Microfinance Industry Newswire

SNDP microfinance case: Kerala HC summons Additional Chief Secretary over delay in sanction to prosecute dept official

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Backwards Classes Welfare Department (BCWD) to appear on Friday to explain the delay in deciding the prosecution sanction of an accused BCWD official in the Sree Narayana …

Microfinance Fraud Case: Kerala High Court Orders Addl. Chief Secy Of Backward Classes Development Dept To Explain ...

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (September 10) ordered the personal appearance of Additional Chief Secretary of the State Backward Classes Development Department to explain why the SIT's request for prosecution sanction was not considered despite its …

Predictors of Loan Success and Default in Chinese Microfinance Portfolio

In the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo, a privately run microfinance lender spent five years quietly approving and rejecting thousands of loan applications by hand, one folder of paperwork at a time. That unglamorous process has now produced one of the most …

Flying abroad from Navi Mumbai just got cheaper: AERA waives landing fees for a year

Piramal Finance Chief Executive Officer Jairam Sridharan said the non-bank lender was looking at acquisitions in microfinance, gold loans and MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) lending, aided by a rise in its stock price over the past year, he told …

Philippines launches online microloans via UnionDigital Bank

The Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out a digital microloan facility through UnionDigital Bank, opening a direct channel for private sector workers in the Philippines to secure short-term credit without human resource approval, the pension fund …

IHC told: ‘Khushhali Microfinance Bank’s employees also entitled to EOBI benefits’

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed that employees of Khushhali Microfinance Bank are also entitled to the protection and benefits provided under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) scheme. A single-judge bench of Justice …

Financial Rights Law Could Add 223 Trillion Won to Economy, Forum Told

Kim Eun-kyung, chairwoman of the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency and the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service, speaks at the third policy debate on realizing citizens' basic financial rights, held at the National Assembly in Yeouido on Oct. 10. …

Liberia’s NPL Conference Needs Demand-Side Rehabilitation Too, Not Echo Chambers of Punishment or a One-Sided Monologue

As the Central Bank of Liberia unveils its panelist lineup for the National NPL Resolution Conference, a troubling pattern emerges: the agenda is heavily dominated by the architects, operators, and regulators of the very banking system that generated the …

NEPSE falls 13.85 points as all sector indices decline

Kathmandu, September 10 All major indicators of the Nepal stock market declined on Thursday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index falling 13.85 points to close at 2,531 points. The benchmark index had dropped 15.43 points on Wednesday. Turnover also …

Former Teacher Accused of Using Colleague’s ID to Secure K1.4m Loan in Lilongwe

257 words • approx. 2 min read Lilongwe Police have arrested a former teacher, Charles Makwinja, 27, for allegedly defrauding a fellow teacher by using her National Identity Card (ID) and bank account details to obtain a K1.4 million loan without her …

Xarani’s Agrippa Mugwagwa among marketing experts pencilled for AMC 2026

Agrippa G.R MugwagwaAs artificial intelligence (AI) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reshape the marketing industry, the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) is set to tackle both topics with engaging talks from continental and global …

GFF 2026 | Will be shocking if RBI does not hike rates by February: Piramal Finance

Piramal Finance MD & CEO Jairam Sridharan expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to raise interest rates by February, with the probability of a December hike increasing amid recent developments. “The bias for the RBI is certainly going to be towards …

Former teacher arrested over K1.4m loan fraud

Lilongwe Police have arrested a 27-year-old former teacher, Charles Makwinja, for allegedly defrauding a fellow teacher by using her National ID and bank details to obtain a K1.4 million loan without her knowledge. Lilongwe Police Deputy Public Relations …

BNA defende actuação concertada para aumentar bancarização de mulheres

Luanda – O governador do Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA), Manuel Tiago Dias, defendeu esta quinta-feira, em Luanda, uma actuação concertada entre o regulador e as instituições financeiras para aumentar a bancarização de mulheres situada em 38%. Ao intervir …

Digitalising fishermen: Connecting the sea directly to the open market — Muhammad Fadzly Zakaria

SEPTEMBER 10 — Every morning, long before the sun rises, thousands of fishermen across Malaysia head out to sea to secure the nation’s seafood supply. They work in challenging conditions, facing unpredictable weather and rising costs. Yet when they return …

SSS launches 'LoanLite' microloan program: Here’s how to apply

dLocal secures Enhanced PSP licence in Ghana, enabling direct payments operations

Shalom, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: dLocal can now operate directly in Ghana How Mushin shaped this founder CreditChek enters Uganda with acquisition Disney+ brings R49 streaming to TVs dLocal can now operate directly …

Fonseca: “Our People Are Struggling to Afford the Basics”

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science and Technology Francis Fonseca delivered the keynote address at the 228th anniversary of the Battle of St George’s Caye ceremony in Belize City this morning. One of the topics that …

Record interest expenses poised to add pressure to farm economy

American farmers are increasingly leaning on credit to cover the cost of doing business as high production expenses and tight margins continue to strain the farm economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that inflation-adjusted farm interest …

Middlesex Federal Savings Selects Kobalt Labs to Automate Fintech Partner Diligence and Marketing Compliance

Middlesex Federal, one of the longest running fintech partner programs among community banks in the United States, selects Kobalt to scale its partner program. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Middlesex …

U.S. Faster Payments Council Report Offers In-Depth Comparison of Established and Emerging Payment Rails

BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today announced the …

Brett Buys Roc Houses Shares Inherited Home Guidance on Family Disputes and Tax Foreclosure Risks

Family disputes and unpaid taxes can put inherited homes at risk. Educational resources help families plan ahead and protect their inheritance. ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brett Buys Roc Houses Shares Inherited …

Ontario's First High School Girls' Cricket Team Returns Home After Successful England Tour

OSCA Ontario Premier's Team completes historic CAP 2026 tour combining cricket, leadership development, international engagement and cultural exchange. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Historic Cricket …

Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting Celebrates Eight Years of Serving Clients

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting is delighted to celebrate eight years of serving clients and helping leaders and organizations drive outstanding results. Founded by Dr …

GFM.News Publishes FortuneX SPAC Analysis Following Nasdaq Bell-Ringing Event

Report reviews FortuneX’s $86.25 million IPO, $87.4 million trust account and key disclosure questions while its initial target remains undisclosed. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GFM.News has published a …

Data Foundation to Convene govDATAx 2026: Realizing the Value of Public Data

Full-day convening on Sept. 15, 2026, makes the case for public data's value to economic growth, government accountability, and evidence-informed policymaking WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data …

Bay Area High Schools Pilot Personal Finance Class with Patelco Credit Union

DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patelco Credit Union and two local high schools are launching a pilot program to deliver personal finance instruction that meets new California state curriculum requirements for …

Helm360 Achieves Intapp Power Partner Status, the Highest Tier in Intapp's Partner Ecosystem

POWAY, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helm360 has achieved Power Partner status with Intapp, the highest tier in Intapp's partner ecosystem, affirming its standing as a trusted technology partner for law firms …

KBF Advisory Expands to San Francisco Bay Area with New Office in San Mateo

The firm's first Bay Area location will serve venture-backed, public, and founder-led companies with accounting, tax, and transactional services. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KBF Advisory, a leading …

Merchants Bonding Company Announces New Leadership Structure Designed to Accelerate Growth

Taylor to become Chief Executive Officer and remain Chairman of the Board; Sandersfeld will step into President role WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Merchants Bonding Company announced today that …

BluPeak Recognized as One of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026

BluPeak has been recognized as one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026, an annual ranking that celebrates credit unions across the U.S. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BluPeak has …

Lateral File Cabinet Market To Reach $4.55 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

The Business Research Company’s Lateral File Cabinet Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lateral file cabinet market has …

ByteX and Cenne Combine to Build the Financial Infrastructure for Trade Between North America, India and Africa.

The merger unites Cenne's AI-native finance platform with ByteX's regulated payment infrastructure, focused on trade corridors global fintech has left unbuilt TORONTO, ONTARIO , CANADA, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ByteX …

NERDS ON SITE PROVIDES UPDATE ON CEO FINANCIAL COMMITMENT AND SHARE OWNERSHIP

CEO Charlie Regan Reinforces Long-Term Alignment NERDS ON SITE INC. (CSE:NERD) TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerds On Site Inc. (CSE: NERD) (“Nerds On Site” or the “Company”), a publicly traded provider of …

Absolute Capital is a Finalist in ThinkAdvisor's 2026 Luminaries Awards

Firm’s TAMP for Held-Away 401(k) Assets Is Up for Top Honors in Product or Service Innovation PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absolute Capital, which provides financial advisors with a turnkey asset management …

East Tennessee Roof Damage Prompts Guidance on When Repairs or Replacement May Be Appropriate

A leaking roof can quickly send a homeowner into panic mode. KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- East Tennessee Roof Damage Prompts Guidance on When Repairs or Replacement May Be Appropriate **Knoxville …

IRS Identifies 73.2 Million Potential Nonfiler Cases; Orlando EA Says File First

TIGTA: the IRS identified 73.2 million potential nonfiler cases for tax years 2019-2023, 24 million from 2023 alone. An Orlando EA says file before they do. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Treasury …

Glep Launches AI-Native Spend Platform Built for Real Estate Businesses

Powered by Aida, Glep's AI agent, the platform brings cards, AP, AR, and expense management into one platform built around how real estate businesses spend. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glep …

Prophet Security Threat Report Finds Attackers Moving Beyond Passwords, Bypassing Controls with Stolen Sessions

Report analyzes a full quarter of Prophet AI SOC Analyst investigations, finding identity-related activity in roughly half of confirmed malicious investigations PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quarterly …