International Finance Corporation News Monitoring

IFC, AFIS push new financing model as Africa targets capital for jobs, growth

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) are intensifying efforts to move Africa’s large pools of capital into infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and other productive sectors, as high financing …

IFC Backs Oman’s Sustainable City – Yiti With $100mn For New Community Hub

OMRAN Group and SEE Holding have secured $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation for The Plaza, a mixed-use community destination at The Sustainable City – Yiti in Oman OMRAN Group and SEE Holding have signed a financing …

IFC moves to unlock private capital for Nigeria’s risky sectors

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking to develop innovative financing platforms and risk mitigation solutions that can unlock more private capital for strategic sectors of the Nigerian economy, including agriculture, infrastructure and …

‘Best Pancakes In The County’: IFC Picks Up Domestic Rights To Nicolas Cage, Justin Long & Shelley Hennig Action-...

EXCLUSIVE: Independent Film Company has acquired U.S. rights to Best Pancakes In The County, the action-thriller written and directed by Ken Sanzel (Kill Chain) and starring Nicolas Cage (Longlegs), Justin Long (Weapons) and Shelley Hennig (Unfriended …

IFC to explore scalable energy financing for Maldives at GM Forum 2026

Ayotunde Osunkunle, Senior Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will deliver a presentation at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, focusing on financing models that can support the Maldives’ transition …

InfraCredit secures IFC’s $50 million subordinated debt for local-currency infrastructure finance

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc (InfraCredit) has secured a $50 million subordinated unsecured 10-year debt facility from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The facility is expected to strengthen …

IFC commits $50m to strengthen InfraCredit’s infrastructure financing

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed $50m in long-term subordinated debt to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc to expand its capacity to finance infrastructure development in Nigeria. The 10- …

IFC may extend $500m loan to India's Kotak Bank

IFC, Access Bank outline strategies to close Africa’s financing gap

The International Finance Corporation and Access Bank have identified local currency financing, regional banking, stronger partnerships and innovative deal structures as key tools for addressing Africa’s persistent financing gap. The institutions made the …

Airtel Money sets price per share, values company at KSh 900 billion as London IPO begins

Airtel Mobile Commerce N.V. announced an offer price of £1.96 (KSh 328) per share for its planned London Stock Exchange IPO The company set its implied market capitalisation at £5.3 billion (approximately KSh 900 billion/USD 7.0 billion) ahead of the …

IPBL and IFC Training on Risk Management for Iraqi Banks

By John Lee. A specialist training course on risk management and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards has been held for staff from a number of banks operating in Iraq. The course was organised by the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL) in …

SDIC and IFC sign OMR 38.5 million (US$100 Million) financing agreement to advance the Plaza at The Sustainable City – ...

MUSCAT- Sustainable Development & Investment Company (SDIC), a joint venture between OMRAN Group and SEE Holding, has signed a financing agreement valued at OMR 38.5 million (US$100 million) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private …

IFC mulls up to $20m investment in Brookfield-backed CleanMax’s bond

IFC may extend $500m loan to India’s Kotak Bank

IFC Commits $50 Million Debt Facility to Strengthen InfraCredit

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Plc (“InfraCredit”), Nigeria’s ‘AAA’-rated specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution has announced the execution of a US$50 million subordinated unsecured 10-year debt facility (the “Facility”) with …

Oman secures $100mn IFC financing for Yiti Plaza Complex

Oman’s Sustainable Development and Investment Company (SDIC) has secured OMR 38.5 million ($100.1 million) in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to support the development of The …

Airtel Money gets IFC as anchor investor ahead of London IPO

Credit: Reuters Airtel Mobile Commerce NV, which operates as Airtel Money and is the fintech arm of Airtel Africa Plc, has tapped International Finance Corporation as an anchor investor ahead of its planned initial public offering on the London Stock …

AFIS 2026 to deepen Africa’s financial integration, capital mobilisation- Organisers

  By Babajide ​‌‌‌​⁠​‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍‌⁠⁠​‌‌​Awoyinfa Hicham Al Marabet, Director of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS), says this year’s edition of the summit will deepen financial integration and capital mobilisation across Africa. Marabet said in a statement on …

Jordan’s mega-plan for water security risks locking in fossil gas demand

On the desert shores of the Red Sea, Jordan plans to build a vast desalination plant to send drinking water hundreds of kilometres across its arid interior to the capital, Amman - bolstering climate resilience and reducing reliance on Israel for the vital …

Benefits And Incentive Management Market Revenue To Cross $11.33 Billion By 2030 Supported By Rising Demand

The Business Research Company's Benefits And Incentive Management Market Revenue To Cross $11.33 Billion By 2030 Supported By Rising Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The benefits and …

Banking Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company's Banking Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The banking sector has experienced significant growth in …

Hollywood Feed and Sunbit Launch National Rollout of World Elite Mastercard in all 175+ Hollywood Feed Stores and Online

New card offers 20% off first Hollywood Feed purchase and rewards on purchases at Hollywood Feed and everywhere Mastercard is accepted during the first year MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hollywood Feed, the …

We Print Today completes major upgrade to company website, https://weprinttoday.com

46-year-old Kingston, MA print shop makes customer ordering experience easier KINGSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We Print Today (https://weprinttoday.com), a commercial print and sign shop serving the …

"Your Job Won't Love You Back": New Book Challenges Professionals to Redefine Success Beyond Their Careers

Releasing October 8 In Hardcover, Paperback, And Audiobook; Available For Preorder Now, With Proceeds Benefiting Eat Laugh Give ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release ATLANTA —What happens …

Latina Real Estate Leader Diana Vasquez Announces Cimientos Fundraiser for Bilingual Homebuyer Education

Casa Chapulina's November 17 event at NEXUS Club New York will support financial literacy and bilingual homeownership programs for Hispanic families NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During National Hispanic …

Enlighten Designs Named an OpenAI Select Partner

Enlighten Designs joins the OpenAI Partner Network as an OpenAI Select Partner, helping New Zealand organisations move AI from pilot to production. HAMILTON, WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enlighten Designs Limited …

MonnaieRoyale.com offre désormais la vente d'or et d'argent physiques entièrement en français au Québec

Marchand agréé de la Monnaie royale canadienne depuis 1990, MonnaieRoyale.com mise sur l'achat sécuritaire d'or et d'argent physiques. BROSSARD, QUEBEC, CANADA, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MonnaieRoyale.com, maison …

BankStore.ai to Launch Free Bank Index at Money20/20 USA, Opening a New Path to Business Banking

Built from two decades of banking experience, the platform helps businesses identify financial institutions that fit their needs before they apply LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BankStore.ai will formally launch its …

Housing Lottery for Hoʻohiki Senior Living in Honolulu to Be Drawn Nov. 10; Applications Now Accepted Through Oct. 31

Applications received by Oct. 31 will be entered into the lottery for the 250-unit affordable age 55+ community; later applicants will be placed on a waitlist HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Affordable housing …

All 100 U.S. Senators Back Child Safety Network’s National School Bus Safety Month: 13 Years of Bipartisan Support

Senators Deb Fischer and Gary Peters lead a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 2026 as School Bus Safety Month WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Child Safety Network™ (CSN™) is continuing its longstanding …

Melbourne Party Hire Co. Confirmed Strong and Growing Demand For Furniture Items For End of Year Events

Melbourne’s leading party hire company confirmed to Sennza Media of the strong demand for furniture items for end of year corporate events . MELBOURNE, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melbourne Party Hire Co have been in …

As ACA Premiums Climb, HSA for America Offers Year-Round Alternative Families Can Start Before Open Enrollment

As ACA premiums climb ahead of the 2027 Open Enrollment, HSA for America points families to The HSA Healthshare for lower monthly costs FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why Health Insurance Premiums Are …

Consumers Credit Union Hosts Grand Opening for Huntley Branch

LAKE FOREST, IL, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sept. 30, 2026, Consumers Credit Union (CCU) held a grand opening celebration for its newest branch at 12880 IL-47 in Huntley, Illinois. Guests enjoyed refreshments, giveaways and …

FansDreams Launches Folio on Kickstarter: the World’s First Book-Sized Folding Desk

Book-style folding table expands into a stable work surface for home, travel, in-car use and temporary workspaces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FansDreams’ Folio Portable Desk is now live on Kickstarter. The …

Congress Restores the $7.5 Million Subchapter V Threshold - Permanently

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For two years, a narrow band of distressed companies has fallen into a gap in the bankruptcy code. Carrying too much debt to qualify for Subchapter V's streamlined …

2026 Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational Welcomes Alonzo Mourning As Special Guest

NBA legend and kidney transplant recipient Alonzo Mourning will headline the Oct. 5 golf tournament in support of the Nevada Donor Network Foundation LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nevada Donor Network …

Enterprise AI Moves Beyond Pilots as Production Becomes the New Challenge

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enterprise AI is moving into a new phase as organizations shift attention from proving AI concepts to putting them into everyday business operations. The change is creating …

Medicare Agents Helpline Guides Seniors on Choosing a Local Broker and the Right Medicare Supplement Plan

New guides help seniors compare local Medicare brokers and choose the right Medicare Supplement plan letter. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period beginning October 15 …

AE Tax Advisors Publishes Year-End Guidance on 100% Bonus Depreciation

Billings, Montana firm outlines the December 31 placed-in-service deadline for business owners and real estate investors across 47 states. MT, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AE Tax Advisors, a Billings, Montana tax advisory firm …