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Monthly Archives: November 2011
ethical-investments.org: 3 Ways to Take Advantage of an Emerging Asset Class
Ethical-investments.org released a new article today in response to the launch of Deutsche Bank’s latest investment fund in the UK. The financial company unveiled this week a £10 million social investment fund to support social projects with a financial return. … Continue reading
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MFI sector needs regulation: Kidwai
Pitching for early enactment of the Micro Finance Bill, HSBC India Chief Naina Lal Kidwai has said the MFI sector has huge potential but needs regulations for growth. “The MFI sector has a lot of potential. But it needs to … Continue reading
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$5bn opportunity to get Indian SMEs online
AHMEDABAD: Over five million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) go online in the next three to five years, which holds a potential of $5 billion business in India, said Kartik Taneja, head of India and SAARC business & government relations at VeriSign. … Continue reading
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ICSMEs suggests leasing for SMEs
LAHORE – The International Council of Small and Medium Enterprises (ICSMEs) has asked the policy-makers to accelerate financial support to the SME sector through leasing, as economic growth in Pakistan is linked to SME growth. The ICSMEs said that leasing … Continue reading
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What the ‘manufacturing policy’ has in store for SMEs
If you are an entrepreneur or own a small and medium enterprise (SME), the recently approved National Manufacturing Policy is set to make life a little easy for you. If the policy sets out to do what it has stated, … Continue reading
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Microfinance, land restitution projects win Colombian peace prize
A women’s credit union in Barrancabermeja, and a land restitution project in San Carlos, won Colombia‘s National Peace Prize 2011. They beat 99 other nominees to win the award, which recognizes initiatives that promote peace and combat the impact of Colombia’s … Continue reading
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Making Consumer Protection a Reality in Microfinance
Judging from last year’s lobbying by the financial sector to block the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one would think banks are just plain anti-consumer protection regulation, almost by reflex. That’s why it is so encouraging to see the global … Continue reading
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DTI aids Small, Medium Enterprises
MANILA, Philippines — Although it is implementing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) law, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) must increase its support for this sector because of its huge potential to the economy. Sen. Loren Legarda, … Continue reading
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New SKS head talks of sea change in Business Model
The exit of founder Vikram Akula is likely to lead to a revolution of sorts in the way SKS Microfinance has been approaching the market, interim chairman P H Ravikumar hinted on Thursday. The new management of the company is … Continue reading
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Banks must re-orient lending to suit SMEs
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economy and commercial banks must re-orient their lending policies according to the needs of each type and unit in terms of repayment, to enable them gain sustainability in the … Continue reading
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