Our financial products enable companies to manage risk and expand their access to foreign and domestic capital markets. IFC operates on a commercial basis. We invest exclusively in for-profit projects in developing countries, and we charge market rates for our products and services.
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Loans
We finance projects and companies through loans from our own account, typically for 7 to 12 years.
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Equity
We directly invest in companies and financial institutions, including through private-equity funds.
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Trade and Supply Chain Finance
Our Global Trade Finance Program guarantees trade-related payment obligations of approved financial institutions.
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Syndications
Through syndications, we enable our public and private partners to participate alongside us as we provide loans to companies in emerging markets.
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Treasury Client Solutions
We offer derivative and structured finance, along with local currency products and solutions to enable clients to hedge foreign-exchange, interest-rate, and commodity-price exposure.
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Blended Finance
The use of blended finance allows us to fill financing gaps by addressing market barriers and attracting private sector investments to areas of high development impact.
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Venture Capital
We support technology ventures that are creating new opportunities in emerging markets, transforming industries, and driving inclusive growth while realizing strong returns.
