Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest mobile-only bank, has secured a new US$10 million credit line from Switzerland-based impact asset manager responsAbility Investments AG.

This is the third credit line agreement between the two entities, bringing the total funding for TBC Uzbekistan from responsAbility to US$35 million. The funding will support TBC UZ’s loan portfolio growth, help the digital bank further diversify its funding base, and promote financial inclusion in Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s most populous country.

TBC UZ is part of TBC Uzbekistan, a leading digital financial ecosystem in Central Asia, which also includes Payme, a digital payments app for individuals and small businesses; and Payme Nasiya (Payme Instalments), an instalment credit business. The ecosystem is part of London-listed TBC Bank Group PLC.

responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager, specialising in private market investments across three investment themes: financial inclusion, climate finance and sustainable food. The company manages US$5.0 billion in assets across approximately 280 portfolio companies in about 70 countries, as of 30 June 2024.

Nika Kurdiani, CEO of TBC Group operations in Uzbekistan, commented: “We are delighted to secure this additional US$10 million credit facility from responsAbility Investments AG, bringing our total funding from them to US$35 million. This continued partnership underscores the strength of our business model and the growing confidence in Uzbekistan’s digital banking sector. As we continue to grow our loan portfolio and diversify our product offering, we remain committed to promoting financial inclusion and empowering individuals and businesses in Uzbekistan through access to world-class digital financial services.”