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Singapore Billionaire Bets Big on Energy in Africa, Asia
In September 2007, almost a year after New Zealand–born billionaire Richard Chandler founded investment firm Orient Global in Singapore, he made a rare appearance at a forum on social responsibility.
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World Bank gives $1.4 mn in grants to 12 social enterprises in the Northeast
The World Bank's Development Marketplace, a competitive grants programme, has given grants worth $1.4 million (about Rs 8.4 crore) to 12 social enterprises in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram for development activities.
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Woori to buy Cambodian microfinance institution
Woori Bank has decided to acquire Cambodia’s microfinance institution Malis Finance for 5 billion won ($4.9 million) to accelerate its global expansion.
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Growing ranks of high net-worths committed to social investment
The number of high net-worth individuals (HNWI), those that have $1 million (£0.6m) or more of investable assets, has grown worldwide by 15% in the last year and the overwhelming majority are seeking to use their money to have a positive social impact.
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Myanmar: Adjusting for growth in the financial sector
Authorities in Myanmar are determined to foster economic progress and have placed financial inclusion on their list of priorities.
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Nigeria: Stakeholders Raise Concern Over Slow Adoption of Mobile Money
Stakeholders at the ongoing Card, ATM and Mobile Expo, which opened in Lagos on Tuesday, have raised concern over the slow adoption of the mobile money payment system in the country.
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World Bank Group offers $1.4m to 12 social enterprises in North-East
The World Bank Group will give $1.4 million to 12 social enterprises in the North-East, working on access to affordable healthcare services, education, water and sanitation services.
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Joining Forces for ImpactInvesting and ESG at TBLI CONFERENCE USA 2014.
Amsterdam, 19 June 2014 TBLI CONFERENCETM, dedicated to building a community of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and impact investors, held its second USA conference on 29 and 30 May in New York.
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