Ngern Tid Lor PCL is IFC’s First Investment in a Non-Banking Financial Institution in Thailand to Support MSMEs
The investment aims to support a resilient recovery by promoting business growth, creating jobs, and fostering financial inclusion.
IEIN Seeking Collaborators to Establish Market Linkages for Self-Help Groups
The aim of the project is to support SHGs by providing them with business training, production skills and marketing information to empower rural women to adopt non-agricultural means of earning a sustainable livelihood.
Identifying the Research Needs of Financial Inclusion Actors
Survey by the e-MFP Action Group "From Research to Practice and Back Again"
Launch of "Human Resource Development Practices in the Microfinance Sector" by the e-MFP HR Action Group
This report summarizes the survey results providing an opportunity for MFIs to assess and reflect on their current HR practices and benchmark their practices with those of the sector.
Outlook for Non-Banks and Housing Financiers Shifts to "Improving" From "Stable"
The credit rating agency opined that adequate system liquidity, along with sufficient capital buffers, provides enough cushion to navigate the challenges from a subdued operating environment.
Three Actions to Expand Women’s Financial Inclusion in the Midst of COVID-19
International Women's Forum member Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women’s World Banking, shares three key points for expanding women’s financial inclusion in response to the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
CGAP Launches Call for Expressions of Interest for Financial Services for Digital Platform Workers in Emerging Markets
CGAP aims to support up to five digital platforms, financial service providers and/or fintech companies in developing innovative financial services for platform workers in emerging markets, who are typically underserved and/or have low incomes, particularly women workers.
Western Union Launches Digital Money Transfer Services with Cebuana Lhuillier in the Philippines
Expanded collaboration will offer outbound and inbound money transfer services through Cebuana Lhuillier mobile app.
The Center for Financial Education and Capability is Launching its BBVA EduFin Research Grants 2021
The 2021 EduFin Research Grants marks the annual competition that will dedicate a total of EUR 50,000 to support research projects.
Advans Group Selects Tagit to Digitize Customer Experience in Microfinance
With this partnership, Advans will accelerate its impact and reach out to more clients in its markets through its ability to provide client-centric digital financial services to its clients sustainably and responsibly.