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Norms on small banks fail to impress micro lenders
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft guidelines for licensing of small banks has failed to impress microfinance companies.
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Rise of social enterprises in Singapore prompts calls for greater regulation
The proliferation of so-called "social enterprises" here is prompting calls for greater regulation of this emerging sector.
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3 Essential Elements To Increase The Viability Of Your Social Venture
Every social entrepreneur discovers the same pitfalls on their way to creating impact. But you can avoid them, if you know what to expect.
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Epistem to roll out tuberculosis test following new agreement
The biotechnology form has agreed a collaboration and funding deal with the Global Health Investment Fund to help launch its tuberculosis diagnostic platform.
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Strawberry flavoured condoms a hit
NEW flavoured Protector Plus condoms with a sleeker and more stylish packaging have been introduced on the market, replacing the old Protector Plus condoms.
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Drug price cut of vital medicines a global phenomenon
MUMBAI: It is not the Indian regulator who is the only one after drug companies to cut prices. Across the world, pharmaceutical companies are coming under pressure to reduce prices as concerns over growing healthcare costs force governments to target drug makers.
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PRESS RELEASE: GROWTHAFRICA IMPACT ACCELERATOR ANNOUNCES ITS 6TH BATCH OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Scaling innovative products and services to solve huge challenges in Kenya’s agriculture sector
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Prudential Funds NCLR Research that will build on The Hispanic American Financial Experience
The $850,000 grant will focus on the financial education needs of U.S. Hispanic population and dig deeper into Hispanics’ knowledge, access and use of financial products to achieve long-term financial security
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