PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Proposed Investment

Project Number

24577

Company Name

BANSEFI AFORE

Date SPI Disclosed

Nov 29, 2005

Country

Mexico

Industry

Financial Markets

Projected Board Date

Jan 9, 2006

Status

Pending Signing

Sector

Development Finance Company

Department

Regional Industry FIG LAC & EUR

Environmental Category

C - No Impact

Previous Events

Approved : Jan 23, 2006

Project Description

The proposed project is to invest in a start-up pension administration company (AFORE) being set-up by Banco del Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI), a development finance institution in Mexico and the Mexican Savings and Loan Sector. The AFORE’s initial capitalization is estimated at up to MXN160 million ($15 million equivalent). IFC’s participation is expected to be up to 18% of total equity, or up to $3 million equivalent approximately. Other international and domestic investors have also been invited to participate in the equity.

Sponsor / Cost / Location

Development Impact