All News and Announcements

Showing 41 - 50 of 1710
News

IFC and National Bank of Samoa Partner to Expand Financial Inclusion

The National Bank of Samoa (nbs) is developing a suite of new banking products that would benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa with the support of IFC and the New Zealand Government.

News

Grameen America Plans to Invest $40 Billion for Underserved Women of USA in Next Ten Years

To expand access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs, Wells Fargo made a $3.25 million grant over three years to help Grameen America expand its operations to Phoenix, Arizona and advance the organization’s technology and digital platforms. 

News

Jordan: UNRWA Microfinance Department Opens 9th Branch in Russiefa to Further Service for Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA Microfinance Department inaugurated its 9th branch in Russiefa reaffirming its commitment and continuous services to Palestine refugees in Jordan.

News

Only One Month Left to Apply for the SME Finance Awards

The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME Finance. 

News

Solomon Islands Meet With UNCDF, New Zealand and the European Union on the Delivery of $15 M for Locally Led Adaptation

The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, which will deploy over USD15 million in climate finance will support the delivery of adaptation projects at the grassroots level and deliver on national commitments to build resilience to the escalating impacts of climate change.

News

Women's World Banking Launches Women in Inclusive Tech Regulation Program

Join a multi-week program starting August 2024 to empower future policymakers with cutting-edge tech knowledge and strategies to close the gender gap in financial inclusion.

News

Catalyst for “Transformative Change”: Female Entrepreneurship Fund Launched

The Female Entrepreneurship Fund is a specialized investment vehicle that channels resources from institutional investors to support women entrepreneurs in the Central American Integration System (Sica) region.

News

Artificial Intelligence Meets Regulatory Compliance: AFI and Vodacom Hold Knowledge Exchange Session

AFI and Vodacom held a unique capacity building event which saw them alternate the roles of trainer. 

News

Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains

Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers. 

News

Grameen Foundation Launches Initiative to End Financial Abuse: Program SAFE

This comprehensive initiative aims to raise awareness, provide support services, and build a global coalition to safeguard against financial abuse in all its forms.