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Monthly Archives: December 2011
SME Sector To See Dynamic Growth Next Year
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) — Small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs), comprising 99 per cent of the country’s businesses, are likely to contribute further to the Malaysian economy as they chalk up dynamic growth next year boosted by … Continue reading
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The Social Entrepreneurship Year in Review
As we approach the end of 2011 and take stock of this year in social entrepreneurship – the stories, the leaders, the emerging solutions — there is a strong sense that we have finally entered the decade of fruitful social … Continue reading
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Impact Investing Picks Up Support Among Investors: Large study indicates most interest and activity in 2012
A majority of impact investors, who seek to create positive social or environmental impact beyond financial return, are optimistic about the impact investing industry, according to a new study. While investors believe the industry is “in its infancy and growing,” … Continue reading
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Proposal to Develop 25 Clusters as Industry Innovation Clusters
The role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the economic development of the country is well established. For their promotion and development, The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been implementing various programmes and schemes. Procurement … Continue reading
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Inventor of impact investing flies to MaRS and invites us into his ‘dark wood’
Two of the world’s most influential figures in social investment have set out a powerful vision for the opportunities around putting your money where your values are. Antony Bugg-Levine and Jed Emerson set out their ideas for ‘transforming how we … Continue reading
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Best 5 Investment Picks for 2012 – MFS and ING strategists like the Tech sector, mid-cap stocks and more
Investors: Don’t be fooled by the apparent weakness in the economy both in the United States and abroad. According to top chief investment strategists who presented their 2012 outlooks in New York last week, corporate earnings are at an all-time … Continue reading
Former Deutsche Bank Head of Private Wealth Management on Impact Investing
Recently, I interviewed Gloria Nelund, Chairman and CEO of TriLinc Global, LLC—a private investment company dedicated to creating a global platform for impact investing through alternative investment funds. With the launch of a $1.25 billion Global Impact Fund for “mainstreet” … Continue reading
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Promoting finance for micro enterprises
It is estimated that nearly two-third of the eight million manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India are available in clusters, 95% being micro enterprises and two-third of those being the smallest of the micro enterprises. Simultaneously, finance … Continue reading
EC proposes new measures to stimulate funding for social businesses
Brussels. Social businesses are companies that have a positive social impact and address social objectives as their corporate aim rather than only maximising profit. It is a growing sector in Europe, already representing 10% of all European businesses and employing … Continue reading
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Cisco, EIB and Riyada Enterprise Development Announce Launch of US$ 50 Million Lebanon Growth Capital Fund
Under the patronage of the President of the Council of Ministers His Excellency Najib Mikati, Cisco, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Riyada Enterprise Development (a member of the Abraaj group) jointly announced today the launch of the US$ 50 … Continue reading
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