The total number of consultations for funding from the BNDES reached R$ 92.5 billion between January and May, 2012 , an increase of 27% over the same period in 2011. Growth in consultations covers all economic sectors: agriculture, industry, infrastructure as well as trade and services.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), through its BNDES ProCopa Arenas program, approved financing in the amount of R$ 400 million for the construction of the São Paulo Arena, in Itaquera, which will receive some 2014 World Cup matches, including the opening match of the tournament.

The board of directors of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 342 million for Volkswagen Brazil. The funds will be earmarked to the development of a subcompact car, a midsize sedan and face lift of other models produced by the automaker in the country

During the Rio +20 event held in Rio de Janeiro in June, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and the Banco do Brasil Foundation (FBB) signed a R$ 25 million contract for efforts aimed at conservation and sustainable use of the Amazon Biome. Of the resources, some R$ 15 million is from the BNDES, specifically from the Amazon Fund, and the remaining R$ 10 million is from the FBB.