Microfinance Industry Newswire

Kazakh financial regulator prepares microfinance sector reforms

06.10.2026 Olzhas Kizatov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, addressed the Central Asian Microfinance Forum, detailing the transformation of the sector and an updated …

ASA assures customers of improved service, digital convenience

ASA Savings and Loans Ltd. has assured customers of improved service delivery and greater digital convenience as it prepares to transition into a microfinance bank in December. The Managing Director of the company, Gwen Tino Muteiwa, said the company would …

The Moscow Regional Microfinance Fund has provided 482.6 million rubles in 9 months. SMEs

Nagaland: Women farmers urged to lead innovation, enterprise in agri

Dr Zasekuolie Chüsi with others during the observance of Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 in Kohima on October 15. Kohima, October 17 (MExN): In commemoration of the International Year of Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) ‘Mahila Kisan Diwas’ 2026 was observed under the …

FRSC hands over Safeline Microfinance Bank to ROBOPAY

October 6, 2026 Ayodeji Ajikan Nigerian News 0 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has handed over ownership of Safeline Microfinance Bank to Robopay Nigeria Limited in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s capital base. He said it would also …

Nigerian Stock Market Sheds ₦108bn As ASI Declines

Market capitalisation fell by ₦108 billion to ₦160.725 trillion. The All-Share Index declined by 167.40 points to close at 247,539.73. Market breadth remained positive, with 26 gainers against 23 decliners. October 16, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian equities …

ABHI Microfinance Bank Signs MoU With RCCI To Strengthen SMEs

Karachi: ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by enhancing access to financial facilities and supporting …

Small businesses in Russia increase dependence on microfinance loans

05.10.2026 Russian micro, small, and medium enterprises rely increasingly on credit from microfinance organisations, central bank statistics indicate. Concurrently, the proportion of loans from commercial microfinance organisations with an average interest …

Rwanda’s eKash Instant Payment System Sees Explosive Growth

Investments in instant and cross-border payment systems fuel adoption. From the start of August to the end of September, the National Bank of Rwanda saw transactions on its eKash instant digital payment system jump from 140,000 to 1 million per month. The …

Muhammad Yunus receives Hillary Clinton Award

Nobel Peace Prize-winning Professor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus has received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton handed over the award to him at a programme organised at Gaston Hall of Georgetown University of …

Hillary Clinton Honors Leaders Advancing Women’s Security

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton honored global leaders advocating for women’s security, economic opportunity and stability at Georgetown University’s annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards on Oct. 15.   The ceremony inaugurated the Georgetown …

Egypt, Tunisia discuss project financing, strengthen regulatory cooperation: FRA chair

Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), received Mahmoud El-Montasser Mansour, Executive Director-General and founder of Tunisia’s Microfinance Supervisory Authority, in the presence of Rehab Taha, FRA Assistant Chairperson …

SSS urges members to take advantage of new digital microloan facility

MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Social Security System (SSS), especially those with at least 12 posted monthly contributions, have been urged to apply on its digital microloan facility - the Micro Loan Program - also known as SSS LoanLite. SSS …

Nigerian stocks close week in red as NGX dips by N108.7 billion

Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a bearish note on Friday, October 16, 2026, as Market Capitalisation of listed equities lost N108.70 billion (or 0.07%), declining from N160.83 trillion recorded on Thursday, …

World Bank Group Doubles Down on Risky Strategy Despite Microlending Gaps

The story of a farmer laden with microlending debt who committed suicide in the remote northeast Ratanakiri province of Cambodia a few years ago illustrates how a private-sector-driven development strategy has gone off the rails in the two decades since …

Bears Regain Control On Stock Market As Investors Lose N109bn

  The Nigerian stock market closed slightly lower on Friday, as the NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.07 per cent to 247,539.73 points. This reducing its year-to-date return to 59.07 per cent and trimming market capitalisation by N109 billion to N160.73 …

La Plata Council Rejects Sampson’s Small-Business Ideas

La Plata small businesses won’t see micro-loans, small grants or cheaper permits from the town any time soon. The Town Council on Oct. 13 declined, 3-1, to have staff study seven proposals Councilman Gregory Sampson said came from conversations with local …

Hillary Clinton honours Muhammad Yunus for decades of empowering women

Former chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented the award to Grameen Bank founder Dr Yunus …

SSS encourages members to avail of new microloan facility

The Social Security System (SSS) is urging members with at least 12 posted monthly contributions to apply for its new digital microloan facility, the SSS Micro Loan Program, also known as SSS LoanLite. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert …

Teton Peak Capital LP Expands Strategic Advisory Portfolio to Drive Scalable Enterprise Growth

LOSS ANGLES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an increasingly complex global investment environment, identifying scalable opportunities and establishing disciplined risk management frameworks have become essential to …

Moshe Alpert Aligns Ceremian Financial with Vanderbilt Financial Group to Expand Client Resources and Market Access

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ceremian Financial, a leading New York-based fiduciary financial advisory firm founded by industry veteran Moshe Alpert, CLU®, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, AEP®, has officially …

Strong Buyer Demand for Gold Coast and Brisbane Businesses as Queensland's M&A Market Stays Active

Buyers remain active for well-run Gold Coast and Brisbane businesses, especially in construction, manufacturing, industrial and infrastructure sectors. BRISBANE, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buyers continue to show …

KT Cap Consulting Announces Strategic Educational Alliance Between Scholar Base Academy and UA-Tech to Advance STEM

A cross-border collaboration to inspire innovation, creativity and future-ready learning among students SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KT Cap Consulting (KTCC), a Singapore-based consulting firm, is pleased to …

Plugsic Launches Crisis Simulator to Stress-Test Market-Neutral Strategies

Interactive research tool enables self-directed allocators to model basis arbitrage mechanics and capital preservation across historical liquidity shocks. NY, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plugsic, a financial technology …

Monetize360: AI Factory Monetization Now Available on NVIDIA DSX Air

From Time-to-First-Token to Time-to-Revenue, Monetize360 helps AI infrastructure providers package, price, meter and monetize their AI factories. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Monetize360, an AI-native …

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Underway: Seniors Can Find a Local Agent for a Free Plan and Rate Check-Up

Medicare Agents Helpline connects seniors with licensed local agents who can compare current plan costs and coverage before the December 7 deadline. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare's Annual …

AI Commission System Expands AI-Powered Platform Designed to Simplify Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI Commission System has announced the expansion of its online educational and technology platform. The updated system integrates artificial intelligence tools with structured …

Dollar Bureau Named Best Financial Advisor in Singapore Across Leading Websites

Dollar Bureau Takes #1 Spot in Singapore Financial Advisor Ranking, With Five Top-3 Placements Across Third-Party Websites SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dollar Bureau has been ranked across multiple third-party …

7 Key Mid-Term Positions That Identify Candidates Who Support The Construction Industry

Politicians' positions on infrastructure funding, labor laws, regulatory policies, taxation, investment, etc. can potentially impact the construction industry. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a …

Modernize Software Pairs Generative AI With Deterministic Code Translation for Mission-Critical COBOL Modernization

Austin-based division of Semantic Designs combines AI-assisted analysis with its DMS symbolic-AI engine to deliver verifiable, repeatable legacy code migration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modernize Software …

StarCompliance Launches 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study Webinar Series With AI in Compliance Session

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StarCompliance has published key takeaways from AI in Compliance: From Potential to Operational Impact, the first session in its three-part 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark …

Jackson Hole Retreat in Exclusive Teton Pines Pending Sale for $5.654M in Just 35 Days via Concierge Auctions

Teton Pines residence surrounded by protected open space is pending sale in cooperation with Engel & Völkers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions today announced that a rare, private …

Salesforce Managed Services: VALiNTRY360 Introduces Seven-Pillar Performance Framework

Framework helps organizations measure CRM support efficiency, data quality, automation reliability, technical debt, and Agentforce readiness. WINTER PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Salesforce managed services …

NMSDC’s Annual Conference Spotlights the Next Generation of Talent, Capital, Commerce During Los Angeles Conference

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** From Future CEOs to Business Deals in the Making: NMSDC’s Annual Conference Spotlights the Next Generation of Talent, Capital, Commerce At a …

Pulse Technology offers webinar on robotics in the workplace, November 5, at 11 a.m. ET

Myth vs. reality of robotics: come and learn! SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robots are becoming a popular part of the workforce, and there is a lot more to robotics than you might initially think. Pulse …

FlexM Secures Series A Funding to Scale Global Payments Platform

Strategic investment from Singapore-based 24 Hermes VCC funds FlexM's next growth phase as it expands its payment infrastructure across four international hubs. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlexM …

Constella Intelligence and Aquila Deep Intel Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Cyber Threat Intelligence

The partnership combines Constella Intelligence's extensive cyber intelligence data assets with Aquila Deep Intel's regional expertise. LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Constella Intelligence, a global leader …

Next Edge Alliance Launches AI Driven Private Capital Platform Backed by $100 Billion in Collective Investor Experience

Built for entrepreneurs seeking strategic capital and investors seeking smarter deal flow through AI enhanced diligence and collective expertise. SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Edge Alliance today …

2026 Noble Technology Awards Announces Season 2 Winners Advancing the Future of Global Technology

The Noble Technology Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), has announced the winners of its 2026 Season 2 competition. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Noble Technology Awards, …