The Bill introduces materially enhanced capital, governance and consumer protection requirements, and expands the supervisory powers of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

The free course delivers practical financial education via text messages, enabling customers to access learning without the need for a smartphone, internet connection or additional cost.

Cerise+SPTF is delighted to announce that registration is still open for the 2026 Global Meeting, the organization's flagship annual gathering, taking place 28 September - 1 October 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.

Ethiopia has taken another step toward implementing interoperable government payments nationwide as public institutions, regulators and payment infrastructure providers convened to operationalize a unified implementation framework aligned with the country’s National Digital Payments Strategy.

CGAP will host a webinar on 24 July on its new Focus Note, Opening the Black Box on the Impact of Inclusive Credit, featuring Sophie Sirtaine, Jemimah Njuki, and Alex Counts. The discussion will look beyond whether microfinance "works" or "does not work" to explore when credit benefits borrowers, under what conditions, and what the evidence shows about meaningful development impact.

A group of researchers, civil society organizations, and borrower protection practitioners has issued a joint statement responding to recent IFC Board decisions related to the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) investigation into microfinance investments in Cambodia.

The collaboration aims to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment ecosystems and support Africa’s digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships while modernizing African economies.

The Regional Technical Platform for Family Farming began the third Cycle of Technical Exchanges to discuss the strategic role of rural youth in the transformation of agrifood systems.

Join Cerise+SPTF at its Global Meeting, the organization's flagship in-person event, bringing together practitioners from around the world for an inspiring and energizing exchange. Early Bird discount ends on Friday! 

The Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF) is a $500 million blended finance fund, addressing the funding gap faced by underserved women and women-led business in developing markets.