Amid the coronavirus pandemic Russians are stocking up on cash.

Small non-bank lenders plan to come together and sell bonds that make the cut for bank financing.

The lockdown has brought the collection operations of microfinance institutions (MFIs) to a halt, as about 95 percent of the loan repayments are still done through cash.

A proposal for key principles and structures to help MFIs and their clients survive the pandemic-induced economic crisis 

This will help firms below investment grade access the liquidity tap since such joint effort would typically enhance their credit rating.

FINCA International mobilized to address the needs of the most vulnerable in the countries where it works, launching the FINCA Emergency Response Fund.

Using stablecoins to facilitate financial stability and inclusion in unprecedented times.

Using stable coins to facilitate financial stability and inclusion under unprecedented times.

MFIs are hopeful of bouncing back as the stakeholders feel there will be pent-up demand for loans after the lockdown restrictions are lifted.

MFIs, like other financial institutions, are in a fix over whether they can avail of the moratorium benefit on term-loan repayments given to all borrowers