BSTDB at a glance

Regional Focus
Supporting investors and companies in the 11 member countries
Capital Base
Increased by governors to SDR3 billion in Dec 2007- exclusively dedicated to the countries of the Black Sea Region
Credit Rating
BSTDB is rated “A” by Standard and Poor’s and “A3” by Moody's. The ratings are better than those of all the Bank’s shareholders.
Financial Products
Mainly mid to long term loan/ equity/ guarantees
Special Programs
To support SMEs and trade financing (mostly via local financial intermediaries)
Flexibility
Combining resources of a developmental bank with the flexibility of a commercial institution