Attracting Microfinance Investment Funds
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Microfinance Investment Funds
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Author : Ingrid Matthäus-Maier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006
Microfinance Investment Funds written by Ingrid Matthäus-Maier and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
Microfinance spans the range of finance, from the most simple enterprise to the complexity of capital markets. KfW actively promotes microfinance investment funds and other activities that facilitate the growth of microfinance. This book is an expression of KfW's role as information broker and trend setter. It offers a comprehensive range of perspectives and themes related to microfinance investment and its promotion.
Attracting Microfinance Investment Funds
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Author : Jeffrey Ben Matu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Attracting Microfinance Investment Funds written by Jeffrey Ben Matu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.
Although microfinance has played a significant role in providing a wide range of financial products and services, many microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya still face major challenges with efficiently and effectively delivering microfinance services in the country. As the demand for these services continues to grow, the limited sources of available capital have greatly undermined the capabilities of MFIs to efficiently operate their services and expand their various microfinance activities. This has led to a financial gap in the supply of microfinance services, and consequently has reduced the opportunities for the poor to access basic socio-economic benefits that could potentially improve their wellbeing.The widening financial gap in the microfinance sector has been attributed to self-governance issues, capacity building issues, non-compliance with reporting requirements, and a lack of appropriate performance criteria. These and other factors have jeopardized MFIs sustainability and have compromised the delivery of microfinance services in the country.There is a need for a policy that advocates for better access to capital sources and investment opportunities for microfinance sustainability, and also encourages MFIs to increase their accessibility, build capacity, be more transparent, adopt acceptable performance standards, and promote professionalism to enhance service delivery.This paper analyzes three policy alternatives which include: (i) maintaining the status quo; (ii) government regulation of all MFIs; and (iii) voluntarily self-regulating by member MFIs as alternatives for closing the financial gap in the supply of microfinance services. All the three alternatives are evaluated against the following criteria: efficiency, financial and political feasibility, and accessibility to determine the best policy option.
Microfinance Investment Funds
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Author : Ingrid Matthäus-Maier
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2007-06-14
Microfinance Investment Funds written by Ingrid Matthäus-Maier and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-14 with Business & Economics categories.
Microfinance spans the range of finance, from the most simple enterprise to the complexity of capital markets. KfW actively promotes microfinance investment funds and other activities that facilitate the growth of microfinance. This book is an expression of KfW's role as information broker and trend setter. It offers a comprehensive range of perspectives and themes related to microfinance investment and its promotion.
New Partnerships For Innovation In Microfinance
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Author : Ingrid Matthäus-Maier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-04-01
New Partnerships For Innovation In Microfinance written by Ingrid Matthäus-Maier and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Microfinance has experienced dynamic development. Today, microfinance providers reach close to 100 million clients worldwide and are growing fast. New partnerships expand the impact of microfinance even further. Three types of partnerships are examined in this book, each consisting of a thematic pillar. Pillar I focuses on equity investments in microfinance, especially the possibilities for engaging private investors through structured microfinance investment funds. Rating agencies are involved in providing more transparency in this emerging fund industry. Pillar II focuses on collaboration among microfinance providers, governments, private investors and technology companies which help microfinance institutions to integrate new technologies into their business models, reducing cost and increasing outreach to clients. Pillar III covers micropensions, microinsurance and the role of securitisation for the future of microfinance.
Small Money Big Impact
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Author : Peter A. Fanconi
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-05-01
Small Money Big Impact written by Peter A. Fanconi and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Make your money make a difference—and enjoy attractive returns Small Money, Big Impact explores and explains the globally growing importance of impact investing. Today, the investor's perspective has become as important as the actual social impact. Based on their experience with over 25 million micro borrowers, the authors delve into the mechanics, considerations, data and strategies that make microloans and impact investing an attractive asset class. From the World Bank to the individual investor, impact investing is attracting more and more attention. Impact investing is a global megatrend and is reshaping the way people invest as pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, family offices and private investors jump on board. This book explains for the first time how it works, why it works and what you should know if you're ready to help change the world. Impact investing has proven over the last 20 years as the first-line offense against crushing poverty. Over two billion people still lack access to basic financial services, which are essential for improving their livelihood. Investors have experienced not only social and environmental impact, but have received attractive, stable and uncorrelated returns for over 15 years. This guide provides the latest insights and methodologies that help you reap the rewards of investing in humanity. Explore the global impact investing phenomenon Learn how microloans work, and how they make a difference Discover why investors are increasingly leaning into impact investing Consider the factors that inform impact investing decisions Part social movement and part financial strategy, impact investing offers the unique opportunity for investors to power tremendous change with a small amount of money— expanding their portfolios as they expand their own global impact. Microfinance allows investors at any level to step in where banks refuse to tread, offering opportunity to those who need it most. Small Money, Big Impact provides the expert guidance you need to optimize the impact on your portfolio and the world.
Communicating Social Performance
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Author : Laura Hilber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Communicating Social Performance written by Laura Hilber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
The recent development of social investment funds has also given rise to microfinance funds. Microfinance funds are still at an early stage and standard regulatory guidelines have not yet been put in place, providing for a rocky road in conducting a sound analysis concerning social performance. Although many marketing techniques are used to attract private investors, microfinance is still a field more populated by institutional investors to diversify their portfolios, as microfinance funds exhibit lower volatility and their correlation to other asset classes is comparatively low. Shifting more of the asset allocation towards microfinance and increasing marketing to attract additional investors can help in creating a broader client base and thus more microfinance investments. By investing in microfinance, private investors are primarily interested in the social impact achieved, while financial return is secondary. In line with the outperformance hypothesis in the literature by Renneboog, Horst, and Zhang (2008), the hypothesis that microfinance funds can outperform conventional mutual funds is supported in the context of private investors. Investors investing in microfinance funds differ from investors investing solely in standard mutual funds.
Microfinance For Bankers And Investors Understanding The Opportunities And Challenges Of The Market At The Bottom Of The Pyramid
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Author : Elizabeth Rhyne
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2009-08-21
Microfinance For Bankers And Investors Understanding The Opportunities And Challenges Of The Market At The Bottom Of The Pyramid written by Elizabeth Rhyne and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-21 with Business & Economics categories.
What promise did Sequoia Capital recognize in SKS microfinance (India) that it had also seen in Apple, Oracle, and Google? Why would Vodafone help distribute money via cell phones for millions of Kenyans? How did a Mexican retailer create a financial-services empire, Banco Azteca, that would serve eight million borrowers in five years? From its origins as a nonprofit poverty alleviation strategy, microfinance has become a viable business model for providing financial services to the poor in ways that allow for both social responsibility and profit, even in the midst of economic turmoil. Longtime microfinance expert Elisabeth Rhyne and her team guide readers through the landscape of financial-inclusion opportunities, providing lessons from companies around the world that are leading the way in earning profits while addressing global poverty. Microfinance for Bankers and Investors reveals: Changes in the market allowing for increased private investment in microfinance New technologies and delivery channels that reduce costs for small transactions Proven ways to overcome the unique challenges of serving customers at the bottom of the pyramid Innovative products for grassroots finance, such as mobile phone banking and microinsurance The extraordinary social value and business sustainability of microfinance Microfinance for Bankers and Investors breaks new ground by showing how microfinance attracts top organizations to engage in double and triple bottom-line business activities. With deep insight and clear vision, it examines the unique opportunities and challenges of providing financial services for low-income people. Inclusive finance gives companies the prospect of aligning social values with long-term business strategies. Microfinance for Bankers and Investors offers the facts and insights you need to enter this fast-growing market with confidence.
Microfinance Investments An Investor S Guide To Financing The Growth And Wealth Creation Of Small Enterprises And Low Income Households In Emerging Economies
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Author : Roland Dominicé
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Microfinance Investments An Investor S Guide To Financing The Growth And Wealth Creation Of Small Enterprises And Low Income Households In Emerging Economies written by Roland Dominicé and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Microfinance categories.
"This book offers investors an in-depth guide to understanding the microfinance investment value chain and its benefits. It aims to increase the awareness of this growing asset class among traditional investors by providing a detailed review of the current state of the industry. The book focuses on the two key intermediaries linking investors and small enterprises: financial institutions and investment funds, covering their respective markets, models, risks, performance and impact. By describing their dynamics, strengths and weaknesses, it helps the investor to better grasp the elements of choice when deciding to add microfinance in his portfolio."--Preface.
Investing Into Microfinance Investment Funds
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Author : B. N. Rath
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Investing Into Microfinance Investment Funds written by B. N. Rath and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Investments categories.
Microfinance Investments In German Retail Banking
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Author : Robert Schmitt
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2009-10
Microfinance Investments In German Retail Banking written by Robert Schmitt and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10 with Business & Economics categories.
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1.0, University of Applied Sciences - Bonn, language: English, abstract: Microfinance or the concept of providing small-sized loans to the unemployed poor through recent decades has transformed into an asset class that attracts commercially oriented investors from all over the world. While the majority of them still consist of institutional investors and high net worth individuals, large numbers of people who could potentially profit from a microfinance engagement lack access to appropriate investment products. Simultaneously, only a small fraction of the global funding demand of the microfinance industry is currently being met. This paper demonstrates that, for several reasons, German retail banking clients should be provided with opportunities to engage in this emerging asset class. It is shown that this client group not only can have a significant impact on poverty reduction by closing parts of the immense funding gap, but moreover it is able to gain advantages in terms of portfolio diversification from a microfinance engagement.