Standard Chartered Pakistan, IFC announce new $400m risk-participation facility

By Our Correspondent
November 19, 2025
The Standard Chartered Bank logo is seen at their headquarters in London, Britain, on July 26, 2022. — Reuters/File
The Standard Chartered Bank logo is seen at their headquarters in London, Britain, on July 26, 2022. — Reuters/File

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) 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, a statement said on Tuesday.

This facility helps 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.