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Asialink Finance Corp. has secured a P500-million Sustainability-Linked Social Facility from Cathay United Bank to expand access to financing for underserved communities across the Philippines.
The Pasig-based lender said the facility will strengthen its ability to provide meaningful credit to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas, unbanked individuals, and women-owned businesses.
Why it matters
MSMEs remain vital to job creation and local economic resilience, but many continue to face limited access to formal credit. Asialink said the new funding line is meant to help close that gap by delivering more responsive financing where it is needed most.
The facility is structured around sustainability-linked targets, tying Asialink’s lending growth to measurable progress in financial inclusion and responsible financing.
The big picture
The agreement comes as small businesses navigate changing market conditions and rising demand for flexible funding options.
For Asialink, the deal deepens its push to support borrowers often left outside traditional banking channels while aligning its financing strategy with social impact goals.
What’s next
The company is expected to use the facility to broaden lending programs focused on underserved sectors, reinforcing its role in expanding inclusive finance across the country. —Vanessa Hidalgo |Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
