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Published on 14:27 GMT

Mobilink Bank signs Agreement to Acquire 82.51% Stake in Apna Microfinance Bank

Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance Banks in Pakistan, has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 82.51% shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank Limited (Apna Bank), subject to applicable legal and regulatory approvals. The proposed …

Source: PhoneWorld - Neutral
Published on 13:51 GMT

CDP and Banca Etica join Forces with EU support to unlock €30 Million for Microfinance in the Western Balkans

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Banca Etica have signed a €15 million financing agreement under SAFE(Sustainable Access to Finance for Entrepreneurship), an initiative promoted by CDP with the support of the European Union through the Western Balkans …

Source: Sarajevo Times - Neutral
Published on 02:01 GMT

ABHI Microfinance Bank’s IPO gets over 100pc subscription

KARACHI - ABHI Microfinance Bank has achieved a significant milestone in its initial public offering (IPO), with its book-building portion reaching 158% (1.6x) subscription during the two-day bidding process held on November 5–6, 2026, on the Pakistan …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 02:01 GMT

Mobilink Bank signs agreement to acquire 82.51pc stake in Apna Microfinance Bank

ISLAMABAD - Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance banks in Pakistan, has signed a sale purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire 82.51 percent shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank Limited (Apna Bank), subject to applicable legal and regulatory …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 12:09 GMT

COVID-19 TCF Beneficiaries Took Recoverable Loans, Not Grants – NIRSAL MFB

NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has clarified that funds disbursed to beneficiaries under the COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) were recoverable loans and not grants, insisting that beneficiaries remain obligated to repay the facilities in accordance …

Source: New Telegraph - Indeterminate
Published on 02:51 GMT

Mobilink Bank to acquire 82.51pc stake in Apna Bank

ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has signed a Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 82.51 percent shareholding in Apna Microfinance Bank Limited (Apna Bank), subject to applicable legal and regulatory approvals. The proposed acquisition is an extension of …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on 06:02 GMT

Festive EMIs, easy loans and risky investments: Finance expert flags 3 money mistakes to avoid

Festive discounts and no-cost EMI offers often encourage consumers to make purchases beyond their financial capacity. However, even relatively small monthly instalments can strain household budgets when combined with existing debt obligations. Prade …

Source: Business Today - Indeterminate
Published on 09:11 GMT

Curbing trans-Sahara human trafficking

The rescue of four Nigerian girls from a suspected prostitution ring in Morila, Mali, is another reminder that trans-Saharan human trafficking is not a path to prosperity. It is still a booming, predatory business in which traffickers, recruiters, “madams …

Source: Vanguard - Indeterminate
Published on 09:21 GMT

SBP directs commercial banks to increase number of women workers

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced new requirements for commercial banks aimed at increasing female participation in the banking industry, setting a target of 22% women representation by December 2028. Under its Banking on Equality …

Source: Daily Pakistan - Neutral
Published on 09:46 GMT

Financial services must go beyond deposits and withdrawals, says BoU

Despite progress in expanding access to financial services, many Ugandans continue to face barriers to meaningful financial inclusion, with services often too expensive, difficult to understand or poorly tailored to their needs. Mobile money, agent banking …

Source: Daily Monitor - Neutral
Published on 13:24 GMT

Ondo stakeholders seek stronger war against child labour

Stakeholders in Ondo State have urged the government and relevant agencies to intensify the fight against child labour and forced labour. The call was made through stricter enforcement of child protection laws, better inter-agency coordination, and robust …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on 13:54 GMT

South Asia looks to skills, jobs and market access to tackle poverty

South Asia needs to accelerate investment in skills, productive employment, access to finance and market linkages to turn its large working-age population into a source of sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction, experts say. The urgency is …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 05:21 GMT

UNRWA funding cuts deepen hardship for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon – Doumoua al-Baitan sat on the roof of a building in Beirut's Palestinian refugee camp of Bourj el-Barajneh as the sun set. Like many Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, al-Baitan was born and raised in this camp. For decades, Palestinians …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Nov 10, 2026

Conejo Valley group helps nearly 200,000 women start businesses in East Africa with microloans

It’s a powerful example of what can happen when people decide to support each other. A group of successful Conejo Valley women created a nonprofit which has helped nearly 200,000 women halfway around the world push back against poverty. "We're a …

Source: KCLU - California - Public Broadcaster
Published on Nov 10, 2026

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) at Rima Microfinance Bank (Rima MFB)

Save Share Facebook X LinkedIn Email Copy link Get new jobs in your inbox @[email protected]@outlook.com Rima Microfinance Bank (Rima MFB) is a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed microfinance bank built on a simple promise: Made by Us for Us. We are an …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on 02:51 GMT

BISP launches interoperable payment system through six banks

KARACHI: The Benazir Income Support Programme has launched an interoperable payment system, enabling women beneficiaries across Pakistan to receive financial assistance through any of the six participating banks and financial institutions. The programme …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on 13:42 GMT

Burkina Faso’s expelled gold miners face a pivotal reckoning: can the state deliver on its promises?

Listen now7 min listen x1 The lofty rhetoric of economic sovereignty and national dignity championed by Burkina Faso’s leadership now collides head-on with an uncomfortable reality: thousands of Burkinabè gold miners expelled from Guinea find themselves …

Source: Burkina Times - Pending
Published on 05:18 GMT

SVP Municipal Council Organises PM SVANidhi Mahotsav at Bhatubasti

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 12: Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council organised PM SVANidhi Mahotsav today in the Councillor’s Office, Ward No. 19, Bhatubasti, with the objective of creating awareness among street vendors about the benefits of the PM SVANidhi …

Source: Andaman Chronicle - Pending
Published on Nov 12, 2026

Smaller MFIs change tack: No onlending, just routing funds

Kolkata: A funding crunch and mounting stress in short cycles in India's microfinance sector are forcing a growing number of smaller lenders to retreat from direct lending and turn into business correspondents for banks, signalling a structural shift …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

VEON’s Mobilink Microfinance Bank Signs Share Purchase Agreement for 82.5% Stake in Apna Microfinance Bank

Agreement advances Mobilink Bank’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy and extends VEON’s continued investment in Pakistan’s digital financial services sector New York, Dubai and Islamabad, November 13, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator …

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Published on November 12, 2026 - 06:31 GMT

NEW BOOK RECLAIMS THE CULTURAL, ECOLOGICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF MITHILA

Satish Jha’s "Mithila: A Civilisation in Slow Fire" offers a critical, multi-layered inquiry into ancient Gangetic polities and modern floodscapes WELLESELY, MA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Satish Jha’s definitive …

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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 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 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 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 November 13, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

ACS Raises the Bar in Composite Repair with the Addition of Aerospace Veteran Kevin Boline

ACS strengthens its composite repair expertise and industry leadership with the addition of aerospace veteran Kevin Boline as VP of Commercial Sales. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Spirit AeroSystems …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Gasima Financial Launches Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Market Summary Newsletter for Federal Employees and Retirees

Led by financial advisor and retired federal employee Anthony Patton, the free newsletter analyzes the individual TSP funds and the market trends shaping them. VENICE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gasima Financial …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Historic Albany Brownstone Sells for $900,000 Before Hitting the Market

McDonald Real Estate Company represented the seller in the off-market sale of 469 State Street, at roughly twice Albany County’s average list price. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McDonald Real Estate Company …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 concludes with new partnerships and initiatives to advance its minerals sector

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) concludes in Islamabad, bringing together senior government leaders, international mining executives and investors to advance the …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

About 1 in 6 U.S. Office Job Postings Are Entry-Level, Hire With Near Finds

Entry-level openings were most common in administration and customer support, and scarcest in software engineering roles and at tech companies. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hire With Near, a staffing …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

Cruxy wins Value Creation Consulting Firm of the Year at the PE Wire® US Awards 2026

Award recognises Cruxy’s product diligence strategy work for Hg on their USD $6.4 billion acquisition of OneStream - one of the biggest software deals of 2026 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cruxy, the B2B tech …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:34 GMT

Licensing Executives Society Names 2026 Deals of Distinction™ Winners

Nike and SKIMS, IBM and Circle, NIH and Cyprium Therapeutics, and more recognized for outstanding licensing deals SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Licensing Executives Society (LES) presented its 2026 …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:28 GMT

Global startup ecosystems converge in Dubai to unlock international growth at Expand North Star 2026

Delegations from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East reinforce Dubai’s standing as a global launchpad for innovation and investment İSTANBUL, TURKEY, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Startup ecosystems spanning the …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

AI For Future 2026: WMF Connects Investors, Founders and AI Experts from Europe, the U.S. and Asia in San Francisco

WMF’s AI For Future in Silicon Valley drew 250 global attendees. TerraSpark, Salute360 & MON5 won the Startup Competition, unlocking new WMF opportunities. BOLOGNA, ITALY, ITALY, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second edition of AI For …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

From Boston to Portland: QuTEM and OHSU Give West Coast Advanced Therapy Developers a Direct Path from R&D to GMP

Collaboration with OHSU’s MMC in Portland brings faster, local TEM analysis of viral vectors and nanoparticles to West Coast Advanced Therapy developers. STOCKHOLM, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QuTEM AB, a provider …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

TaxZerone Urges Nonprofits to File Extended Form 990 Returns Before the November 16 Deadline

TaxZerone helps nonprofits e-file extended 2025 Form 990 returns with guided filing, built-in error checks, secure data protection, and expert support. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the extended federal Form …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

The Energy Policy Intelligence Advantage – New PolicyIntelPro Toolkit Launched

Daily AI-Powered Energy Briefings, Proprietary Weekly Analysis, & Curated Research Repository for Prediction Market Traders, Investment Advisors, AI Agents ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As markets …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 14:02 GMT

Eltropy Launches Branded Calling to Help Consumers Recognize Calls From Their Credit Union or Community Bank

With Branded Calling, the institution’s verified name and logo appear on supported phones, giving consumers more confidence to answer SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eltropy, the Agentic AI Platform for …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 13:21 GMT

TO THE NEW Joins SpaceX Super Intelligence Partner Network to Scale AI-Assisted Development

Partnership pairs SpaceX Super Intelligence’s AI-native coding platform with TO THE NEW's enterprise engineering expertise JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TO THE NEW, an AI-native digital engineering …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Michigan Investor Scott Zack Publishes Succession Planning Guide for Michigan Business Owners on Amazon

The Creek Equity owner's guide covers how to prepare, value and sell a founder-owned or family-owned Michigan company BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Zack, a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan investor and …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

One Stop Consulting Shop Named 2026 Best of Florida Award Winner

KISSIMMEE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Stop Consulting Shop LLC, an accounting and business consulting firm based in Kissimmee, has been named a winner of the 2026 Best of Florida Award. The recognition marks the third …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

enSights and Solar Simplified Collaborate to Help Community Solar Asset Owners Uncover Hidden Revenue Losses

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- enSights’ Revenue Assurance Module combines its data analytics with Community Solar monetization insights from Solar Simplified to help owners identify revenue leakage and improve …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 10:30 GMT

FEDCON Alerts Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to Historic Doubling of Federal Contracting Goals for FY 2027

A top consulting firm for government contracts, is sounding the alarm. The SBA just announced new goals for federal contracting in 2027 TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Big changes are coming to federal …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Paragon Capital Group Announces USCIS I-956F Approval for Wildair Residences EB-5 Offering

Approval marks latest milestone for Wildair as construction advances and EB-5 capital is deployed STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PCG Fund 11 LLC (the “Fund”), an EB-5 investment fund managed by …

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Published on November 13, 2026 - 09:51 GMT

Dormant Does Not Mean Closed: CloseWise Helps Founders Close Unused U.S. Companies in Time

With December approaching, CloseWise helps U.S. and non-U.S. business owners dissolve inactive companies, including final filings and compliance. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloseWise, the U.S. company …

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