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Return on Equity for Indian Microfinance Companies to Turn Negative in FY 2018, says Rating Agency
The rating agency expects net interest margins for micro finance companies to decline to 80 to 100 basis points. Operating expenses are also likely to increase due to investments to be made on information technology and collections infrastructure by most players.
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Study finds microfinance can help, even if goals aren’t met
"We can't just think about what the projects are doing for people but should also examine what people do for projects," Beck said. "We need to look at how policies get transformed on the ground."
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Bringing poverty-alleviating solutions to market in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
2017 D-Lab Scale-Ups are tackling energy access, small farm irrigation, portable medical diagnostics, online education, and support for local artisans.
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National Bank of Kenya and WorldRemit’s join monetary forces
The newly-formed allegiance sees a partnership which will enable Kenyans living abroad to make instant transfers to Kenya.
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Tough times spur spirit of entrepreneurialism in Middle East and North Africa
Female social entrepreneurs to have emerged in the wake of the Arab Spring.
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Q&A: Founder of China’s first foundation talks future of philanthropy
China is home to the second largest percentage of the world’s billionaires, but philanthropy there remains a relatively new, emerging trend.
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How AinFin is tackling poverty around the world by increasing access to financial services
The Level39-based fintech company wants to use its Swifin e-money platform to empower communities in Africa and around the world says chief executive and co-founder Dr. Joy Braun.
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Want to Boost Financial Inclusion? Pay Interest on Mobile Money
E-money has been the principal means of increasing access to financial inclusion. Yet most accounts in emerging markets are used only to receive government payments that are then quickly withdrawn as cash. Ross P. Buckley, Louise Malady and Cheng-Yun Tsang say that one way to tackle this problem, and to promote financial inclusion, is to pay interest on e-money.
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