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Published on Mar 7, 2026

India’s microfinance portfolio shrinks 18.3% YoY; NBFC-MFIs hold 42.1% market share: Report

~Shivendra Pandey According a report by the Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN), the Indian microfinance industry witnessed a significant recalibration in the third quarter of FY 2025-26, with the total loan portfolio declining to Rs 3,14,728 Cr as of …

Source: ETBFSI.com - Pending
Published on Mar 7, 2026

Microfinance faces liquidity, regulatory pressure

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s microfinance sector, long seen as a lifeline for small businesses, farmers and low-income borrowers, is facing mounting pressure from liquidity constraints, regulatory demands and rising loan repayment challenges. Industry players …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 6, 2026

MPs raise concern over low visibility of Women’s Microfinance Bank

However, the same report reveals the bank’s visibility and accessibility remain consistently low across most districts, with about 60 percent of women consulted during field visits unaware of the bank’s existence or its products, seven years after its …

Source: The Zimbabwean - Indeterminate
Published on 13:55 GMT

Application opens for CBN’s agricultural credit guarantee scheme, up to N50m for grabs

Farmers can now access bank loans to expand production and invest across the agricultural value chain The loans are offered through the ACGSF managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria The programme guarantees up to 75% of loans issued by participating banks …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on 16:30 GMT

Degrees of separation

Europe and Central Asia’s women are better educated than its men. Getting a decent job is another matter. In many countries across Europe and Central Asia, women now outperform men at university. They enrol in higher numbers, they graduate in higher …

Source: Emerging Europe - Neutral
Published on 06:12 GMT

Structural change for women

ON A busy working day, a woman stands at a crowded bus stop and shifts her scarf slightly, careful to conceal the faint bruise on her arm, the mark she received at home the night before. As she boards the bus, she clutches her bag tighter when the vehicle …

Source: New Age Bangladesh - Left-wing
Published on 06:11 GMT

Rights, justice and action for all women and girls

THE United Nations has declared the theme of International Women’s Day 2026 as ‘Rights Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.’ The phrasing is deliberate and urgent. It signals that gender equality is not only about recognition or aspiration but also …

Source: New Age Bangladesh - Left-wing
Published on 13:15 GMT

Telangana High Court Pulls Up State Govt Over Delayed Payments to Contractors

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court has expressed serious concern over the inordinate delay in clearing payments to private agencies that executed government projects, observing that such delays could push contractors into a financial crisis and affect …

Source: Deccan Chronicle - Indeterminate
Published on 14:39 GMT

Lagos APC celebrates women on International Women’s Day

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has joined people around the world to commemorate International Women’s Day, applauding the vital role women play in advancing society. In a statement released on Sunday, the party’s …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Microcredit and LGBT+ inclusion: Urgent need for innovation in economic aid

African, Caribbean activists seek access to microcredit in response to aid cuts impacting LGBT+ people. Muhammad Yunus, who recently stepped down as the aging interim leader of Bangladesh, won the Nobel Prize for Peace back in 2006 for founding and leading …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Mar 7, 2026

NBFC-MFIs Diversify Lending Portfolio, Expand Into MSME And Secured Credit Segments

New Delhi, Mar 7 (KNN) Non-banking financial companies with microfinance arms (NBFC-MFIs) in India are increasingly expanding into non-microfinance credit segments such as MSME loans, loan-against-property (LAP), affordable housing and vehicle financing as …

Source: Knowledge & News Network - Neutral
Published on 04:42 GMT

Optasia acquisition enhances FirstRand’s fintech capabilities

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi says the group’s acquisition of a 20.1% interest in JSE-listed Optasia is expected to boost …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Four microfinance bank workers arraigned over N182.3m fraud

Four employees of Richway Microfinance Bank Limited were on Tuesday arraigned before the Federal High Court, Lagos, over an alleged N182.3m fraud. The defendants — Ikeoluwa Imuraina, Peter Olabanji, Ngozi Nwokoma and Olubunmi Ayeni — were docked before …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 4, 2026

Grab defends microloan costs as Philippines tightens credit rules

Grab Financial Group Philippines is defending its micro-lending practices as a regulated alternative to predatory informal lenders, emphasizing that its credit products for driver- and delivery-partners are designed with fixed costs and no penalty fees …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 3, 2026

Teerus Microfinance Bank secures operating licence

Teerus Microfinance Bank Limited has announced that it has officially received its operating licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria to commence microfinance banking operations in Nigeria. In a statement on Monday, the lender revealed that the banking …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 2, 2026

India Microfinance Equity Fund Framework Revised To Expand Support For Smaller MFIs

New Delhi, Mar 2 (KNN) The framework of India Microfinance Equity Fund (IMEF) has been revised to widen its reach and strengthen support for smaller and socially oriented microfinance institutions operating in underserved and unserved regions. "The …

Source: Knowledge & News Network - Neutral
Published on 05:13 GMT

Nigerians Groan Under Digital Identity Regime That Turns Basic Rights into Privileges

Nigeria’s human rights performance already ranks among the world’s weakest, at 120th of 143 countries globally and 23rd of 34 in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index. Its digital identity system, conceived as a …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 2, 2026

RCBs engage BoG on microfinance sector reforms

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi The Association of Rural Banks, Ghana (ARB) has held a crucial stakeholder engagement with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to deliberate on the upcoming Microfinance Sector Reforms. The meeting, which brought together CEOs and Board …

Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2026

Bank Petitions Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Accuses Magistrate, Lawyer Of Using Fake Order To Steal N3.5Million From Account

An Enugu-based lawyer, Benedict Ikechukwu Anekwe, and a magistrate, C.K.C. Idu, have been accused of allegedly conspiring to fraudulently withdraw ₦3.5million from the corporate account of Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited through what the bank described as …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Vetbiz success: What makes SBA support matter most

Ki Ho Kang, a retired Air Force Veteran, built his career on solving the Air Force’s most complex engineering acquisition and sustainment challenges for aircraft systems. He carried that experience with him to the Small Business Administration and applied …

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Published on March 3, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

WEDC announces $1.5 million in grants to support small businesses across Wisconsin

Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support MADISON, WI. MARCH 3, 2026 – The Wisconsin Economic Corporation (WEDC) announced today that ten community organizations supporting small businesses …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp Announces Director Nominees for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Lima, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru – February 27th, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) yesterday announced that its Board of Directors has approved the proposal of candidates to stand for election to the Board at the Company’s 2026 Annual …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

La banque péruvienne Mibanco choisit Temenos SaaS pour moderniser son système bancaire central

GRAND-LANCY, Suisse, 12 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX : TEMN), leader mondial des technologies bancaires, annonce ce jour que Banco de la Microempresa S.A (Mibanco), la principale banque de microfinance du Pérou, a choisi Temenos SaaS pour …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Peru’s Mibanco selects Temenos SaaS for core banking modernization

GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced that Banco de la Microempresa S.A (Mibanco), Peru’s leading microfinance bank, has selected Temenos SaaS to modernize …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 06:41 GMT

Aerospace Fasteners Market Size to Hit USD 15.14 Billion by 2032 8.1% CAGR Industry Analysis – Maximize Market Research

Aerospace Fasteners Market to Reach USD 15.14 Billion by 2032, Expanding at 8.1% CAGR Driven by Rising Aircraft Production and MRO Demand NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Aerospace Fasteners Market size …

Distribution channels: Manufacturing ...
Published on February 24, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

Shapiro Administration Invests $15 Million to Provide Direct Support to Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania

Funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, ten new micro-grant programs will provide direct support to small businesses across the Commonwealth. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring small businesses have …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Shapiro Administration Invests $15 Million to Provide Direct Support to Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania

Funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, ten new micro-grant programs will provide direct support to small businesses across the Commonwealth. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring our small businesses have …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 02:02 GMT

Halemont Capital Identifies Preparation Gap Among Founders Approaching Investors

Halemont Capital identifies a preparation gap among founders approaching investors, showing the importance of structure and positioning before capital raises. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Halemont Capital, a strategic …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 01:09 GMT

Dream Chasers Releases Shareholder Governance Update for Carver Bancorp, Inc. (OTC: CARV)

Carver Bancorp, Inc (OTCQB:CARV) NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the March 8, 2026, deadline approaches for Carver Bancorp, Inc. to conclude its status as an SEC reporting company, Dream Chasers Capital Group …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

NEXTGEN Brand Strategy: Why the Future Belongs to Firms Who Control AI—Not Those Controlled by It

NEXTGEN Brand Strategy: Why the Future Belongs to Firms Who Control AI—Not Those Controlled by It LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The branding industry is currently experiencing a rapid and violent …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 00:43 GMT

Top10lists.us Names Mark Garland as Cofounder and CRO

Top10Lists.us names entrepreneur, academic, and Army veteran Mark A. Garland as Co-Founder and CRO to lead revenue strategy for its AI-era agent directory. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top10Lists.us, the merit- …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 00:42 GMT

5 Sales Tax Miscalculations Companies Commonly Make On Digital Products, SaaS & Subscriptions That Lead To Overpayments

Unfamiliarity and/or confusion regarding the many new laws can make even the most sophisticated companies unwittingly overpay sales taxes. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2026, as Federal subsidies and grant …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 00:38 GMT

Graphion Energy Solution Co., Ltd. Expands EWAVE Electric Motorcycle and 30-Minute Charger to Ministry of Defense, Lao

Introducing EWAVE: The World’s First and Only 30-Minute Fast-Charge Electric Motorcycle LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Graphion Energy Solution Co., Ltd. marked another milestone in Laos’ transition to clean, …

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Published on March 7, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

Small Service Businesses Turn to Custom AI Systems to Streamline Operations and Reduce Manual Work

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles-based consulting firm Speed Wraith reports growing demand from law firms, transportation companies, and other service businesses seeking platform-agnostic AI integration. …

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Published on March 8, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Christine Lagarde: Interview with ELLE Magazine

8 March 2026 Madame Lagarde, you were the first woman to be made partner at a major multinational law firm. You were also the first woman to serve as Economy Minister in a G7 country, the first to lead the International Monetary Fund, the first here at …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on March 7, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Alliance Studios International Expands as Next-Gen Film Production Integrating AI-Driven Production Infrastructure

Studio pioneers a scalable filmmaking model that accelerates production timelines while maintaining cinematic quality. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance Studios International, a next-generation film …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 22:20 GMT

Paragon Digital Marketing Earns Awards for Digital Innovation and Workplace Culture

The awards recognize Paragon’s work in digital marketing campaigns, website design, and its employee-driven workplace culture. KEENE, NH, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paragon Digital Marketing, a Keene-based digital …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 22:19 GMT

Concierge Auctions Announces March Auctions: Over US$130M of Marquee Properties

Top luxury markets, including Jackson Hole, Jupiter, Vail Valley, and more, lead the lineup NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions presents over US$130 million in marquee properties as part of its March …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Why Video Marketing Continues to Dominate in 2026 — And How Video Plus Print Is Changing the Game

Behind the scenes look at Video Plus Print’s production of Video Brochures, Video Mailers, Video Boxes, Video Folders, and Video Packaging. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Video marketing continues to lead global …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on March 6, 2026 - 18:53 GMT

Stanton University Introduces Dual Enrollment Opportunity for High School Students and International Learners

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stanton University announced the launch of a Dual Enrollment opportunity designed to allow high school students, including international students interested in continuing their …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Peralta Associates and Defense Expands Security, Executive Protection, and Investigative Services to Austin, Texas

Peralta Defense is now offering professional armed and unarmed security services in Austin and its surrounding areas. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peralta Associates and Defense, a nationally respected security …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape, and Trend Analysis Report for Accounting Services

The Business Research Company’s Accounting Services Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The accounting services sector has been …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Feeturre Launches XRPL-Powered Creator Marketplace Bringing the Internet of Value to the Global Creator Economy

New XRPL-powered platform enables creators, artists, and influencers to monetize content, collaborate globally, and earn through streaming micropayments. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feeturre, a next-generation …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Proven Early Results from WealthGrowth.ai

Within 30–60 days, WealthGrowth.ai helped advisors save 60% of their time, expand capacity to manage more leads and clients, and strengthen client engagement. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wealth …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

The Tax Preparation Services Market is projected to grow to USD 49.73 Billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7.7%

The Business Research Company’s Tax Preparation Services Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The tax preparation services …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

BNP Paribas Continues Support of Girls on the Run International Through Points for Change Initiative

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Girls on the Run International, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls through movement and life-skills development, announced its continued partnership with BNP Paribas through …

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Published on March 6, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

Houzeo Releases a Mira Mesa Neighborhood Guide to Help Home Shoppers Explore the Area in San Diego

The latest neighborhood guide delivers insights into Mira Mesa, helping buyers assess safety, demographics, and housing trends. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s best home buying and selling …

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