Regulator Supervision of the Suitability process: An example from UK
We have presented Suitability as the paradigm of choice for India's financial system and have put forward the idea of Suitability as a board-approved process that each financial services provider develops and adheres to across all functions of the firm.
http://www.ifmr.co.in/blog/2013/03/07/regulator-supervision-of-the-suitability-process-an-example-from-uk/
AP MFIs grow on back of eastern and northern markets
For the first time since the crisis Andhra Pradesh in Oct 2010, microfinance institutions have shown growth in Gross loan portfolio and disbursements. Notably, West Bengal has emerged as a new destination of south-based MFI in Bengal.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/ap-mfis-grow-on-back-of-eastern-and-northern-markets-113030700508_1.html
StanChart in pact with ADB to support Asian MFIs
UK-based lender Standard Chartered Bank Plc on Thursday said it has tied up with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the growth of the microfinance sector in Asia.
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/fMzUQXBRGLyEi6OAmKEsdL/StanChart-in-pact-with-ADB-to-support-Asian-MFIs.html
Vikram Pandit joins race for Indian banking licences
The list of those interested in opening new banks in India is growing by the day. Apart from Indian corporates, realty firms, microfinance institutions and brokerages, many industry veterans, be it in IT or finance, are looking to fend off competition with the help of financially strong private equity funds.
http://www.firstpost.com/business/vikram-pandit-joins-race-for-indian-banking-licences-651421.html
RBI to publish clarifications on new bank licences
The Reserve Bank of India said it would publish clarifications related to the recently released final rules on bank licences on its website as it had received several queries from applicants seeking more details.
http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/rbi-to-publish-clarifications-on-new-bank-licences-652597.html?utm_source=fwire&utm_medium=cat_ideas
CIO Summit 2013: SKS Microfinance's Journey towards a Successful Cloud Deployment
CIOs have begun to look at cloud computing to take a key step toward better business agility, economics, and user-experiences. As one of the fastest-growing microfinance organizations in India, SKS Microfinance has grown by leaps and bounds with respect to its customer base, post a cloud deployment.
http://www.cio.in/news/cio-summit-2013-sks-microfinance-s-journey-towards-successful-cloud-deployment-379122013
Why Go Mobile in Rural Communities?
When we think about the way in which going mobile in a rural community might make sense, one of the first answers that comes to mind is "to make remote payments". After talking to people, we found out that the value and reasons for adopting mobile payments vary in different ways.
http://www.cgap.org/blog/why-go-mobile-rural-communities
Connecting the Pillars of Client Protection
The Smart Campaign's just wrapped up its Steering Committee meeting in Switzerland this week. This twice-a-year event is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of the Campaign's accomplishments, goals, and challenges, and receive feedback from stakeholders who represent the global microfinance market.
http://cfi-blog.org/2013/03/07/connecting-the-pillars-of-client-protection/
FAI Video: A Conversation with Pascaline Dupas
Pascaline Dupas of Stanford University talks to FAI about testing a commitment savings product for health investments.
http://www.financialaccess.org/blog/2013/03/fai-video-conversation-pascaline-dupas
The Hunt for India Bank Licenses
A new Indian bank could be coming your way, but who will get a license to operate in this potentially lucrative sector?
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/03/07/the-hunt-for-india-bank-licenses/
Going to the Roots - Budget 2013's focus on Agriculture
While going through the recent Budget 2013 session described vividly across various media sections, it would be safe in saying that it has not raised any major controversy or questions to some extent, though experts are still going through the same and are giving out their expert opinion on the same.
http://www.developmentoutlook.org/2013/03/going-to-roots-budget-2013s-focus-on.html
We have presented Suitability as the paradigm of choice for India's financial system and have put forward the idea of Suitability as a board-approved process that each financial services provider develops and adheres to across all functions of the firm.
http://www.ifmr.co.in/blog/2013/03/07/regulator-supervision-of-the-suitability-process-an-example-from-uk/
AP MFIs grow on back of eastern and northern markets
For the first time since the crisis Andhra Pradesh in Oct 2010, microfinance institutions have shown growth in Gross loan portfolio and disbursements. Notably, West Bengal has emerged as a new destination of south-based MFI in Bengal.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/ap-mfis-grow-on-back-of-eastern-and-northern-markets-113030700508_1.html
StanChart in pact with ADB to support Asian MFIs
UK-based lender Standard Chartered Bank Plc on Thursday said it has tied up with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the growth of the microfinance sector in Asia.
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/fMzUQXBRGLyEi6OAmKEsdL/StanChart-in-pact-with-ADB-to-support-Asian-MFIs.html
Vikram Pandit joins race for Indian banking licences
The list of those interested in opening new banks in India is growing by the day. Apart from Indian corporates, realty firms, microfinance institutions and brokerages, many industry veterans, be it in IT or finance, are looking to fend off competition with the help of financially strong private equity funds.
http://www.firstpost.com/business/vikram-pandit-joins-race-for-indian-banking-licences-651421.html
RBI to publish clarifications on new bank licences
The Reserve Bank of India said it would publish clarifications related to the recently released final rules on bank licences on its website as it had received several queries from applicants seeking more details.
http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/rbi-to-publish-clarifications-on-new-bank-licences-652597.html?utm_source=fwire&utm_medium=cat_ideas
CIO Summit 2013: SKS Microfinance's Journey towards a Successful Cloud Deployment
CIOs have begun to look at cloud computing to take a key step toward better business agility, economics, and user-experiences. As one of the fastest-growing microfinance organizations in India, SKS Microfinance has grown by leaps and bounds with respect to its customer base, post a cloud deployment.
http://www.cio.in/news/cio-summit-2013-sks-microfinance-s-journey-towards-successful-cloud-deployment-379122013
Why Go Mobile in Rural Communities?
When we think about the way in which going mobile in a rural community might make sense, one of the first answers that comes to mind is "to make remote payments". After talking to people, we found out that the value and reasons for adopting mobile payments vary in different ways.
http://www.cgap.org/blog/why-go-mobile-rural-communities
Connecting the Pillars of Client Protection
The Smart Campaign's just wrapped up its Steering Committee meeting in Switzerland this week. This twice-a-year event is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of the Campaign's accomplishments, goals, and challenges, and receive feedback from stakeholders who represent the global microfinance market.
http://cfi-blog.org/2013/03/07/connecting-the-pillars-of-client-protection/
FAI Video: A Conversation with Pascaline Dupas
Pascaline Dupas of Stanford University talks to FAI about testing a commitment savings product for health investments.
http://www.financialaccess.org/blog/2013/03/fai-video-conversation-pascaline-dupas
The Hunt for India Bank Licenses
A new Indian bank could be coming your way, but who will get a license to operate in this potentially lucrative sector?
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/03/07/the-hunt-for-india-bank-licenses/
Going to the Roots - Budget 2013's focus on Agriculture
While going through the recent Budget 2013 session described vividly across various media sections, it would be safe in saying that it has not raised any major controversy or questions to some extent, though experts are still going through the same and are giving out their expert opinion on the same.
http://www.developmentoutlook.org/2013/03/going-to-roots-budget-2013s-focus-on.html
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