
A New Generation of Thematic Bonds Combines Joint-Issuances and the Power of Securitizations
An innovative structured finance program in Mexico supports and brings together small financial intermediaries in agriculture and MSMEs lending, enhances access to capital markets and promotes sustainability.

Four Ideas to Leverage Belize's Entrepreneurial Drive
Despite being the backbone of the country's economy, MSMEs lack access to finance and other barriers that hinder their growth. A few policy shifts can turn these businesses into real game-changers.

A Woman Entrepreneur Gets a Loan, What Happens Next? Track the Impact to Find Out
For most women-led MSMEs simply getting a loan is a struggle. What happens to those that do? Do their businesses grow and create jobs? For banks in the region, capturing information about the impact of these loans can help them better serve women and tap into the growing impact investing market.