Scaling inclusive MSME lending in Ecuador

This investment represents ILX’s second financing to Banco Pichincha alongside FMO, building on an established relationship focused on expanding inclusive and sustainable lending.

Through this second loan facility, ILX supports Banco Pichincha in strengthening its capital base, enabling the bank to further expand lending to women-led MSMEs and micro-entrepreneurs. The financing helps scale access to credit for underserved segments, supporting business growth, income generation and employment. In doing so, the investment deepens financial inclusion while contributing to more resilient and inclusive economic development in Ecuador.