There is growing interest in the role of market-based solutions in addressing the problems of poverty, through inclusive businesses that tap into the potential of the global poor as customers and suppliers—the so-called ‘fortune at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP).’ Encouraged by the growth of microfinance, many promising new models are emerging. [...]
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Addressing the financial capability gap is an urgent priority for the field and the impetus for this study commissioned by the Citi Foundation. Financial literacy is both the top enabler and top obstacle to achieving full financial conclusion, according to a survey of more than 300 respondents from the microfinance industry. The costs [...] Posted on July 18th, 2011
This Monitor-GBN white paper, provides a unique point of view on the impact that deep structural shifts in commodities markets will have on the competitive landscape. Key points include: Higher commodity prices across a range of resource areas—food, hydrocarbons and fuel, minerals, etc.—are likely to be a permanent fixture in the strategic landscape over the [...] Posted on June 14th, 2011
Monitor Group has released its annual Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) report, titled “Braving the New World: Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Uncertain Times of 2010.” The report, which examines SWF transactions during the year, found that 2010 marks the beginning of a new pattern of SWF investment that equips investors to deal [...] Posted on March 13th, 2011
How banks and insurance companies can improve profitability by rebuilding customer relationships The banking and insurance industries are facing significant transformations. Fed up with “banking hours” and accustomed to the high levels of customer service seen from brands in other sectors, customers are demanding simplicity, transparency and consistent service from their banking [...] 2 pages
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