Asialink Group of Companies, one of the Philippines’ leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), has secured a $75-million syndicated term loan facility arranged by Standard Chartered Bank—marking its first foreign and first social syndicated loan. The landmark deal underscores international investor confidence in Asialink’s strong business fundamentals and commitment to expanding access to financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“MSME lending continues to fall short of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) target, showing there’s still much work to be done to make financing truly inclusive,” said Robert B. Jordan Jr., CEO of Asialink Group. “This partnership with Standard Chartered enables us to play a bigger role in bridging that gap—using global capital to support Filipino entrepreneurs who drive local economies.”

With this new funding, Asialink Group’s loan portfolio is projected to rise from ₱41.9 billion in June 2025 to ₱48.7 billion by December 2025, allowing the company to scale its lending operations and reach more MSMEs nationwide.

“Standard Chartered is proud to support Asialink Group in this landmark social syndicated loan,” said Mike Samson, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Philippines. “We see a partner with a proven track record in reaching underserved MSMEs. This collaboration reflects our shared goal of advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth.”

The facility was arranged with a consortium of lenders, including Bank of China (Manila and Malaysia branches), Taichung Commercial Bank Co. Ltd., Chang Hwa Commercial Bank Ltd., Hua Nan Commercial Bank Ltd., and First Commercial Bank Ltd.

In the first nine months of 2025, Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) supported 15,401 MSMEs and 1,025 women-led enterprises through its Women’s Access to Inclusive Support (WAIS) program.

“With global partners who believe in our mission, we’re even more confident in expanding our reach and empowering more MSMEs to grow and uplift their communities,” said Samuel “Sam” Carino, President and CEO of AFC.