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💹🏦📊 𝐁𝐑𝐈’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. The Indonesian government’s Red-and-White Village Cooperative Program (KDMP) could unlock new financing opportunities for PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), strengthening its position in the micro and rural banking sectors. 📌 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘰 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 said that the KDMP’s financing structure, which leverages the KUR scheme, will enhance BRI’s role in the microfinance sector. With sound risk management, profit margins remain attractive, while risk exposure can be minimized through government guarantees. Is BRI’s strategic shift towards rural banking and digital transformation the key to unlocking long-term growth? 🔗 Full story: https://lnkd.in/g_3YrmEz #BRI #BankingTransformation #Microfinance #DigitalBanking #FinancialInclusion #StockMarket #InvestmentOpportunities #RuralBanking #KDMP #BRIVolution #IndonesiaFinance

Asian Development Bank (ADB) @Christine Engstrom backs State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)-led WE Finance Code, calling it a turning point for women entrepreneurs and inclusive finance in Pakistan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/drNmjGVu #pakbanker #pakistanbankingnews #banksinpakistan #WEFinanceCode #WomenInFinance #ADB #SBP #FinancialInclusion #ChristineEngstrom #PakistanEconomy #GenderFinance #Microfinance #Fintech #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialInclusion

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) formally launches WE Finance Code, supported by Asian Development Bank (ADB), to unlock inclusive financing for women entrepreneurs and drive Pakistan’s gender-smart economic growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/di43iq-U UBL - United Bank Limited| HBL|MCB Bank Limited| Faysal Bank Limited| Meezan Bank Limited| Bank Alfalah Limited |The World Bank Group | @German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) | European Investment Bank (EIB) | Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) | #pakbanker #pakistanbankingnews #banksinpakistan #StateBankOfPakistan #WEFinanceCode #WomenEntrepreneurs #ADB #WorldBank #FinancialInclusion #WomenInBusiness #HBLBank #UBLBank #BankAlfalah #MCBBank #MeezanBank #FaysalBank #GIZ #EBRD #IsDB #InclusiveFinance #GenderSmartBanking

Seasoned finance expert with over 30 years of experience, Seyi Asagun, has lambasted Nigeria’s microfinance institutions for neglecting the country’s informal businesses, which are the largest contributors to the economy. https://lnkd.in/dA5xj_Tg

Ethiopia: African Development Bank approves $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates:   The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility to support to trade finance activities of Awash Bank S.C. (Awash) (https://apo-opa.co/44ecHyL), in Ethiopia.   This facility will enable the Bank to provide a guarantee of up to 100 [...] The post Ethiopia: African Development Bank approves $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates first appeared on Future Media News. The post Ethiopia: African Development Bank approves $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to Awash Bank for support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates appeared first on Future Media News. https://lnkd.in/diyG63Ee -- Future Media News #FutureMediaNews #News #NewsInNamibia

We are thrilled to announce that the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $50 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee facility to support Awash Bank’s trade finance operations in Ethiopia. This strategic facility allows AfDB to offer 100% guarantees to confirming banks for the non-payment risk associated with Letters of Credit and similar trade instruments issued by the Bank. The facility is much significant as it will enable us to better serve Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates with much-needed import trade finance, while also promoting intra-African trade in line with the AfCFTA agenda. Read more - https://shorturl.at/sbLL8 Awash Bank S.C.

The African Development Bank has approved €25.5mn-worth of financing for Générale de Banque de Mauritanie, aiding the lender’s offerings to large corporates, SMEs and women-led businesses in Mauritania. The package consists of a €15mn dedicated trade finance line of credit, a €5mn trade finance guarantee and €500,000 offered as a grant under AfDB’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa programme.

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code—a bold step toward bridging Pakistan’s gender finance gap, supported by 20+ banks and the Pakistan Banks Association. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpiVxz7s Zafar Masud | Atif Bajwa | Irfan Siddiqui | Yousaf Hussain | Amir Khan | Rizwan Ata | Muhtashim Ashai | Farrukh Iqbal | Nassir Salim | Muhammad Anwaar Sheikh | Aameer Karachiwalla | Tooran Asif | Muhammad Nauman Chughtai | Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary | @Mansoor Ali Khan | Hassan Raza | Basir Shamsie | Rehmat Hasnie The Bank of Punjab | HBL Microfinance Bank LTD | BankIslami | Soneri Bank Limited | First Women's Bank | HBL | Sindh Bank Limited | Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited | U Microfinance Bank Limited | MCB Bank Limited | Mobilink Bank | Bank AL Habib Limited | Bank Alfalah Limited | Bank of Khyber (BoK) | Meezan Bank Limited | Faysal Bank Limited | JS Bank | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) | ASA Microfinance Bank #pakbanker #pakistanbankingnews #banksinpakistan #womenentrepreneurs #financialinclusion #SBP #ADB #genderfinance #bankingforwomen

Post #7 Title: “Islamic Finance as a Catalyst for Global Inclusion” Ethics shouldn’t have borders — and neither should finance. As regulators, and bankers, we often ask: how can we extend financial services to the underserved without compromising integrity? Islamic finance offers a powerful answer — not just for Muslim communities, but for any market yearning for ethical access. No interest (Riba) means affordable financing structures. Zakat and Waqf provide blueprints for social impact lending. Risk-sharing models promote trust between lenders and recipients. Asset-based financing ensures real economic value for every dollar circulated. Across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, we’re seeing how these principles empower SMEs, farmers, and entrepreneurs — creating value without exploitation. It’s time to recognize Islamic finance not as niche, but as transformational. With the right technology and governance, it can bridge systemic inequalities globally. I’ll soon be exploring regional case studies and outreach models — from ethical microfinance to fintech-enabled Zakat distribution. Let’s connect if you're working on financial inclusion or interested in cross-border collaboration to build values-driven ecosystems.

InvesCore FI Secures Sixth Round of Funding from EMF Microfinance Fund, reaching USD 16 Million in Total Support Invescore FI has successfully secured an additional MNT-denominated loan equivalent to USD 3 million from the international impact investment fund EMF Microfinance Fund, AgmvK (EMF). This marks the sixth round of funding from EMF, bringing the total financing received from the fund to USD 16 million. This milestone reflects the continued confidence of international investors in InvesCore’s growth, market expansion, financial stability, sound corporate governance, and commitment to transparency. The new funding from EMF will be directed toward supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)—a key driver of Mongolia’s economy. By addressing the financial needs of its clients, Invescore aims to foster business growth, job creation, and contribute positively to the country’s economic development. Moving forward, InvesCore remains committed to expanding its operations and strengthening partnerships with global financial institutions, with the goal of further enhancing its impact on Mongolia’s financial sector.