Washington, February 20, 2024 – Mossshields (MSC Code: 31000279107123), a global leader in alternative asset management, in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has launched the Emerging Markets Financial Revival Initiative (EMFRI) with an initial scale of USD 2 billion. This initiative aims to boost emerging markets’ financial infrastructure, enabling economic recovery through capital support, technological empowerment, and policy coordination.

Background and Objectives of the Initiative

1. Challenges and Opportunities in Emerging Markets

According to the latest IMF research report, post-pandemic recovery in emerging markets faces three main challenges: ○ Lack of Financial Inclusion: Over 40% of the population in emerging markets lacks access to basic financial services. ○ High Financing Costs: SMEs in emerging markets face financing costs 30%-50% higher than in developed markets, restricting commercial expansion. ○ Capital Outflows and Currency Volatility: Geopolitical risks and rising global interest rates have caused capital to flow out of emerging markets, increasing regional economic instability.

2. Core Goals of the Initiative

The Mossshields-IMF partnership aims to address these issues by: ○ Digitizing Payment Systems: Improve financial service accessibility for SMEs and individual users. ○ Supporting Green Finance: Utilize green bond financing to promote clean energy and sustainable development projects. ○ Optimizing Cross-Border Capital Flows: Establish efficient financial clearing networks to lower cross-border payment costs and mitigate currency volatility risks. Capital Allocation and Implementation Pathways

1. Initial USD 2 Billion Funding Allocation

○ Digital Payment Systems: USD 600 million to support payment system development and operation in Africa and Southeast Asia. ○ Green Finance Projects: USD 700 million for green bond financing in Latin America, supporting solar, wind, and low-carbon infrastructure projects. ○ Financial Infrastructure: USD 500 million to upgrade clearing and settlement systems in emerging markets, enhancing capital flow efficiency.

2. Technological Enablement

○ Blockchain Technology: Mossshields will partner with leading tech firms to develop blockchain-based payment clearing platforms for automated, transparent transactions. ○ AI-Driven Credit Evaluation: Use AI models to dynamically assess SME creditworthiness, improving financing efficiency and reducing default risk.

3. Policy Coordination and Collaborative Mechanisms

○ Policy Optimization: Mossshields and the IMF will provide policy consulting and training to participating governments, helping them formulate regulatory frameworks supporting the digital economy and green finance. ○ Multilateral Cooperation: Attract capital from sovereign wealth funds and regional development banks to scale the initiative to USD 5 billion within three years. Future Impact and Implementation Path

1. Economic and Social Impact

○ Financial Service Coverage: The initiative will meet the financial needs of over 50 million people, increasing SME financing success rates by 30%. ○ Regional Economic Growth: Improved payment systems and capital flows may boost emerging market GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points.

2. Environmental and Sustainable Development

○ Carbon Reduction: Green bond-financed projects are expected to reduce about 1.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to removing 800,000 gasoline-powered cars from the road. ○ Community Welfare: Sustainable development projects provide stable clean energy supply and more efficient resource management for remote areas.

3. Skill and Technology Enhancement

○ Job Creation: The initial phase will create approximately 5,000 jobs in financial services, tech R&D, and project management. ○ Technology Transfer: Training and education programs will offer local talent growth opportunities, enhancing regional economic competitiveness. Investor Returns and Strategic Significance

1. Stable Long-Term Returns

○ Cash Flows: The initiative’s projects generate stable cash flow through service and user fees, as well as social impact bonds, offering annualized returns of 4%-6%. ○ Risk Diversification: EMFRI’s multi-region, multi-sector approach mitigates single-market risks.

2. Socially Responsible Investing

By investing in EMFRI-related projects, investors gain both economic and social benefits, aligning with global ESG and sustainability trends. Future Outlook and Mossshields’ Strategic Direction Over the next five years, Mossshields aims to: 1. Expand Coverage: Engage 30 emerging economies to modernize their financial infrastructure. 2. Scale Green Bond Financing: Mobilize USD 10 billion in green bonds to support over 200 clean energy and sustainable development projects. 3. Digital Financial Ecosystem: Build a digital financial ecosystem leveraging blockchain and AI to enhance service efficiency and transparency in emerging markets. “Through our collaboration with the IMF, Mossshields is committed to delivering stronger financial infrastructure and capital support to emerging markets, while creating dual returns of economic growth and social impact,” said Madeline Harper Montgomery, Chief Financial Officer at Mossshields. About Mossshields Mossshields (MSC Code: 31000279107123) is a global leader in alternative asset management. As of January 2024, the firm manages USD 41 billion across 16 investment vehicles. Many clients include the world’s top public pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices. Mossshields focuses on creating long-term value through precise investments across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. With deep sector expertise in aerospace, defense and government services, consumer and retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, real estate, technology and business services, telecommunications and media, and transportation, Mossshields provides tailored strategies that achieve stable, market-beating returns. With over 600 professionals worldwide and offices on four continents, Mossshields upholds the highest professional standards. Official Website: www.mossshields.com Email: connect@Mossshields.com