Microfinance institution SATYA has secured debt funding from the two European institutions to expand their reach and improve outcomes for millions of low income households in India.
Private debt investments in emerging markets are still considered high risk by some institutional investors, but blended finance solutions and other structures are attracting the interest of some of Europe’s largest pension funds.
Els Boerhof, managing partner and co-owner of Goodwell Investments, approaches impact investing with the same dedication that helped her sail across the Atlantic Ocean twice.
Gautam Bhardwaj, one of the architects of India’s National Pension System and co-founder of pension tech company pinBox, discusses the importance and urgency of pension inclusion in developing countries.
Clayton Hayward, CEO and co-founder of tech firm Ukheshe, discusses the role of technology in allowing Africa’s small, medium and micro enterprises to access financial services.
Technological advances have given access to financial products to millions but bringing the hardest-to-reach ‘unbanked’ into the financial system remains the sector’s biggest challenge.
BlueOrchard’s acquisition by Schroders three years ago has opened up new possibilities for the impact investment manager but its core objectives are unchanged, according to CEO Philipp Mueller
Investments in South Asia show the highest growth in clients actively using responsible financial services, whereas Latin America and the Caribbean lag, according to GIIN’s latest research
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