Posts Tagged ‘responsAbility’

By Matthew Fuchs Microfinance Focus, Feb 18, 2010: Demand for credit from microfinance institutions is expected to increase 10-15% in 2010 as MFIs revert to a modest growth path, ResponsAbility's Chief  Investment Officer Christian Speckhardt said. This will be in response to increased demand from micro-entrepreneurs in-line with strengthening economic conditions across most ... Full story

By Matthew Fuchs Microfinance Focus, Dec. 16, 2009: Microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs) remain "largely de-correlated" from other capital markets, a study of by LuxFlag of MIV performance during the economic crisis has found. Despite a slowing down in the pace of investment and an increase in cash positions, these MIVs have demonstrated resilience, posting positive though relatively low returns during the global economic crisis. Despite some low ... Full story