Microfinance Cracking the Capital Markets
—South Asia—
THE Conference for Microfinance Investment Comes to South AsiaCo-hosts: ACCION International and Standard Chartered Bank April 29–30, 2008
The Taj Mahal Hotel
Delhi, India
*** THE conference for microfinance investment will bring together a wide range of finance professionals – institutional and private investors, leading microfinance institutions in Asia, international and regional banks, emerging markets specialists, and rating agencies – to discuss the successes, challenges and trends of microfinance investment in South Asia. Attendees will meet the new players, explore recent deals and assess the marketplace in an engaging 1.5 day program with plenty of time for networking. The conference is hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and ACCION International.
Who Should Attend? The conference on April 29th is open to the following audiences: - Institutional, private and social investors either now involved in microfinance investment or interested in learning more
- Microfinance investment funds
- International, development, central & regional banks
- Investment-ready microfinance institutions in Asia
- Rating agencies, banking and investment supervisory entities
- Emerging markets specialists
The workshops on April 30th are specifically designed for the following groups: - Meet the Funds: Morning session for both investors and microfinance institutions seeking investment capital
- Investment Readiness for MFIs Workshop: Full day in-depth preparation for MFIs looking to become investment ready
Day One Conference Topics Include: - Recent Microfinance Deals in the Region – Debt & Equity
- The Regulatory Framework: A Conversation with Investors & MicroFinance Institutions (MFIs)
- The Changing Role of Donors & Development Banks in Microfinance Investment
- Investing in South Asian Microfinance: What Have We Accomplished & Where Are We Headed?
Day Two Workshops Include:
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