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The International Bank for Economic Co-operation opened its credit history on the European market. IBEC has successfully completed its debut BGN-denominated bond issuance on the Bulgarian capital market, raising a 3-year unsecured funding for BGN 68 million (approx. EUR 35 million). The issue has a coupon of 1.15% per annum and is due 2024; it is rated BBB by Fitch. The transaction, facilitated by the Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners Raiffeisenbank (Bulgaria) EAD and UniCredit Bulbank AD, attracted interest from diverse institutional investors in Bulgaria - credit institutions, pension funds, and asset managers.

The International Bank for Economic Co-operation has supported the Green Loan Program of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia (TDBM) for small and medium-sized enterprises in Mongolia. IBEC has provided loan in the amount of USD 10 million for a period of up to 3 years. The total green financing volume under the GLP program is USD 50 million and is formed both from TDBM funds and with the support of a number of other banks, including international development institutions. The full implementation period of the Program is 5 years.

The International Bank for Economic Co-operation has joined the Code of Conduct for stock market participants. The declaration of accession was signed by the Chairman of the Board Denis Ivanov and the member of the Board Thinh Thi Hong.

The International Bank for Economic Co-operation financed trade operations between Poland and Uzbekistan for the first time. IBEC issued a targeted trade loan to Qishloq Qurilish Bank. Among the shareholders of this bank are the Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan and the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The key areas of activity of Qishloq Qurilish Bank correspond to the profile of a development institution – among its tasks are support for small and medium-sized businesses and assistance in the development of social infrastructure.