date
11/1/2016
End date
11/25/2020
Total FMO financing
USD 3.00 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)
C