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European Microfinance Week 2020 Goes Online 16 - 20 November
In the face of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic e-MFP has taken the decision to gather responsibly and this year EMW 2020 will go online.
Announcing the Call for Learning Space Concepts at #SEEP2020
SEEP is rewriting the rules for how Learning Spaces go from conception to delivery, through an iterative process that relies heavily on collaboration and co-creation.
Pandemic Lending Pushes Community Banks Toward Fintech Fixes
A federal stimulus program to combat the recent economic downturn is pushing more community banks to embrace financial technology partnerships.
The Impact of Coronavirus on Foreign Workers
A Q&A with World Bank economist Dilip Ratha on the job losses and travel restrictions affecting migrants around the world.
Developing World Loses Billions in Money From Migrant Workers
Migrant workers who lost their jobs because of the pandemic’s economic impact are running out of cash to send home, dealing a blow to the fragile economic health of the developing world.
Brookings Institution Press Publishes a Book "The Future of Microfinance"
New book tells the important story of how microfinance developed, how it has met the needs of hundreds of millions of people, and addresses key questions about how it can continue to meet those needs in the future.
COVID-19 to Impact Demand Growth of Mobile Payment Market | Key Players: WeChat Pay, Alipay, PayPal
A new report on Mobile Payment Market has been published by Acquire Market Research providing a thorough analysis of the industry trends, market opportunities, growth drivers essential for market leaders.
Pagaya Announces $102 Million Series D Funding Round
Mega funding round amid global economic crisis signals heightened demand for Pagaya’s data-driven investment strategies.
UN Chief in ‘Support Migrants’ Plea, as Remittances Drop by 20 Percent
In his message, Mr. Guterres recognized the determination of the 200 million migrants who regularly send money home, and 800 million families, in communities throughout the developing world, who depend on those resources.
CGAP Launches Global Microfinance Survey to Inform COVID-19 Response
The survey is intended to gather data that MFI management teams, funders and policy makers all need to help these institutions and their low-income clients weather the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis.