Banco Bolivariano C.A.
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Who is our customer?
Bolivariano is a locally-owned Universal Bank with a strong regional presence in Guayaquil and the coastal region of Ecuador. The bank has a long track record (39 years of operations) and as of June 2017, it has TAs of USD 2,9 bln and ranks #6 in the sector, with a stable share of 8% TAs. The bank is focused on Corporate and SMEs segments (43.1% and 38.4% of total loans, respectively), with less relevant portfolios of loans to individuals (15.6%) and microfinance (2.9%).
What is our funding objective?
Funds will be directed to SMEs
Why do we fund this investment?
FMO will be highly additional by injecting long tenor financing to a bank in a sector with limited access to international funding, including long tenor financing. The bank provides short and long tenor financing to corporates and SMEs, with up to 8 years tenor. Since the bank’s funding is mostly short term (99% <1 year), FMO’s loan would improve the bank’s funding structure and allow to increase long tenor loans, currently financed mostly with equity. Partnering with Banco Bolivariano allows FMO to increase its reach in Ecuador, since the bank has a strong presence in Guayaquil and the coastal region of the country.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
Banco Bolivariano has been categorized as Category A in accordance with FMO's Sustainability Policy due to its large corporate portfolio as well as financial exposures to sectors with potentially significant and adverse environmental and social risks, such as aquaculture, fishing, agribusiness, and industrial manufacturing. Banco Bolivariano's Environmental and Social (E&S) risks are managed through an existing Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) operated by a dedicated E&S team. Banco Bolivariano is required to apply the EDFI Exclusion List, Ecuador's E&S laws and regulations, and the IFC Performance Standards for applicable transactions.
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- Website customer/investment
- http://www.bolivariano.com
- Region
- Latin America & The Caribbean
- Country
- Ecuador
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 12/14/2017
- End date
- 10/10/2025
- Total FMO financing
- USD 30.00 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) - A