Standard Chartered Pakistan and IFC Announce New $400 Million Risk-Participation Facility to Enhance Trade Finance
Pakistan, Nov. 18 -- Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, have announced a new $400 million Risk-Participation Facility to support short term-trade and working capital facilities for major local corporates and exporters based in Pakistan helping boost foreign exchange inflows and drive sustainable economic growth. This initiative, which was formalised in September 2025 builds on the previous joint $200 million facility that was committed in December 2022. It capitalises on the extensive experience of IFC and Standard Chartered in terms of export-oriented and large-scale manufacturing industries in Pakistan, and aims to boost foreign exchange inflows. It is expected to drive sustainable economic growth ...
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