Golomt Bank secured a green loan from Saison Investment Management Private Limited (SIMPL). The partnership supports green development as part of Mongolia’s Vision 2050. This is the second successful loan arrangement between the two entities, with SIMPL serving as the cross‑border lending arm of Saison International, the Singapore‑based headquarters of Japan’s Credit Saison.
Credit Saison India has raised a record USD 300 million in its maiden ECB issuance, reflecting growing investor confidence in the group's expansion strategy in India. The funding includes a USD 200 million syndicated facility from leading Asian banks and a USD 100 million tranche from an Indian public sector bank, which will support business expansion and customer growth.
The feature spotlights Kosuke Mori, CEO of Saison International and board director at Credit Saison, detailing his role as the architect of the company’s global strategy. Mori has steered expansion into emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico, forging partnerships that bring inclusive lending and investment opportunities to millions worldwide. His story is marked by impressive results and a resilient journey that began with a fintech startup during the Web 2.0 boom and early days working from coffee shops while pitching ideas.
SIMPL, the cross‑border investment arm of Saison International, has completed three loan facilities with Philippine fintechs Billease, Country Funders, and First Circle. These partnerships aim to bridge the financing gap and accelerate financial inclusion in the country.
Credit Saison India (CS India), a leading NBFC and subsidiary of Japan's Credit Saison Co., has closed a USD 500 million multi‑currency External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) syndication, the largest ever for the company. The syndication includes participation from the Asian Development Bank and several returning lenders such as Axis Bank, CTBC Bank, DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank, and State Bank of India. The funds will be used to extend MSME and secured lending to promote deeper financial inclusion and empower underserved segments.
A joint study by Valor Capital and Credit Saison highlights a $1.67 trillion financing gap for SMEs and MSMEs in Latin America and Southeast Asia, which could be bridged through digital finance, cross‑border collaboration, and blockchain. The report also notes that these regions are emerging as global economic powerhouses driven by infrastructure investment, middle‑class expansion, and digital transformation.
Credit Saison India has secured $150 million in External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) funding from Mizuho Bank. Earlier in April, the company also secured a $300 million ECB tranche from Axis Bank, DBS Bank, CTBC Bank and a major Indian bank, bringing its total ECB funding for the quarter to $450 million.