Rebuilding a Bank – Case Study of OK Bank
The briefing note is a case study of OK Bank, a thrift bank in the Philippines, which is on its way to create a silent but effective turn-around story.
Mar 3, 2014
Pitfalls of SME Lending
Microfinance banks and MFIs generally venture in to SME financing without understanding the model and common pitfalls, which might result in losing the portfolio. In this episode, MSC’s Specialist, Venkata N. A., discusses the common pitfalls of SME financing. In his words “SME financing is completely different from Joint Liability Group model of lending. It […]
Nov 27, 2013
Product Development: Reasons why MFIs Fail to Focus on It
In this video MSC expert Anant Jayant Natu talks about the inherent constraints in the operational context of microfinance institutions (MFI) that limit the possibility of a rigorous focus on product development. He also touches upon some factors that can drive the product development process in spite of these constraints. The intangible nature of financial […]
Jul 15, 2013
Potential for Leasing Products: Asset Financing for Micro – & Small Businesses in Tanzania and Uganda
This study explores the potential for the development of products specifically targeted towards asset finance in the micro and small enterprise (MSE) sector in East Africa. It also assesses the demand for and supply of leasing services in East Africa.
Nov 1, 2011
Individual Lending Booklet
This is the fifth publication under the (OPE) Series. This booklet brings together a set of brief publications which extract key lessons from MicroSave’s rich expertise on individual lending issues.
Feb 15, 2011
Breaking the Barriers: Market Expansion through Individual Lending
This Note discusses the benefits of IL, the target clientele and challenges MFIs need to consider in developing the product.
Aug 11, 2010
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