Microfinance Industry Newswire

Abeokuta North Chairman to Empower 1,500 Market Women with Microcredit Scheme

The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Dr. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, has unveiled plans to empower 1,500 market women through a microcredit scheme as part of activities marking his one-year anniversary in office. Speaking at a media …

Microfinance sector may see slow, uneven recovery despite early signs of stabilisation

India’s microfinance industry is entering a phase of gradual recovery after two years of elevated credit stress, regulatory tightening and large-scale write-offs, with early improvements in asset quality and loan collections seen in the September quarter. …

Microfinance staff shot at, robbed of Rs10 lakh in Patna

Social Business and Sustainable Capitalism: The Yunus Vision in Practice

Rethinking the DNA of Capitalism Despite the obvious success of capitalism, the system has also created greater inequality, environmental problems, and “a moral void, in which the bottom line is the only bottom line.” However, from the midst of these …

ADB approves 300 mln USD loan to boost inclusive finance in Uzbekistan

MANILA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday that it has approved a 300-million-U.S.-dollar policy-based loan to support Uzbekistan's efforts to expand access to finance for underserved micro, small, and medium-sized …

Nigeria’s Moni rebrands as Rank, acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau MFB

Nigeria’s Moni, a Y Combinator-backed fintech that leverages community and social trust to provide financial services for Africans, has rebranded as Rank, marking a strategic shift towards delivering a wider range of financial services for communities, …

Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards 2025: Financial titans, rising leaders honoured for excellence

The 2025 Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards (GAFA) once again spotlighted excellence and innovation within Ghana’s financial services industry, honouring a distinguished group of institutions and professionals whose leadership continues to transform the …

SAMA grants license to Darb Pay for Information Technology

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed ‘Darb Pay for Information Technology’ to provide e-wallet solutions. This decision underscores SAMA’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the payments sector. By enhancing the efficiency and …

Dolla extends bond offering

Dolla Financial has extended its bond offering. DOLLA Financial Services Limited has decided to extend its $1-billion bond offering considering the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa. The company made the announcement on Tuesday when it noted that the …

Farmers call for higher g/nut prices, improved roads network

While acknowledging last year’s price of D38,000 per tonne - considered favourable compared to neighbouring countries,- farmers urged the president to raise the price to an amount more than the last year. They stressed that farming is their primary source …

Colvir Banking Conference held in Ashgabat: banks discuss future of finance and role of AI

On November 10, 2025, the fourth annual Colvir Banking Conference was held in Ashgabat. It was organized by the international IT company Colvir Software Solutions, one of the largest developers of banking solutions in the CIS and Central Asia. The event, …

The Untapped Potential of Digital Lending in Driving SME Growth

Advertisements In a small corner of Aba’s Ariaria Market, Chijioke, a young shoemaker, dreams of scaling up. He wants to buy a new stitching machine and hire apprentices but every bank he’s approached has turned him away. The paperwork is endless. The …

Blockchain-based Community Currency Doubles Local Economic Impact

The Encointer pilot in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania combines blockchain with tradition to strengthen community resilience and build grassroots economic growth. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Encointer, a Swiss-based NGO …

Legend Internet shareholders approve N150 billion capital raise, acquisition plans  

Legend Internet Plc has announced that its shareholders have approved plans to raise up to N150 billion in additional capital at the company’s 2nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja on 7th November 2025. The company had earlier announced plans to raise …

UNIZIK acting VC commissions projects, pledges student, staff welfare 

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi, has commissioned   new projects across the university’s campuses, aimed at improving student welfare, academic convenience, and staff wellbeing. During …

EIF unlocks €100 million guarantee for Erste Bank Croatia to support innovative Croatian SMEs and Small Mid-Caps under ...

New extension of a guarantee, this time by €100 million targeting innovative, SMEs and Small Mid-Caps Under this partnership EIF and Erste Bank Croatia unlocked €305 million of guarantee since 2022 in more affordable, long-term financing for Croatian …

Bangladesh’s new balancing act could reshape Rohingya crisis

Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Bangladesh stands at a crossroads. For years, it has carried the weight of one of the world’s largest refugee crises with little international support. Nearly a million Rohingya remain trapped in sprawling camps along its southeastern …

Bandhan Bank shares surge nearly 3% today – Should you buy, hold or sell? Explained

Shares of Bandhan Bank Ltd gained 2.8% to Rs 155.18 on Wednesday, November 12, after global brokerage Macquarie reiterated its ‘Long’ call on the lender, citing an improved risk-reward profile following a steep correction in the stock post-earnings. …

Learning in heat under leaking roofs: Abesim R/C pupils struggle to obtain education

Pupils and students of the Abesim R/C Junior High School (JHS) in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region struggle each day to access basic education. The students are studying in congested classrooms, making concentration almost impossible because …

Luxury Real Estate Expert Sabre Cofer Explains Why Local Insight Matters in the Amarillo Market for HelloNation

What does a buyer or seller really gain from hiring a local Amarillo real estate agent? AMARILLO, TX, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What does a buyer or seller really gain from hiring a local Amarillo real estate agent? …

700 Texas Agents Join Realty of America

Fueled by its agent-ownership model, Realty of America is uniting top producers across Texas in one of the fastest expansions in state history CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What began just over a year ago …

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS LUNCHEON ON FEBRUARY 11

Event to Feature USF Hunger Expert Dr. David Himmelgreen, Philanthropist Marshall Field V, and Nonprofit Partners Advancing Food Access WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm …

Atlas Renewable Energy inaugura Shangri-La, um dos maiores projetos solares da Colômbia

O projeto solar Shangri-La vai gerar 403,7 GWh de energia por ano, o suficiente para abastecer mais de 214 mil residências na Colômbia. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Atlas Renewable Energy, provedora líder …

Atlas Renewable Energy inaugurates Shangri-La, one of the largest solar projects in Colombia

Shangri-La will generate 403.7 GWh of clean energy per year, enough to power more than 214,000 homes and strengthen Atlas’ 1 GW commitment in Colombia MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy, a …

Atlas Renewable Energy inaugura Shangri-La, uno de los parques solares más grandes de Colombia

El Parque Solar Shangri-La generará 403,7 GWh de energía al año, suficiente para abastecer a más de 214.000 hogares colombianos. BOGOTA, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy, compañía internacional …

USA Fund Accounting Firms Drive Multi-Entity Reconciliation for Hedge Funds

U.S. fund accounting firms help hedge funds with multi-entity reconciliations, investor reporting, and scalable, ISO-certified operational solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fund administrators and …

Sunshine Services Wins the 2025 Angi Super Service Award

Gainesville’s Sunshine Services earns national recognition with the 2025 Angi Super Service Award for outstanding customer satisfaction. GAINESVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We have some exciting news to share …

4L Data Intelligence Launching Investig8 AI™ Automated Agentic SIU Investigation Agents At NHCAA ATC 2025

Equips health plan SIU investigators to reduce initial fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) case packaging, evaluation and initial investigation from days to minutes. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4L Data Intelligence™ …

Orion Governance Announces New Integration with Sonar to Enhance Data and AI Governance with Code Quality Assurance

Orion Governance to Provide Enterprises with Trustworthy Data for Business Decisions Built on SonarQube SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orion Governance, a leading provider of metadata management and data …

SEMAI.ai Launches Follow-Up Query Feature to Help Brands Track How Users Continue Conversations in AI Search

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SEMAI.ai, the AI-powered Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) platform helping marketers measure and scale visibility across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and …

U.S. Fund Accounting Firms Boost Hedge Fund Efficiency and Investor Reporting Accuracy

U.S. fund accounting firms like IBN Technologies deliver scalable, accurate NAV preparation, investor reporting, and back-office efficiency for hedge funds MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fund administrators …

Cloud Web Hosting Providers Drive Efficiency and Performance in U.S. Enterprises

Cloud web hosting providers drive U.S. enterprises’ efficiency, scalability, and digital modernization with secure, high-performance solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States, the cloud web hosting …

AI Is Transforming Hiring – But Human Expertise Remains Essential, Finds Canada 2026 Hays Salary & Hiring Trends Report

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Canadian workplace, but the latest Canada 2026 Hays Salary & Hiring Trends Guide reveals that the shift is measured, with human skills …

Icons of Time: Celebrating the Legacy of Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet

A new report explores how three of the world’s most prestigious brands continue to define excellence in horology, with insights from Avi-Meir Zaslavsky. LAS VEGAS , NV, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few names in luxury …

Interlynk Expands SBOM Automation to Support CSCRF - SEBI’s Cybersecurity Framework

With this expansion, Interlynk provides a turnkey platform for SBOM automation and ongoing cybersecurity compliance across India’s financial sector. MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interlynk Inc., a leader …

Hatcher+ FundBuilder Enhances Digital Workflows for Singapore Variable Capital Companies (VCCs)

Builds on more than three years of VCC experience, streamlining fund setup through the Hatcher+ FAAST® FundBuilder and Marketplace SINGAPORE, November 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hatcher+, a global leader in AI-driven fund management …

Magnolia Federal Credit Union and Swaystack Turn Onboarding Into Engagement That Lasts

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swaystack today announced its partnership with Magnolia Federal Credit Union (Magnolia FCU) to transform how new members are welcomed, guided, and retained. The Mississippi- …

CU*SOUTH Welcomes Four New Shareholder Credit Unions

Cooperative ownership now represents more than $2.4 billion in assets and approximately 175,000 members. FAIRHOPE, AL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization ( …

AI Is Transforming Hiring – But Humans Still Hold the Advantage, Finds U.S. 2026 Hays Salary & Hiring Trends Report

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence may be the most disruptive force shaping the American workplace, but according to the new U.S. 2026 Hays Salary & Hiring Trends Guide, employers are …