You may have heard of microfinance, but what it actually is and what the popular perception of what it is are often two different things. Microfinance began in 1974 when Muhammad Yunus started Grameen ...

Research commissioned by the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) and carried out by the M-CRIL ratings agency signals a retreat from the claim that there is a verifiable connection between ...

ESAF Small Finance Bank is strategically shifting its focus toward secured lending, reducing its unsecured loan portfolio ...

Microfinance loans have become a lifeline for many in India, especially those who don't have access to traditional banking ...

Meaning of micro loan How to apply for micro loan. Best micro loan, interest rates, features and benefits. Editorial Note: This content has been independently collected by the Forbes Advisor team and ...

The RBI has flagged rising stress in microfinance loans, urging NBFCs to balance growth with sound practices, even as overall ...

Tightening regulations and stricter underwriting standards in Indian microfinance will rein in growth plans for sector lenders and defuse risk build-up for overleveraged borrowers, said S&P Global ...

The proposed guarantee cover is expected to be larger than the ₹7,500 crore package offered during the pandemic. To be ...

Muthoot Microfin has crossed a key milestone in its lending operations, with assets under management (AUM) under its ...

As Nigeria’s microfinance sector grapples with macroeconomic volatility, Lovonus Microfinance Bank is choosing a path defined ...

Rapid expansion led to overleveraging and rising defaults, forcing regulators to shift focus from growth to stability. The key takeaway is that unchecked lending can undermine both financial health ...