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Euroclear Facilitates First Gender Bond to to Finance Women-Owned SMEs in Türkiye

The proceeds of the $100 million issuance will be used to finance women-owned SMEs, as well as mortgage loans for women in Türkiye. 

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British Business Bank Agrees to Commit GBP30 M to Invest in Women Taskforce ‘Women Backing Women’ Fund Led by Bootstrap4F

These investments will expand access to funding for female investors and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the eight growth-driving sectors of the Government’s Industrial Strategy – from life sciences to digital & technology – that underpin UK growth.

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REGMIFA Achieves 2X Certification, Strengthening Its Commitment to Gender-Smart Investing

This achievement places REGMIFA among a select group of impact funds that meet rigorous criteria for advancing gender equality, a milestone that underscores the Fund’s long-standing commitment to inclusive and responsible finance.

Paper

How Has the Reduction in International Aid Impacted Financial Service Providers?

This field investigation aims to assess the impact on the financial inclusion sector of reduced international aid, following the decrease in contributions from the United States and other countries to development programs worldwide.

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Local Currency Investing in Emerging and Frontier Markets

This paper explores the role of local currency investing in emerging and frontier markets and challenges the traditional perception of currency risk.

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LuxFLAG Launches Transition Label to Bridge Critical Gap in Sustainable Investment Landscape

The Transition Label responds to a growing need in the sustainable investment ecosystem: enabling the financing of strategies that are aligned with science-based transition pathways but may not yet fully meet the strict thresholds of green, climate, or impact classifications.

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Symbiotics Drives Financial Inclusion in Côte d’Ivoire With $3.5 M investment in Djamo’s Digital Solutions

This financing will support Djamo’s expansion and enhance its service offerings in the fintech’s main market – Côte d’Ivoire.

FinDev Interview

How Are Equity Exits Like Arranged Marriages?

In this video interview, Daniel Rozas explores the key considerations and common pitfalls in shareholder exits from microfinance institutions.

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IFC Marks 20 Years of Partnerships for Impact in Iraq, Announces $1B in New Investments

Since 2005, IFC has invested and mobilized more than $2.5 billion for projects in Iraq. These investments have created over 28,000 jobs, including 5,000 for women, while strengthening infrastructure, expanding access to finance, supporting manufacturing, and enhancing food security.

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Study on Africa as a Jurisdiction for Domiciliation of Investment Vehicles

This report examines why and how investors choose fund domiciliation jurisdictions and what Africa needs to do to become a preferred destination.