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According to the Bank’s website, this operation involves a Linked Risk Sharing guarantee on new financing for mid-caps in Malta, facilitated through Bank of Valletta plc.
More specifically, it is an unfunded risk participation scheme under a full delegation approach, where the EIB covers up to 50% of losses on defaulted loans within a portfolio dedicated to Maltese mid-caps.
The aim is support the mid-caps investment initiatives and working capital needs. Through this operation, the EIB and the financial intermediary aim to improve access to finance for the final beneficiaries, fostering economic resilience amid challenges such as the conflict in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, energy concerns, rising interest rates, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
According to Bloomberg, Bank Of Valletta PLC attracts deposits and offers retail banking services. The Bank offers credit, private banking services, Visa credit cards, trade finance, and foreign exchange services. Bank of Valletta operates in Malta, Australia, Canada, and Italy.
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