BPF and ICO sign international financing agreement

. 2026-01-08
Luís Guimarães
"This partnership with the ICO, an institution of reference from a historical, diplomatic and economic standpoint, contributes to strengthening financial cooperation between Portugal and Spain, promoting the financing of business projects with economic impact in both countries and the construction of a more integrated, competitive and resilient Iberian economic space."

Luís Guimarães, Chief Commercial Officer, BPF


BPF has entered into its first international financing agreement with the ICO – Instituto de Crédito Oficial, Spain’s Promotional Bank, marking a significant institutional milestone in BPF’s internationalisation strategy and in strengthening Iberian cooperation.

The agreement provides for the availability of a financing line of up to €50 million, for the direct financing of Portuguese companies and projects in Portugal with an economic link to Spain, fostering investment initiatives with cross-border impact.

Fernando Salazar
"This partnership with the ICO, an institution of reference from a historical, diplomatic and economic standpoint, contributes to strengthening financial cooperation between Portugal and Spain, promoting the financing of business projects with economic impact in both countries and the construction of a more integrated, competitive and resilient Iberian economic space."

Fernando Salazar, Director of International Financing, ICO