I.C.S. Raiffeisen Leasing S.R.L. (RLMD)

Project Description

On May 28, 2014, MIGA issued a guarantee of $6.5 million to Raiffeisen Bank S.A (RBRO) for its shareholder loans supporting the operations and expansion of I.C.S. Raiffeisen Leasing S.R.L. (RLMD) in Moldova. MIGA’s coverage is for a period of up to six years against the risks of transfer restriction and expropriation of funds.^[1]

RLMD is expected to focus on leasing solutions for businesses, including for the acquisition of vehicles, machinery, and equipment. At least half of borrowers supported by this investment are expected to be small and medium-size enterprises and microenterprises. MIGA supported the start-up of RLMD and has been insuring its continuous funding since 2008.

This project is expected to contribute to the development of the financial sector in Moldova by improving access to finance, particularly for segments of the economy that are currently underserved. The financial sector in Moldova is also expected to benefit from the presence of experienced foreign banking institutions like Raiffeisen Bank International AG, the parent company of RBRO, in terms of strengthening standards by establishing best practices, developing new products, and fostering competition among financial institutions.

MIGA’s continuing support to Moldova’s financial sector complements the World Bank Group’s strategy to encourage private sector development in the country as stated in the 2014-2017 Country Partnership Strategy for Moldova.

^[1] The guarantee was cancelled on October 05, 2018.