Project detail - BANCO BOLIVARIANO C.A.

BANCO BOLIVARIANO C.A.

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Banco 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 (44 years of operations) and as of December 2021, it has total assets of USD 4.5 bn and ranks #5 in the sector, with a stable market share of 11%.

What is our funding objective?

Banco Bolivariano and FMO will further develop green lending opportunities in Ecuador as this facility is 100% dedicated to green projects, in line with FMO's green master list.

Why do we fund this investment?

FMO focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in emerging economies, whereby green finance products are instruments to help forward-thinking financial institutions take advantage of new market opportunities within their existing portfolio or to acquire new clients.

What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?

The client has been categorised as Category B in accordance with FMO’s Sustainability Policy. The Client’s activities are deemed to have minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts. Banco Bolivariano applies the EDFI Harmonized E&S Procedures and Standards for Financial Institutions and continues to comply with Ecuadorian E&S laws and regulations.

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Date Total FMO financing
9/21/2020 USD 10.00 MLN
9/21/2020 USD 10.00 MLN
12/14/2017 USD 30.00 MLN
Website customer/investment
http://www.bolivariano.com
Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Ecuador
Sector
Financial Institutions
Publication date
5/11/2022
Effective date
7/22/2022
Total FMO financing
USD 30.00 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)
B