Microfinance Industry Newswire

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 …

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 …

Vodacom Tanzania partners with Bolt for 'ride now, pay later' micro-credit service

Vodacom Tanzania and ride-hailing platform Bolt launched a new service allowing eligible customers to book rides and pay later using M-Pesa's Mgodi credit facility, integrating short-term digital credit into everyday transit. The Ride Now, Pay Later …

How Moniepoint customers can access FG’s ₦50,000 relief fund

By Ado Oyeyemi Customers of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank can now verify their eligibility for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief programme through the bank’s USSD platform. The bank disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, urging …

Eligible Nigerians can access FG’s N50,000 emergency relief support via Moniepoint – Official 

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has said that its customers can now check their eligibility for the federal government’s N50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) and access the funds via its USSD Channel.   The initiative, led …

Mobilink Bank more awards

ISLAMABAD - Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance banks in Pakistan, has won the ‘Best Digital Banking Services’ honour from CFA Society Pakistan for the fourth year in a row, this time taking the ‘Best Digital Banking Services of the Year 2025’ …

How To Check Eligibility For FG’s ₦50,000 Relief Via USSD – Moniepoint

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank customers can now check whether they qualify for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief fund and receive the money by dialling a USSD code, the bank has announced. In a statement on Wednesday, the bank said eligible …

Moniepoint opens USSD channel for Nigeria’s ₦50,000 relief fund

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank says eligible customers can now check their status and access the federal government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief support through its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel. The bank said in a statement on …

High loan costs burden WSHGs

Sonpur: High-interest loans from private microfinance companies are adding to the financial burden on women’s self-help groups (WSHGs) in Subarnapur district, prompting calls for administrative intervention. More than 10 private lending firms reportedly …

Moniepoint Opens USSD Channel for ₦50,000 FG Grant Check

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has activated a USSD channel that allows customers to check their eligibility for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) grant. Customers can verify their status by …

The Moscow Region Microfinance Fund has opened accepting applications for new business support programs

How Moniepoint customers can check eligibility for FG’s ₦50,000 relief support

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank says eligible customers can now check their status and access the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief support through its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel. The bank said in a statement issued on …

Stock market falls as turnover drops, 56 companies’ prices rise

Kathmandu, November 5 The stock market fell by 12.95 points on Thursday. With the decline, the benchmark Nepse index settled at 2,652 points. On the previous day, Nepse had risen by 1.40 points. The market showed signs of rising for the first two minutes …

How to access FG’s N50,000 grant Via Moniepoint and other platforms: Codes, eligibility, steps

NERSI offers selected vulnerable households a one-off ₦50,000 grant through participating financial service providers, not an open application portal Customers can check their eligibility using participating providers’ USSD channels, but should confirm …

Moniepoint releases USSD code for Nigerians to check eligibility for FG’s N50,000 grant

Eligible Moniepoint customers can check their status for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief grant by dialling *5573*27# Government verification and National Social Register records determine eligibility; dialling the code does not guarantee payment …

Old Mutual Finance honoured at Malawi Microfinance Network awards

Old Mutual Finance (OMFIN) Limited has won a product innovation award for its Golden Reserve Solution at the 4th Malawi Microfinance Network (MAMN) Annual Lake Conference Excellence Awards, held at Mogfords Lake Resort. OMFIN recognised for Golden Reserve …

Stock market investor base expands by 47.3pc in 10 months

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s stock-market investor base expanded by 47.3 percent during the first ten months of 2026, with nearly 219,000 net new investors entering the market as regulators and capital-market institutions stepped up efforts to simplify account …

Kenyan newspapers review: High-stakes US midterm loss sends warning waves to Ruto ahead of 2027

The national dailies on Thursday, November 5, 2026, focused heavily on the ripple effects of international and local political shake-ups. Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about …

FG lists 5 digital banks Nigerians can use to access N50,000 monthly cash support

The Federal Government has listed five digital banks and mobile money platforms through which selected Nigerians can receive its N50,000 cash support under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). According to information …

GeekyAnts to Showcase AI-Powered Financial Product Engineering at SFF 2026

GeekyAnts will discuss AI governance and financial product engineering at Singapore FinTech Festival 2026, November 18–20, Booth 4G34, Hall 4. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GeekyAnts will exhibit at …

40 Years Under the Bonnet: A Singapore Mechanic's Life Built Around Cars

At 60, Eric looks back on nearly 40 years of racing, repairing and living around cars and the life he built with his wife Alicia. SINGAPORE, WOODLANDS, SINGAPORE, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 40 Years Under the Bonnet: The Story of …

Polar Achieves €1 Billion in Funding Milestone to Accelerate European AI Data Centre Expansion

New investment builds on Polar’s €800 million Nordic bond issuance, supporting continued growth across Norway, Finland and Germany. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Polar DC Group Limited (“Polar”), a leading developer and …

Inside Uzbekistan's transformation: OBG and ASDR join forces on flagship economic report

Oxford Business Group signs MoU with the Agency for Strategic Development and Reforms for The Report: Uzbekistan 2026 TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan’s economic transformation, investment priorities and …

Hexaview Founder Ankit Agarwal Files U.S. Patent Application for AI-Assisted Software Development

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW YORK - AI can write code. What it cannot do is remember why the code was written that way. Today, Hexaview Technologies announced that its Founder, Ankit Agarwal, has filed …

Introducing NFEC's Caribbean Chapter - Opportunities to Advance Financial Education

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) is launching its Caribbean chapter to support financial educators, strengthen local programmes, and connect organisations committed …

Enigio named winner of World’s Best Electronic Trade Documentation Provider at Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026

Swedish tech company Enigio was named the winner of World’s Best Electronic Trade Documentation Provider at Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2026 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enigio was named winner of World’s …

From Stock Exchange to Trade Show Floor: DTC World Brings Custom Plush and Collectibles to B2B Events

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Singapore-headquartered creative merchandising agency created custom plush and collectible series in 2026 for Bursa Malaysia, Oil & Gas Asia and Zebra Technologies, bringing …

Trust Anchor Service and AML Watcher Make Screening Results Verifiable

TAS seals compliance results as cryptographic proofs bound to a verified organisation, so a bank or regulator can check who produced them and when. HONG KONG, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trust Anchor Service (TAS) and AML Watcher …

Search Guard Secures the Retrieval Layer of AI Applications on Elasticsearch

Document- and field-level security decide what an AI retrieval pipeline may return, per user and attribute. Access is logged. No extra AI security tool needed. BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elasticsearch has …

i-ESG Expands Partnership with UN Global Compact Network Korea, Unveils ASAP 2.0 Upgrade Plan After 1 Year of Operation

WASHINGTON DC, WA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - As UN Global Compact Network Korea's solution partner, i-ESG has run the AI-powered Sustainability Assessment Platform (ASAP) stably for a year - ASAP 2.0 upgrade …

Wall Street Banquiers announces Shareholder Funding Initiative to Support Business Development

UK holding company advances its technology-led strategy across financial markets, private markets and digital platforms, embracing AI innovation. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wall Street Banquiers Limited ("WSB…

MoneyBuddy 推出免費貸款比較平台，涵蓋逾30間貸款機構，實際年利率由1.8%起

香港獨立貸款配對平台推出中小企貸款配對服務，網店賣家、網購平台商戶及餐廳東主只需提交一次網上查詢，即可以軟性查核比較持牌銀行、虛擬銀行與財務公司的營運資金、設備融資及業務擴充貸款方案。貸款額可達 HK$2,000,000 或以上，還款期為6至96個月，經營滿一年的企業均可查詢，借款人全程毋須支付任何費用。 HONG KONG, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 獨立貸款配對平台 MoneyBuddy 推 …

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Announces Global Mining Leaders and Strategic Programme

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26), taking place at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on 12–13 November, will convene Pakistan’s senior political and corporate …

Professor George Monray on Global GDP End-Use Forecasts and Sensitivity Analysis

Exclusive interview with the study's author, **Professor George Monray**, discussing key empirical discoveries, and global policy implications of this research. BANGKOK, THAILAND, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A landmark economic …

Indonesia’s Digital Future Moves into the Spotlight as digitalCIO Indonesia 2026 Draws Strong Institutional Backing

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As rapid technological advancements reshape economic, regulatory and digital landscapes worldwide, Indonesia faces the challenge of balancing competing priorities while sustaining its …

ARACORE, DOZN partner to bridge Korean financial infrastructure and global stablecoin settlement networks

Partnership will connect DOZN’s Korean financial infrastructure with ARACORE’s Institutional Settlement Network SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BPMG, a blockchain and artificial intelligence company, said its U …

ERVIN COHEN & JESSUP’S VANJA HABEKOVIC RECOGNIZED IN LAWDRAGON’S “500 LEADING DEALMAKERS” GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that Partner Vanja Habekovic has been named to the 2027 Lawdragon ”500 Leading Dealmakers guide, recognizing lawyers whose work helps …

Bright Pattern Featured on GSA UK's SourcingTV: AI, Data Sovereignty and the Future of Global Customer Experience

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a global leader of AI-first, 100% native, omnichannel contact center software, announced that Bright Pattern was recently featured in a new GSA UK SourcingTV …

How the Six I’s—Inflation, Iran, Israel, Imports, Interest Rates, and the Island—Fueled the 2026 Blue Wave

The Perfect Storm: How the Six I’s—Inflation, Iran, Israel, Imports, Interest Rates, and the Island—Fueled the 2026 Blue Wave SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The November 2026 midterm elections delivered a …