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Posted on February 2nd, 2012
Codes of conduct are fundamentally an effort at self-regulation, whether they apply to one organization, such as a microfinance institution (MFI), or an association and its members. This Technical Note explores the variety of reasons why and how microfinance associations may choose to adopt and promote self-regulation through a code of ethics or code of conduct. [...]
Posted on January 16th, 2012
This report looks at the respective role of official development finance institutions (DFIs) and private lenders in funding microfinance institutions (MFIs). It starts from the premise that as the microfinance industry matures, its growth can and should be financed by private resources. The role of development finance institutions is to pave the way [...]
Posted on November 15th, 2011
The regulation of microfinance is becoming increasingly topical and significant to microfinance institutions (MFIs). Regulators around the world seem to be increasingly aware of the necessity of implementing legislative and regulatory frameworks allowing the microfinance industry enough flexibility to innovate and grow, whilst maintaining rules and restrictions to protect low income and often [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2011
Microrate has released its 6th annual survey of microfinance investment vehicles (MIV), highlighting the trends and outlook for the industry. Based on interviews with executives of the major microfinance investment funds and a survey of the 101 active MIVs, this report examines the key factors that affected the microfinance fund market in 2010 [...]
Posted on June 30th, 2011
It was noted that Microfinance is growing around the world. Even though the trend is slowing down from the exponential growth of a few years ago, it is still resolutely positive. However, whereas the size of the industry has reached a high point, we must also face the fact that its reputation, particularly [...]
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