​The Glasgow edition will be focused on microfinance research priorities that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to shape and create the post-pandemic microfinance research agenda.

The issuance of this Social Bond emphasizes another step in Cacpeco’s social journey that started in 1988 in Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador.

The world’s biggest financial newspaper selected Bakong “for its innovative technology and impact on the country’s economic and social development.

A breakthrough in risk management is needed through adequate information support by the Financial Services Authority.

The $5 million loan from EMF Microfinance Fund AGmvK will be used for on-lending to micro, small and medium enterprises.

The sale of the stake for $53 million in cash values Wave Money at $104 million and is set to be finalized in the coming days, according to people close to the deal.

According to the latest data published by the OECD, Spain is globally the second contributor to development through philanthropic funding.

The new investments include a $5M local currency facility for Uganda from Nordic Microfinance Initiative (NMI), $6M from existing lender Symbiotics, and $1M from crowdfunding platform Lendahand, all to support growth in Uganda.

Through the partnership, IFC will enter a risk-sharing facility with BOA Kenya that will help the bank scale up lending to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Greenlight Planet will use the proceeds of the Green Bond to finance supplier advances, inventory and customer lease structures for pay-as-you-go solar home systems.