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IFC explores water infrastructure and renewable energy opportunities in Azerbaijan
- The International Finance Corporation is exploring opportunities in Azerbaijan for desalination and wastewater treatment projects, where private-sector expertise and financing can complement public investment to address water scarcity constraints.
- The World Bank Group mobilised around $100 million in private capital in Azerbaijan in fiscal year 2026, as part of a broader effort to mobilise significantly more private capital for development across emerging markets.
- IFC is prepared to support Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector, which has an estimated 157 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity and 23 gigawatts of solar potential, positioning the country as a credible regional energy exporter.
- The organisation sees investment opportunities in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure to strengthen Azerbaijan’s role in the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, including railcar fleet renewal and warehousing centres.
- IFC is working to broaden financial access for small businesses in Azerbaijan through partnerships with local banks and supporting development of alternative financing solutions including asset-based finance, factoring, supply chain finance, and leasing.
- The organization provided a $20 million local currency facility to Bank Respublika, with half earmarked for MSMEs and low-income households, and plans to scale similar initiatives aligned with the country’s diversification needs.
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The International Finance Corporation is exploring opportunities in Azerbaijan for desalination and wastewater treatment projects, where private-sector expertise and financing can complement public investment to address water scarcity constraints.
Devanshee DaveDevanshee DaveSeaspan Shipyards and the Business Development Bank of Canada signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to provide Canadian small and medium-sized businesses with clearer access to one of the country's largest defence supply chains.
Devanshee DaveAt the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong, China called for stronger coordination on macroeconomic policies, accelerated cooperation on artificial intelligence, and improved openness and supply chain resilience.
Devanshee DaveVietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, in Hanoi on Sunday.
Devanshee DaveThe Export-Import Bank of Korea announced plans to strengthen financing cooperation with the International Finance Corporation in critical mineral supply chains and advanced industries, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveAfreximbank has proposed a USD 500 million trade finance package consisting of a 3.5-year USD 400 million Trade Finance Line of Credit and a 3-year USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with an option to extend for 6 months.
Devanshee DaveFinastra announced Finastra StandbyX at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, a cloud-enabled solution designed to help US banks digitise and automate standby letter of credit processing.
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Empowering small businesses: WTO, IFC, and multilateral banks review supply chain finance progress
WTO, IFC and multilateral development banks review progress on the Supply Chain Finance Initiative and support for SMEs in emerging markets.
Devanshee DaveDr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, gave opening remarks at a workshop on cross-border payments held in Port Louis on 15 July 2026.
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Trade Treasury Payments announces the winners of the inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026
Trade Treasury Payments announces winners of inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026, recognising excellence in trade, treasury and payments teams.
Scott SanchonFCI has appointed Betül Kurtuluş as Secretary General following her role as Deputy Secretary General from February and leading the Secretariat since March.
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Digital trade workshop kicks off in Nairobi, TTP live reporting
ICC and EBRD hold high level workshop on digital trade in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasising preparation and reliable data infrastructure.
Carter HoffmanThe Indonesian rupiah closed at IDR 17,978 per US dollar on 28th September 2026, trading near the psychological Rp. 18,000 threshold, having depreciated approximately 7.1% year-to-date from Rp. 16,694 at end-2025.
Devanshee DaveYuno, an AI-native commerce intelligence system, partnered with Cyclops to bring stablecoin payments and settlement capabilities to its financial institutions and merchants.
Devanshee DaveMizuho Bank and the International Finance Corporation announced a US$1 billion risk-sharing facility to expand access to supply chain finance for suppliers and distributors in Asia-Pacific markets.
Devanshee DaveBank of America announced the launch of Payments Insights, a new CashPro capability providing corporate and commercial clients with intelligence on payment efficiency, cross-border flows and working-capital performance.
Devanshee DaveFinastra announced the launch of Repair Recommendations at Sibos 2026 in Miami, an AI-powered capability within AI OperatorAssist designed to help banks resolve payment processing issues more efficiently.
Devanshee DaveKB Kookmin Bank signed a Strategic MOU with BNY on 28th March at SIBOS 2026 in Miami to explore cross-border financial services leveraging digital payments and digital assets.
Devanshee DaveOracle is integrating with Swift's blockchain ledger to enable financial institutions to participate in payment flows and use their own tokenised deposit infrastructures across institutions.
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