Microloans News Monitoring

Philippines launches online microloans via UnionDigital Bank

The Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out a digital microloan facility through UnionDigital Bank, opening a direct channel for private sector workers in the Philippines to secure short-term credit without human resource approval, the pension fund …

SSS launches 'LoanLite' microloan program: Here’s how to apply

SSS LoanLite now available via UnionDigital Bank mobile app

Social Security System main office in Quezon City (PNA File photo) MANILA, Philippines – UnionDigital Bank (UD) is now accepting applications for the microloan program of the Social Security System (SSS). In a statement Tuesday, SSS said members may now …

SSS to rollout digital micro-loan in Davao

THE Social Security System (SSS) is preparing for the local rollout of its new digital micro-loan facility, SSS LoanLite, across the Davao Region, though localized operational directives remain under review. The state pension fund officially introduced …

Household microloans in Kazakhstan reach 1.4 tn tenge

As of July 1, the assets of Kazakhstan’s microfinance sector stood at 3.5 trillion tenge, up 0.2% in the second quarter but down 0.1% since the beginning of the year. The quarterly growth was mainly driven by an increase in pawnshop assets, largely …

Columbia Heights sets deadline to Sep. 9 for second microloan program for OMS impact

The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority is offering forgivable, interest-free loans of up to $10,000 to local businesses financially affected by federal immigration enforcement. The eight-month loans may cover up to four months of commercial …

SSS expands LoanLite access via UnionDigital

Aubrey Rose Inosante - The Philippine Star September 9, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines —   Social Security System (SSS) has made its microloan program available through UnionDigital Bank (UD), allowing eligible members to borrow up to P20,000 through …

Microfinance loanees return home after agreement with government

KATHMANDU: People suffering from microfinance loans and staging a sit-in at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Lalitpur have returned home after an agreement was signed with the government. A 14-point agreement was reached between the loanees …

Microfinance loanees return home after 14-pt agreement with government

People suffering from microfinance loans and staging a sit-in at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Lalitpur have returned home after an agreement was signed with the government.  A 14-point agreement was reached between the loanees and the …

Microfinance loanees return home after agreement

Kathmandu, Aug 23: The people suffering from microfinance loan and staging a sit-in at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Lalitpur have returned home after an agreement was signed with the government. A 14-point agreement was reached between …

UnionDigital Bank Becomes First to Offer SSS LoanLite Digitally

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox UnionDigital Bank has begun accepting applications for SSS LoanLite through its mobile app, according to SSS’s own announcement. The digital microloan programme, which SSS …

Microfinance loan victims return home after agreement

KATHMANDU: People affected by microfinance loans who had been staging a sit-in at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Lalitpur have returned home following a 14-point agreement with the government. The agreement ended their protest, which had …

Ukrainians have begun taking out larger microloans: debt increased by 17%

In the first half of 2026, Ukrainians entered into 4.2 million microloan agreements, approximately the same number as during the same period last year. However, the average loan amount increased from UAH 6,300 to UAH 9,200, while Ukrainians’ total debt …

SSS rolls out LoanLite microloan program

RBI Penalises Hinduja Leyland Finance, Sammaan Finserve ₹10.40 Lakh for Regulatory Lapses

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a total penalty of ₹10.40 lakh on two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) for failing to comply with regulatory directions issued by the banking regulator.     Hinduja Leyland Finance has been penalised ₹6.20 …

Microfinance loan disbursements above ₹1 lakh jump 89.8%; smaller loans decline

Microfinance lenders sharply increased disbursements of loans above ₹1 lakh in the June quarter, while smaller-ticket loans declined, reflecting a shift towards larger exposures amid improving asset quality. Microfinance loans of over Rs 1 lakh witnessed …

The 24-hour economy and Ghana’s MSMEs: A strategic roadmap for inclusive industrial transformation

The passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, 2025, and the subsequent signing of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law in February 2026, represent a watershed moment in Ghana's structural transformation agenda. Yet, as someone who has had …

Probe team seeks high court nod to consolidate 124 SNDP microfinance loan fraud cases

Etihad Credit Bureau adds micro-loan data to UAE credit reports

Etihad Credit Bureau has expanded the UAE’s credit reporting framework to include micro-loan account data, giving authorized financial institutions greater visibility into consumers’ existing credit commitments. Micro-loan data from providers such as …

Kiteworks übernimmt Bonfy.AI: Unternehmensweite Datenklassifizierung und Richtliniendurchsetzung in Echtzeit

Die Durchsetzungsrichtlinie von Kiteworks gilt nun sowohl für den Datenaustausch als auch für die Datenverarbeitung durch Menschen und KI-Agenten. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, ein Unternehmen, …

Shufti Launches Transaction Trust Monitoring With AI Rule Builder That Turns Plain-English Risks Into Backtested Rules

Governed AI agents score, investigate, and draft the report, while the MLRO authorises every filing, on one engine that ties transactions to verified identity. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shufti, the Glocal …

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) Consulting Market Trends And Forecast Analysis Reveal Strong Long-Term Potential

The Business Research Company’s Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) Consulting Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Study Identifies Three Architectural Failures Behind Rising AI Agent Costs in Fortune 500 Enterprises

Analysis across five regulated verticals finds operational overhead outpaces agent count when three architectural gaps go unaddressed DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A research analysis published this week …

Argent LNG Submits Resource Reports 11 and 13 to FERC, Completing the Full Suite of Required Resource Reports

Resource Reports 11 and 13 are among the most technically demanding and consequential submissions in the entire FERC pre-filing process. METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG, LLC today announced the …

Radicle Growth and U.S. Corn Growers Announce Winners of The Radicle Corn Challenge

Citroniq and Future Origins Selected to Receive Investment Through the $1.75M Competition Designed to Drive New Demand for Corn OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Radicle Growth today announced Citroniq and Future Origins …

Flywl introduces ProcureOps for AI, integrating Anthropic and OpenAI into the enterprise procurement lifecycle

Flywl provides cost optimization and Cloud marketplace transactions for AI, enabling companies to proactively manage token consumption and right-size contracts. DANVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flywl today …

Rocket Doctor AI Announces Global Company Town Hall to Showcase Q2 2026 Milestones and Strategic Vision

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI” or the “Company”), a physician-built, AI-powered …

One Year After Burn the Rules, Chet Hirani Is Bringing His “Lead From Within” Philosophy From the Page to the Stage

International Executive Leadership Expert Expands the Book’s Self-Leadership Philosophy Through Speaking Engagements and Leadership Workshops LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after Burn the Rules: Lead …

Dr. Jennifer Nash Selected to Speak at DisruptHR Houston 6.0

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jennifer Nash, leadership consultant, executive coach, author, and founder of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, has been selected as a speaker for DisruptHR Houston 6.0 …

Jet Direct Mortgage to Host “Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws” Benefiting Paws of War

Jet Direct Mortgage will host Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws, a community fundraiser benefiting Paws of War ST. JAMES, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jet Direct Mortgage will host Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & …

Relevantz Named One of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work for the Second Year in a Row

Relevantz named among Atlanta’s Top 15 Best Places to Work by Atlanta Business Chronicle for 2026, recognizing its culture, leadership, and employee growth. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relevantz is proud …

Whitten & Lublin Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 Edition

TORONTO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Being recognized among Canada's leading employment lawyers year after year reflects the trust our clients place in us and the results we work hard to deliver.”- Daniel Lublin, …

Dandelion Makes Estate Planning Documents Available to Every Family with Estately

Integration with Estately by FreeWill provides Dandelion members attorney-designed templates for Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Directives. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dandelion, an AI …

Argent LNG and the Government of Albania Sign MOU to Develop LNG Terminal Supporting W Balkans Energy Security & Ukraine

Terminal to be positioned as a flagship Three Seas Initiative project, interconnecting TAP, IAP, the Fier–Vlorë corridor to deliver US LNG across the region METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TIRANA, Albania – …

Centergy Solutions Names Soosh Amin Chief Revenue Officer

Amin will lead the company’s sales organization and build a more scalable engine for revenue growth. HARAHAN, LA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centergy Solutions today announced that financial technology sales leader Soosh Amin …

Krown Announces Final Development and Planned Production of EXCALIBUR, the World’s First Quantum-Secured Cold Wallet

Quantum eMotion's QRNG2 technology will support a dedicated self-custody device combining quantum randomness, native QwickAuth and biometric authentication. Quantum eMotion (AMEX:QNCCF) MONROE, LA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire. …

Exdion Strengthens Data Security for AI-Driven Policy Checking with Exdion MASK

Exdion strengthens AI-driven policy checking with Exdion MASK, helping agencies protect data, reduce E&O risk, and work faster. PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exdion today announced the strengthening of its …

Foundation for the Carolinas’ Fundholders Grant More Than $150 Million to Nonprofits in Second Quarter of 2026

Foundation for the Carolinas fundholders awarded more than $150 million through 3,700 grants to nonprofits in Q2 2026, bringing year-to-date giving to $350M. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foundation for …

LAURIE M. CLARK INDUCTED INTO WXN HALL OF FAME

Fourth Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ win recognizes sustained leadership across finance, technology, entrepreneurship and governance TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian entrepreneur, finance executive, …