FINCA Impact Finance recently surveyed more than 8,000 of its customers to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their livelihoods, and to outline the path from lock-down to recovery.
News & Insights
The Impact of COVID on Microfinance Customers
The Impact of COVID on Microfinance Customers Survey data from Africa, Eurasia and Latin America Reveal the Economic Impact of COVID on Microfinance Borrowers By Scott Graham, Anahit Tevosyan and
COVID-19 in the DRC
The story of a FINCA DRC customer who transformed her seamstress business to make masks to support her community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FINCA Impact Finance announces Global Star 2019
The Global Star Award has become a proud tradition at FINCA Impact Finance (FIF). Given annually, the award recognizes excellence in the workplace and celebrates employees who embody the brand values that guide our organization.
FINCA Impact Finance secures $15 million revolving loan facility from Calvert Impact Capital
FINCA Impact Finance (FIF), a network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks, announced today that it has secured a $15 million loan facility with a five-year tenor from Calvert Impact Capital.
COVID-19 Update from FINCA Impact Finance
FINCA Impact Finance is closely monitoring all global developments related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our staff and clients face unique challenges that make following even the most basic prevention guidelines difficult.
Women’s financial inclusion takes center stage for International Women’s Day podcast
Women’s financial inclusion and access to finance was the topic of focus of a special IWD-themed podcast, as FINCA Impact Finance VP & Regional Director for the Middle East & South Asia, Zar Wardak, joined two other women leaders in the field of gender advocacy to discuss the ways access to finance empowers women around the world
FINCA Jordan Receives Smart Certification for Strong Client Protection Practices
FINCA Jordan announced it received Smart Certification in recognition of its long-standing commitment to client protection.
Digital solutions help expand financial inclusion in Tajikistan
FINCA Tajikistan rolled out an initiative that uses Digital Field Automation (DFA) to make applying for a loan easier for rural residents. DFA is a tablet-based tool that enables Client Relationship Officers (CROs) to conduct the loan application process in the field – in the customer’s home or at their place of work.
Andrée Simon featured on ‘Around the Coin’ podcast
On the latest ‘Around the Coin’ podcast, FINCA Impact Finance President and CEO Andrée Simon discussed with host Faisal Khan how despite all the progress financial institutions have made in delivering financial products and services to more people globally.
FINCA Impact Finance International Women’s Day Panel 2020
Does providing women access to finance play an effective enough role in empowering women politically or is there another way forward?