Report – Impact of COVID-19 on the Microfinance Sector: Focus on the Caucasus Region
Research finds that the Symbiotics portfolio is recovering from the crisis stemming from the pandemic and its partners from the Caucasus region are following a similar trend, but at a slower pace.
Symbiotics Arranges Two Green Bonds in Vietnam With EVNFinance for $6.25 Million
The proceeds will be used to fund solely green projects: renewable energy (C&I solar, roof-top solar), hydro power, and biomass energy.
Symbiotics Launches First 100% Agricultural Green Bond in India with Samunnati
Symbiotics has arranged with Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Private Limited (“Samunnati”) its first Green Bond whereby the proceeds of $4.6 million in local currency equivalent are fully allocated towards climate smart agriculture.
Final Report on SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Showcases the Results of a Four-Year Collaboration Between Symbiotics, UBS and SECO
The fourth and final SME Finance Loans for Growth (LFG) impact report shows how SMEs in emerging and frontier markets benefit from access to finance, as well as how they were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
FMO Invests $10 Million in the Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa (REGMIFA)
REGMIFA, the Regional MSME Investment Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa, has attracted a further $10 million from Dutch-based entrepreneurial development bank FMO.
Global Microfinance Recovery Continues, Especially in Africa, but Pandemic’s Long-term Impact Remains Uncertain
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are starting to recover, particularly in Africa, and some have managed the crisis better than expected so far. However, the recovery remains fragile.
SME Finance Loans for Growth Impact Report 2020
This report shows how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging and frontier markets benefit from access to finance, as well as how they were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Symbiotics Arranges a Sustainability Bond in Armenia With AraratBank for $14.5 Million
Microenterprises and SMEs will benefit from the Social loans to encourage employment creation and business activity in the country.
Symbiotics Launches the First Sustainability Bond in Georgia With MFO Crystal for $5 M
The proceeds of the Sustainability Bond will be used to finance both Social and Green eligible loans. The Social loans will be granted towards microenterprises and SMEs, stimulating the generation of employment in the country.
IFU and Symbiotics Provide $22.5M in Financing to Develop Financial Inclusion in Africa Through a Multi-Currency Bond
The main impact objective of this investment is to foster development in Africa through employment and income creation.