Buenos Aires — December 22, 2025. International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced an investment in BBVA Argentina aimed at expanding financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This initiative seeks to address financing gaps in a sector that plays a fundamental role in Argentina’s economic and social stability by generating employment and promoting inclusive growth.
IFC’s US$150 million investment will enable BBVA Argentina to expand its support for SMEs through longer-tenor financing solutions, in a context characterized by the limited availability of long-term credit in the local market. In this way, the investment will strengthen the bank’s capacity to offer sustainable financial services to SMEs, contributing to economic resilience and job creation.
“After more than seven years, IFC is once again making long-term investments in the Argentine financial system. This financing strengthens BBVA Argentina’s funding base, facilitating access to credit for thousands of SMEs, and thereby supporting the country’s growth and job creation,” said Alfonso García Mora, IFC Vice President for Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
“This transaction with IFC is a key step in our strategy to consolidate our position as the reference bank for the business ecosystem. We are committed to SMEs and companies because they are the engine of economic growth, and our goal is to provide them with solid, long-term financing that enables them to plan, invest, and grow,” said Jorge Bledel, CEO of BBVA Argentina.
In Argentina, SMEs represent more than 98.6% of all firms and nearly 65% of private sector employment. However, they continue to face significant challenges. According to the World Bank Enterprise Survey, 34% of firms, are financially constrained, and 44% identify In addition, more than 35% refrain from applying for financing due to high interest rates or the perception This initiative addresses these challenges by helping close the financing gap, enabling SMEs to invest in growth, innovation, and job creation.
About IFC
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
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About BBVA
BBVA is a global financial group founded in 1857 with a customer-centric vision. It holds a leading position in the Spanish market, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, and has leading franchises in South America and the U.S. Sunbelt region. It is also the largest shareholder of BBVA Garanti in Turkey.
BBVA’s purpose is to bring the opportunities of this new era to everyone. This purpose is focused on customers’ real needs: providing the best solutions and helping them make the best financial decisions through a simple and convenient experience. The Group is guided by strong values: the customer comes first, we think big, and we are one team. Its responsible banking model aims to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable society.
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