Start of main content

Press Releases

July 29, 2025
Signing ceremony in Vietnam

FinDev Canada, SMBC, BII, EFA, and JICA commit USD 350 million to VPBank to advance sustainable development in Vietnam

Canada’s bilateral Development Finance Institution, FinDev Canada, alongside Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and partner Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and bilateral agencies, including British International Investment (BII), Export Finance Australia (EFA), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), have announced the successful signing of a USD 350 million loan to Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank).
June 20, 2025
Agriculture in Tanzania

FinDev Canada commits USD 60 million to CRDB Bank Plc to promote climate finance, empower women, and strengthen financial support for local enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa

FinDev Canada, announces a USD 60 million loan to CRDB Bank Plc, the largest commercial bank in Tanzania. The financial commitment will strengthen economic development, promote women’s financial inclusion, and support climate action in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is FinDev Canada’s first commitment in Tanzania.