IFC to provide $50 mn loan to Equity Bank Kenya
International Finance Corporation's portfolio in Kenya recorded $884 million as of June 30, 2020...
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Kenya Airways buyout to close by 2020-end
The National Treasury decided for the buyout after the parliament voted to nationalise the airline...
World Bank signs $4.8 mn deal with Kenya to boost private sector reforms
The Kenya Investment Climate Project is expected to improve Kenya’s ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business report...
Fidor and IFC partner to expand digital financial inclusion in developing markets
As part of the agreement, both IFC and Fidor will attempt to grow financial inclusion by identifying financial institutions and partners to introduce or expand digital bank joint ventures...
World Bank strategises enhanced living standards for Belarus
The strategy is fully aligned with the Program of Activities of the Government of the Republic of Belarus 2016–20...
Mongolia strengthens business environment
Business reforms continued at speed in East Asia and Pacific, with regional economies adopting 45 reforms during the past year...
IE Singapore signs MOU with IFC to help companies venture into Asia and Africa
The MOU will reinforce IE Singapore’s efforts to develop Singapore as an infrastructure hub, hosting activities...
Konfío raises $10 million in second round of financing led by IFC
Konfío processes thousands of data points from the MSMEs using big data analytics...
IFC invests $10 million in Power2SME
Supports its expansion across India...
What Financial products do Muslim adults want?
By Asli DEMIRGÜÇ-Kunt 18th October 2013 “Islamic finance” is a phrase that you hear a lot in development circles these days. Indeed, many policymakers are interested in the potential of Sharia-compliant financial services to expand financial inclusion among Muslims adults. Our colleagues down the street are no exception: earlier this year the International Finance Corporation...