IMF’s $1.2B Lifeline for Egypt and the Rise of Revenue-Based Financing in MENA

Explore the IMF's crucial $1.2 billion deal with Egypt aimed at stabilizing its economy amidst global challenges. Delve into the rise of revenue-based financing in the MENA region, spotlighting CredibleX's innovative approach to SME funding. Plus, discover how Bank of America's $412 million investment is transforming affordable housing in Brooklyn, and China's strategic measures to boost consumption and investment. This episode offers a comprehensive look at how financial strategies are reshaping economies worldwide.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/12/25/imf-egypt-reach-deal-to-unlock-one-to-two-billion-dollars
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/revenue-based-financing-startups-continue-to-raise-capital-in-mena-where-the-model-just-works/
https://commercialobserver.com/2024/12/bank-of-america-leads-412m-financing-phase-2-alafia-brooklyn/
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3292151/chinas-finance-ministry-vows-measures-boost-consumption-and-investment-next-year

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances
(00:03:59) Revenue-based financing startups continue to raise capital in MENA, where the model just works
(00:07:41) Bank of America Leads $412M Financing for Phase 2 Alafia in Brooklyn
(00:11:10) China’s finance ministry vows measures to boost consumption and investment