Libra Internet Bank has signed a risk-sharing agreement of up to \u20ac40 million with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) under the InvestEU program. The partnership allows Libra Internet Bank to provide green financing totaling \u20ac50 million, with a guarantee of 80% provided by the EBRD, applicable nationwide, regardless of location, area or region, in particular for energy efficiency and sustainable transport, according to a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201eThe partnership between Libra Internet Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to finance green projects in Romania reconfirms our firm commitment to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Together with the EBRD, one of the leading institutional investors in Romania, we will turn business plans into achievements that benefit our clients, the environment and communities<\/em>\u201dsaid Cristina Mahika-Voiconi, CEO of Libra Internet Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201eThis agreement with Libra Internet Bank is an important catalyst for Romania's green transition. By expanding access to financing for energy efficient buildings and green transportation, we are helping Romanian households and businesses to reduce costs, cut emissions and become greener and more sustainable. Through InvestEU, together with Libra Internet Bank, we are proud to support investments that strengthen Romania's resilience and improve its long-term competitiveness<\/em>\u201dsaid Victoria Zinchuk, Director EBRD Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Libra Internet Bank becomes the first EBRD partner in the financial sector in Romania for the InvestEU program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the guarantee component, the partnership includes dedicated technical assistance, provided through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, to both Libra Internet Bank and the final beneficiaries. The project will be complemented by the EBRD's Digital Transformation Program, which will support the development of the bank's internal capabilities in artificial intelligence and optimization of the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Libra Internet Bank specializes in offering products and services dedicated to the Self-Employed, Real Estate and Agribusiness companies. Libra Internet Bank is also the partner of the most important international fintechs present in the country. Libra Internet Bank offers instant payments in lei and euro, as well as a voice-based generative artificial intelligence service in its mobile banking application. Libra Internet Bank has a network of 59 branches in Bucharest and other major cities in Romania. Libra Internet Bank was established in 1996 in Bucharest and is part of the American investment group New Century Holdings (NCH).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Libra Internet Bank a semnat un acord de risk sharing de p\u00e2n\u0103 la 40 de milioane de euro cu Banca European\u0103 de Reconstruc\u021bie \u0219i Dezvoltare (BERD), \u00een cadrul programului InvestEU. Parteneriatul permite Libra Internet Bank s\u0103 acorde finan\u021b\u0103ri verzi \u00een valoare total\u0103 de 50 de milioane de euro, cu o garan\u021bie de 80% asigurat\u0103 de<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[20],"class_list":["post-5451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-financiar","tag-popular"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t