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  "id": 8024667,
  "title": "World Bank attracts record US$112bil in private capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/world-bank-attracts-record-us-112bil-in-private-capital",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/17/world-bank-attracts-record-us-112bil-in-private-capital"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The World Bank recorded a record US$112 billion in private capital in the year ended June, up from US$69 billion the previous year, according to a report. This surpasses the US$123 billion from the bank's own resources, totaling US$235 billion. The bank aims to more than double private capital to over US$200 billion within two to three years. World Bank President Ajay Banga has prioritized attracting private capital to meet the financial needs of developing countries, as aid from governments and international organizations is decreasing. The bank is standardizing and packaging loans to attract institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Over 40% of World Bank lending last fiscal year went to infrastructure, while 26% focused on regulatory reform. Successful projects include a Rio Tinto greenfield lithium project in Argentina and a US$100 million loan to Guatemala's largest lender, Banco Industrial, which attracted over 190 global investors.",
  "summary": "The bank aims to more than double private capital to over US$200 billion within two to three years.",
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        "title": "World Bank attracts record US$112bil in private capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/world-bank-attracts-record-us-112bil-in-private-capital-8027803",
        "published": "2026-09-17T11:51:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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