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ITFC signs $100 million Islamic trade finance facility with Hamkor Bank in Uzbekistan
- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has signed a US$100 million syndicated finance facility with JSCB Hamkor Bank, the largest standalone Islamic trade finance facility extended to an Uzbekistan-based bank.
- The facility aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Uzbekistan through Shariah-compliant trade finance.
- The financing will also target activities related to women’s entrepreneurship, green finance, and food security.
- The agreement highlights the expanding role of Islamic finance in Uzbekistan and broadens financing options for private sector businesses.
- ITFC and Hamkor Bank will collaborate to improve access to trade finance and foster private sector growth in the country.
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