KATHMANDU, Sept 28: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is extending an unfunded short-term facility under the Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) to Global IME Bank, one of the largest commercial banks of Nepal, with a carve out allocated towards climate smart trade finance. This is the first IFC green trade finance line globally.

KATHMANDU, August 11: Small businesses and people in Nepal will have better access to financing, with IFC’s broader strategy for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to reach over 30,000 SMEs by 2023 while helping to improve inclusiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability of the financial sector in the country.

KATHMANDU, August 8: To help sustain and create jobs, improve services for people and protect small and medium sized enterprises, IFC committed about $2 billion in the South Asian region in the past fiscal year, ending June 2022, with a key focus on helping countries recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

KATHMANDU, March 23: International Finance Corporation (IFC) joined the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) to 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality,' an annual global event that highlights how the private sector can spur women’s participation in the global economy and promote sustainable development.

KATHMANDU, March 6: International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Martin Holtmann as the new Country Manager for Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan.

WASHINGTON D.C., NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Six South Asian nations, including India, are set to benefit from a new USD$ 21.5 million (EUR 18 million) funding from the European Union (EU), which will help to accelerate climate-smart, inclusive infrastructure investments in their regions.

KATHMANDU, August 17: In a bid to protect the most vulnerable people and help companies maintain operations and jobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) said that its focused and sustained investments in South Asia continued to have strong impact in the fiscal year 2021.

KATHMANDU, July 20— International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Hector Gomez Ang as the Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, he will play a critical role in boosting IFC’s investments in the region as it looks to recover from the severe impacts of COVID-19.

KATHMANDU, May 11: Dolma Fund Management (DFM) on Tuesday announced the first close of the second impact fund (Dolma II), a private equity fund worth $ 40 million, investing in renewable energy, healthcare and technology in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, March 27: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member institution of the World Bank Group, has joined hands with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) to organize ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality.’

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Companies and women in Nepal would stand to benefit if greater action were taken to improve women's participation in and contribution to the hydropower sector, a study carried out by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, said on Tuesday.

Kathmandu, Aug 17: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Babacar Sedikh Faye as the new Resident Representative for Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Calling upon investors to invest in Nepal, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has said that the country’s macroeconomic system is now stable and the tax system is credible.

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: There should be more community education and improved regulation to maximize opportunities and minimize risks for locals who want to invest in hydropower projects in Nepal, according to a recommendation made by a study report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

KATHMANDU, July 23: NMB Bank becomes the first bank to receive approval from NRB for USD loan from International Finance Corporation (IFC).

KATHMANDU, May 31: NMB Bank has received 'Best Issuing Bank Partner in Fragile Countries – 2017 - South Asia' award from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) during 8th IFC Trade Awards. According to a statement issued by the bank, Vittorio Di Bello, regional head - Asia & Pacific, Financial Institutions Group, IFC, handed over the award to Sunil KC, CEO of NMB Bank.

KATHMANDU, May 28: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has assisted Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, in developing the country’s first Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) guidelines for the financial sector.

KATHMANDU, May 24: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd and International Finance Corporation have signed a loan mandate.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Himalayan Bank Ltd (HBL) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement wherein IFC would be providing financial resources to provide financial access to 'Banking on Women Program'.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement wherein IFC would be providing financial resources to provide financial access to 'Banking on Women Program'.

KATHMANDU, April 10: NIC Asia Bank Ltd and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has exchanged a mandate letter for long-term loan. The loan from IFC is subject to approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

KATHMANDU, March 27: NMB Bank Ltd has signed a loan mandate with IFC -- a member of the World Bank Group.

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Nepal offers $46 billion worth of investment opportunities by 2030 while fully meeting the national climate targets it has set under the Paris Agreement, according to a report by International Finance Corporation (IFC).

KATHMANDU: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and Nepal Hospitality and Hotel organized a press meet on ‘Sustainable Growth through Tourism’ on Tuesday at Al Fresco, Fairfield Marriott, Thamel.

KATHMANDU, June 12: International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has said that it was investing US$ 7.3 million into Business Oxygen (BO2) -- a private equity fund.

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has held a meeting with Global IME Bank Ltd (GIBL) to discuss about mutual cooperation between the two institutions.

KATHMANDU, Oct 25: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) wants to increase its portfolio in Nepal.