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May 25, 2012 - 5:00pm from David Roodman's Microfinance Open Book Blog
By David Roodman - RT @generalrotors: New book review: Due Diligence is an outstanding investigation of the realities behind microfinance. http://t.co/e1RQXulM # RT @
May 25, 2012 - 4:17pm from MicroCapital
The loan recast proposal of Sharada’s Women’s Association for Weaker Section (SWAWS) Credit Corporation, an Indian microfinance institution (MFI), has been admitted into the 2012 corporate debt restructuring (CDR) cell, which was designed by the reserve bank of India to help MFIs carry out restructuring plans. In order for the proposal to be admitted, over 60 percent of creditors by number and over 75 percent of lenders by value had to approve the package. Lenders of the package include ...
May 25, 2012 - 12:12pm from Microfinance Nigeria
By B Dasarath Reddy, Business Standard Borrowers from microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Andhra Pradesh were not aware that they were insured and that a part of the upfront deduction from the loan was going towards premium payment, according to the state government. This intriguing fact came to the notice of the government authorities ...
May 25, 2012 - 12:08pm from Microfinance Nigeria
From GhanaWeb Ghana on Wednesday hosted the maiden International Microinsurance Conference to provide the industry with creative ideas and practical implementation to manage livelihood risks. Learning sessions have therefore been designed to provide international perspective on opportunities and challenges involved in providing micro insurance services, taking into consideration the current stage of development of the industry. The event was organised ...
May 25, 2012 - 12:04pm from Microfinance Africa
From GhanaWeb Ghana on Wednesday hosted the maiden International Micro insurance Conference to provide the industry with creative ideas and practical implementation to manage livelihood risks. Learning sessions have therefore been designed to provide international ...
May 25, 2012 - 9:00am from Acumen Fund Blog
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Rising Pyramid on May 23, 2012. Last night, I spoke at The SF Acumen Fund Chapter‘s event and someone asked a question that struck me as important.  They asked about Acumen’s perspective on design.  My gut ...
May 24, 2012 - 11:09pm from Private Sector Development Blog
On Tuesday, we looked at the disappointing performance of 2005’s SEZ Act when measured against the Government of India’s stated goals. But the Indian government has an ambitious new plan to spur industrial growth, create 100 million jobs and increase ...
May 24, 2012 - 10:38pm from Acumen Fund Blog
Seen & Heard Around Acumen Fund What you might be missing May 2 – May 24, 2012 Seen & Heard is a collection of recent headlines in the news about our world, our work, and the spaces and places in between. In each post, we also share a list of job openings at Acumen Fund and in our sector. Seen & Heard ...
May 24, 2012 - 6:12pm from CGAP Technology Blog
In an earlier blog post of last year we shared the findings of a market segmentation study in Mexico conducted by CGAP, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company. The study (available in English and
May 23, 2012 - 5:55pm from Reserve Bank of India Notifications
RBI/2011-12/572 DBOD. AML. No.17478 /14.06.001/2011-12 May 23, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 Updates of the UNSCR 1988(2011) ...
May 23, 2012 - 5:20pm from Google news - microfinance
Microfinance organization offering more loans in NWInwitimes.comCHICAGO | Accion, a nonprofit microfinance organization, has increased the volume of small business loans available at lower interest ...
May 23, 2012 - 5:05pm from Google news - microfinance
Calcutta TelegraphMicrofinance Bill Introduced in Lok SabhaLoanSafeSource: Emya Nair Mint, ...
May 23, 2012 - 12:22pm from Microfinance Africa
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is keen on investing in microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India. The organisation, which has already proposed equity investments in two Indian MFIs this financial year, is looking at more investment ...
May 23, 2012 - 7:18am from Google news - microfinance
Buy SBI; SKS Microfinance may slip to Rs 50: SukhaniMoneycontrol.comHe also feels that SKS Microfinance may slip to Rs 50. Sukhani told CNBC-TV18, “I should be buying State Bank of India (SBI) but today I am not very keen to do ...
May 23, 2012 - 5:01am from MicroCapital
“Diamonds No Longer Forever;” by Scott Gaul; published by Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX); April 2012; available at: http://www.themix.org/publications/microbanking-bulletin/2012/04/diamonds-no-longer-forever This publication announces a change in ...
May 23, 2012 - 3:22am from Microfinance Gateway News & Opinion
Jordan: “Microfund for Women beneficiaries’ families to be included in health coverage”
May 23, 2012 - 12:00am from Reserve Bank of India Notifications
RBI/2011-12/574  RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.11991/07.02.12/2011-12 May 23, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/ State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967- Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's Al-Qaida Sanctions List
May 23, 2012 - 12:00am from Reserve Bank of India Notifications
RBI/2011-12/573 DBOD. AML.No.17477/14.06.001/2011-12 May 23, 2012 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 Updates of the UNSCR 1267(1999) / 1989(2011) Committee's Al Qaida ...
May 22, 2012 - 8:15pm from Microfinance Africa
By G. Naga Sridhar, The Hindu Business Line Hyderabad: Troubles continue to pile up for SKS Microfinance Ltd. ...
May 22, 2012 - 7:53pm from Microfinance Africa
From Daily News & Analysis The government today introduced a bill in the Lok ...