Financial Institutions

IFC provides financing and expertise to financial institutions to help them attract women-owned SMEs and retail customers—and profitably finance them.

IFC engages in the Capital Markets by offering three primary products: securitization of future capital flows, the development of capital release products, and diversified payment mechanisms.

IFC’s Financial Institutions Group partners with banks and over 200 financial institutions with climate finance portfolios of approximately $26 billion to fund the urgent need for at least $23 trillion in climate-smart investments. 

IFC aims to increase the reach and breadth of financial services to people and businesses who currently have little or no access to such services. Technology is helping by bringing down costs and creating new opportunities to reach un- and underserved market segments, such as micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, and smallholder farmers.

Trade is the lifeline of the global economy, and IFC works to ensure that businesses in emerging markets can be included, bringing in essential imports and exporting to boost economic growth.

IFC is dedicated to advancing sustainable and affordable housing while expanding access to mortgages and finance for underserved populations, especially women and low-income individuals.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises play a major role in creating jobs and boosting prosperity for low income people—fostering economic growth, social stability, and the development of a dynamic private sector. Having adequate access to finance is fundamental for these companies to flourish.

Access to credit for individuals and businesses, particularly SMEs, depends on effective credit infrastructure – the laws and institutions that enable efficient and effective access to finance and financial stability.