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Kerala HC directs filing of chargesheets against Vellappally in microfinance cases within two weeks

Kochi, The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the investigating officer to file chargesheets within two weeks against SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan and the other accused in the microfinance cases. Kerala HC directs filing of …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 6, 2026

No state sanction needed to prosecute Vellappally Natesan in microfinance fraud case: Kerala HC

In a major setback for Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) General Secretary Vellappally Natesan, the Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to file charge sheets within two weeks against him and the …

Source: The Statesman (India) - Center-left
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Togo's Microfinance Industry Association Adopts New Name, Elects Leadership

(Togo First) - Togo's Association professionnelle des systèmes financiers décentralisés (APSFD-Togo), the country's professional association of decentralized financial institutions, has changed its name to Association professionnelle des …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Microfinance Fraud Case: Kerala High Court Finds No Sanction Required To Prosecute Vellappally Natesan, Others

The Kerala High Court on Friday (November 6) held that no prosecution sanction as per the Prevention of Corruption Act is required to proceed against the accused persons in the ₹15.85 crore SNDP Microfinance Fraud case, including Vellappally Natesan and …

Source: Live Law - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Average Microfinance Loan Sizes in India Climb 17.5 Percent in FY27

India's average microfinance loan size reached Rs 63,000, a 17.5% rise YoY, even as the sector's total portfolio contracted. High-value loans saw increased disbursement, while delinquency rates remained stable across most categories. Microfinance …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on Nov 6, 2026

SNDP microfinance case: Setback for Vellappally Natesan as Kerala HC says no sanction needed to prosecute accused

SNDP general secretary Vellappally Natesan | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Kerala High Court has directed that sanction from the Backward Classes Development Department was not required to prosecute the accused, including Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Microfinance case setback for Vellappally Natesan: HC orders chargesheet within two weeks

Last Updated: 06 Nov 2026, 11:39 am IST Kerala High Court has ruled that prosecution sanction is not required to file the chargesheet against Vellappally Natesan and other accused. Vellappally Natesan | Photo: Mathrubhumi Kochi: The Kerala High Court has …

Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Average microfinance loan size rises 17.5% to Rs 63,000 as lenders focus on bigger loans: Report

The average microfinance loan size in India increased 17.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 63,000 in the second quarter of FY27, indicating a growing share of higher-value loans even as the sector's overall portfolio continued to shrink, according to a …

Source: Devdiscourse - Pending
Published on Nov 5, 2026

Banks retreat from microfinance, ceding ground to specialist lenders: CRIF High Mark

The shift comes as the overall microfinance sector continues to undergo consolidation following a period of stress linked to borrower overleveraging and rising delinquencies | Photo Credit: REUTERS Banks are rapidly losing ground in India’s microfinance …

Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
Published on Nov 6, 2026

ABHI raises Rs2.046bn through IPO at Rs15.50/share

ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited’s (ABHI) stocks were priced at Rs15.50 per share, helping the bank to raise a total of Rs2.046 billion through initial public offering (IPO) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The microfinance bank’s share price increased …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2026

Felaban: Peru is cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience worldwide

Peru is the cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience in the world, highlighted Javier M. Flores, Director General of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA), at the 60th Annual Assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks ( …

Source: Andina - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 5, 2026

Development of microfinance and financial inclusion discussed in Azerbaijan

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) Toghrul Aliyev met with Katarzyna Pawlak, Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance Centre, the CBA said, APA-Economics reports. During the meeting, the parties discussed steps taken by the Central …

Source: APA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Dolla wrote off nearly half the Evolve loan book

Dolla Financial Services Ltd wrote off nearly half the value of the loan portfolio it acquired from Supreme Ventures Ltd’s microfinance subsidiary on the day the deal closed, newly published accounts show. “The group acquired a portfolio of 1,738 loans …

Source: The Jamaica Gleaner - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2026

World Bank rejects its own watchdog’s findings that microfinance firms harmed Cambodian borrowers

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. A 16-year-old girl from Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province wears a T-shirt with Disney’s Goofy on the front, her long black hair tied back in a scrunchie decorated with plastic pearls. She remembers the day two …

Source: The World - Public Broadcaster
Published on Nov 5, 2026

NBFC-MFIs increase microfinance market share to 44.7%, says CRIF report

India's microfinance sector is witnessing a shift towards larger loans and greater concentration among borrowers with fewer active lenders, even as the industry's overall loan portfolio continues to contract. Non-banking financial company- …

Source: CNBC-TV18 - Center-left
Published on Nov 5, 2026

Microfinance sector’s gross loan portfolio reaches ₹3.28 lakh crore but there’s a flipside

MUST READ | RBI pumps ₹2.5 lakh crore into banks despite rate hike: Why loans may get costlier but not scarcer Disbursement value increased 5.1% year-on-year to ₹56,956 crore in the second quarter of FY27, although it fell 7.5% from the previous quarter …

Source: Business Today - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 5, 2026

NBFC-MFIs increase microfinance market share to 44.7% as industry portfolio declines 5%: Report

NBFC-MFIs strengthened their position in India's microfinance market, accounting for 44.7% of the industry's portfolio outstanding as of September 2026, compared with 38.8% a year earlier, according to CRIF's latest report. The outstanding …

Source: ETBFSI.com - Pending
Published on Nov 6, 2026

Carnelian’s Vikas Khemani on small-caps, valuations and market risks

Investors must also understand the business model, not just the sector label. For example, NBFCs include microfinance, gold finance, secured lending and unsecured lending, each with a different risk profile and potential outcome. A sound investment …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Nov 4, 2026

Korea's Microfinance Agency Lets Regional Chiefs Approve Rejected Loans

The Korea Inclusive Finance Agency has introduced an exception approval system to help financially vulnerable borrowers who fail the screening for its Sunshine Loan special program. The agency has given its regional directors final authority to approve …

Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending

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Published on November 4, 2026 - 11:05 GMT

Food Planet Prize 2027 longlist announced: meet 47 projects building a sustainable food future

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize, the world’s largest environmental award, organized by The Curt Bergfors Foundation, has announced its 2027 longlist. Out of nearly a thousand nominations, 47 initiatives from …

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Published on October 27, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp’s Earnings Release and Conference Call 3Q26

Lima, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, October 27, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. announces to its shareholders and the market that its 3Q26 Earnings Release will be published on Monday, November 9, 2026, after market close. Credicorp’s webcast and …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

The Microlending Market Is Projected to Grow to $431.78 Billion by 2030 Fueled by Increasing Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's The Microlending Market Is Projected to Grow to $431.78 Billion by 2030 Fueled by Increasing Industry Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Rapid Recovery Microloan Program Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses

CATSKILL, N.Y. – Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) is partnering with Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to provide financial resources to eligible flood-impacted small businesses in both Greene and Columbia counties …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

InNova Global Fund Opens Reg D 506(c) Offering to Fund Microlending in Kenya

Clovis, CA, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InNova Global Fund today opened its Regulation D Rule 506(c) offering to verified accredited investors. Money raised through the offering funds microlending in Kenya, where borrowers take out microloans …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Apollo Appoints Ribbit Capital Founder Meyer “Micky” Malka to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Meyer “Micky” Malka, founder and managing partner of Ribbit Capital, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”), effective …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp’s “3Q26 quiet period”

Lima, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, October 19, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP) announces that, in accordance with its corporate disclosure policies, the Company will enter its quiet period for the third quarter …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 05:38 GMT

Indonesia gears up for the biggest BFSI spectacle at the eighth edition of World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a seven-year legacy of spotlighting the financial sector’s most pressing challenges and bringing future-ready solutions to address them, the World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) …

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Published on November 7, 2026 - 00:14 GMT

Louis Garoz-Ferguson's Kadenwood Group Advised on Sales and Financings Up to the Billion-Dollar Range Since 2024 Launch

Founder and managing partner Louis Garoz-Ferguson launched the firm in 2024; its first client, a listed real estate trust, is still a client. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kadenwood Group, the …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

STOVE GOD COOKS AND BABYGRANDE RECORDS PARTNER WITH WARNER RECORDS

STOVE GOD COOKS KICKS OFF A NEW CHAPTER WITH SINGLE “STOVIE’S HOME (DOWN DOWN),” FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM ALL THIS FOR ME?, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY SWIZZ BEATZ NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warner Records …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

Cardiff Named Best Financial Brand at 2026 TITAN Awards, Wins Four Honors

Small business lender earns Gold for Best Financial Brand and three Silver Awards recognizing excellence in financial services, AI and fintech solutions. DEL MAR, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cardiff, a leading U.S. small …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Astral Astrologer Mohnish Suri Publishes Review of September 2026 Political Astrology Video

Astrologer Mohnish Suri revisits his September 21 YouTube commentary on Trump, Netanyahu and Saturn Retrograde. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astral Astrologer, a Canadian Vedic astrology education and …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

Ampcus Founder & CEO Ann Ramakumaran Receives 2026 NMSDC President's Award

Ampcus is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Ann Ramakumaran, is the recipient of the 2026 NMSDC President's Award. CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ampcus is proud to announce that its Founder …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

XENEX and FinTrade Innovations Partner to Advance Digital Trade Finance

XENEX and FINTRINN announce a strategic partnership to digitalize trade finance, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xenex Enterprises Inc. (XENEX), a leading …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

Phio Pharmaceuticals Announces Invitation for Oral Presentation at 41st Annual SITC Meeting

INTASYL siRNA – Redefining the Treatment Paradigm for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 19:32 GMT

Greenbacker Investor Losses: KlaymanToskes Files $610K FINRA Claim Against Morgan Stanley

Claim Alleges Morgan Stanley Misrepresented Greenbacker as a Low-Risk Investment Offering 6% Tax-Deferred Income MANCHESTER, NH, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Reserve Met; Bidding Open at $5.01M for Long Island’s Famed Waterfront 'Snapple House'

Storied Hewlett Bay Park estate built by Snapple co-founder will sell live in London on 20 November in cooperation with Nest Seekers International NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions today …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Phio Pharmaceuticals Reports Q3 2026 Results and Business Update as It Advances PH-762 Toward Phase 2b Study

PH-762 Achieves Key Milestones, Including Commercial-Scale cGMP Manufacturing, Long-Term Toxicology Study Treatment, and FDA Regulatory Submissions Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨ …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

The Oak Insurance Group Offers Hanover Prestige and Platinum Coverage to Atlanta Families

Atlanta independent agency gives owners of higher-value homes access to Hanover Prestige, with Hanover Platinum Protection for broader household needs. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oak Insurance Group …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Vivianna Check as Senior Advisor, Fraud, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Haywood Hunt welcomes Vivianna Check as Sr. Advisor, bringing over 20 years of expertise in corporate investigations, forensic accounting, fraud and risk mgmt. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Pentagon 2000SQL ERP provides advanced traceability for complex and regulated serialized inventory parts

Integrated ERP Software Pentagon 2000SQL connects purchasing, warehouse activity, repair, and sales to enforce real-time compliance rules. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PENTAGON 2000 SOFTWARE ADVANCES …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 18:12 GMT

M2MMA Optimizes Cap Table Ahead of Uplisting by Eliminating Note with 7.5% Dilution Potential

M2MMA Inc (OTCBB:MMAZ) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Headquartered in the UAE, M2MMA is advancing AI-powered solutions for combat sports via its proprietary M2Intel Operating System. Today, it announced that …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:34 GMT

Expert Webcast to Host Live Video Roundtable: Trends and Transactions in Latin America M&A and Private Equity

Upcoming Complimentary Live Roundtable on Latin America M&A and Private Equity with Leading Dealmakers in Latam ASPEN, CO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expert Webcast, a leading professional digital media platform, today …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Sonitor Wins Gold in 2026 Merit Healthcare Awards for Best Healthcare Management Solution

Recognition highlights SonitorONE™ enterprise location intelligence platform and the company's leadership in advancing intelligent healthcare operations ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sonitor, Inc., a global …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

Rockwell Trading Introduces Wealth GPS, a Free App That Puts a GPS on Personal Finances

Wealth GPS helps busy professionals and business owners see idle money and estimate how long it might last, and a new Referral Club rewards users who share it. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rockwell Trading is …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:11 GMT

Seattle Hosts the First-Ever Conference for Women Founders in Women’s Sports

As women’s sports tops $3 billion, 150 founders and investors gather Dec. 3 to grow the businesses behind the boom SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women founders building businesses in women’s sports will meet the …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens for Two Distinctive Boulder-Area Properties Selling In Colorado

Private mountain retreat and contemporary residence offer contrasting and alluring opportunities across the Boulder market NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that bidding is …

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Published on November 6, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Why 38% of U.S. Workers are rethinking their careers in 2026 and what Crestmont University offers

For working professionals ready for the next level, Crestmont’s DBA is built around the life they already lead, not the one they would have to give up. SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When California …

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