MicroRate proposes a tier system that defines MFI peer groups by institutional maturity to provide a foundation for industry analysis and informed dialogue.
The system is based on a three-tier structure that applies three simple, objective indicators that, together, act as proxies for MFI maturity. The three indicators are sustainability (return on assets, RoA), size (total assets in U.S. dollars) and transparency (level of regulation/reporting).
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February 21, 2009
MicroRate’s State of Microfinance Investment: The 2009 MIV Survey, analyzed information from 68 of the 74 microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs1) identified. The impact of the financial crisis was reflected in a significantly lower growth rate. In 2008, MIV assets grew 31%, from $3.8 billion to $5.04 billion, compared with an average growth of 80% from 2005-2007. Total outstanding microfinance assets grew 29%, from $3.04 to $3.91 million, compared to an average growth of 108% from 2005-2007. The number of new MIVs in 2008 remained constant as did the ratio of microfinance assets to total MIV assets which held at 78%.
November 6, 2006
Funding of microfinance institutions (“MFIs”) by private foreign investors is at last coming into its own. But foreign funds rarely flow directly to MFIs. During the last few years a new type of intermediary has evolved, that mobilizes funds from investors in rich countries and channels them to MFIs in the developing world. Popularly known as “Microfinance Funds”, entities that raise money and channel it to microfinance institutions (MFIs) are only rarely “Funds” in a legal sense. They are therefore collectively referred to as Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs). These microfinance investment vehicles (“MIVs”) are the subject of this review.
July 22, 2022
En este Benchmark compartimos un resumen de los resultados del sector CMAC, anotando aspectos relevantes observados en su desempeño con corte a Mayo 2022.
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February 17, 2022
En esta nota compartimos un resumen de los resultados del sector COOPAC del Perú, anotando aspectos relevantes observados en su desempeño financiero durante el primer semestre del 2021.
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January 18, 2022
In this podcast, Maria Belén Effio, CEO of MicroRate, gives a summary of the most relevant things MicroRate observed in the microfinance sector during 2021.
Send us your questions and comments to: [email protected]
November 5, 2021
Presentamos un extracto de las tendencias de las carteras MYPE expuestos en nuestros Benchmark País a Junio 2021.
May 21, 2021
In order to keep the main actors of the Microfinance Sector informed, information was gathered on what is happening inside the MFIs, the internal and external factors that influence their current operations as well as their short and medium term perspectives.
The results were divided into two regional blocks: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Africa and the rest of the world.
Read the report here.
May 3, 2021
In this report we share the main findings and most notable changes in the Social Performance of MFIs as of December 2020 compared to the year prior to the pandemic, as part of the content of our Social Performance Benchmark now available.
Only available in Spanish: Link
September 28, 2017
MICROFINANCE COUNTRY REPORT: COLOMBIA
Relevant information for the stakeholder's decision-making, and to facilitate the understanding of local microfinance environment to specialized investors.
September 22, 2017
SHARING BEST PRACTICES IN AFRICA AND ASIA
Excellent strategic planning, clear customer orientation, and ongoing staff training summarize the best practices observed at top Financial Institutions (FIs) evaluated by MicroRate in Africa and Asia.
October 18, 2012
In this white paper, MicroRate provides investors with a brief introduction to microfinance and the microfinance investment industry.
This paper contains information on the total asset sizes of microfinance institutions and microfinance funds, the diversity of funds, as well as the important role that these funds play in providing capital to increase financial access globally.
Through this research, MicroRate seeks to educate investors about microfinance investment options, promoting transparency and informed investment decisions.
August 1, 2011
The State of Microfinance Investment 2011, surveys microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs) to highlight the trends and outlook for the industry. Based on interviews with executives of the major microfinance investment funds and a survey of the 100+ active MIVs, this report examines the key factors that affected the microfinance fund market in 2010 and the trends that are likely to drive growth in 2011 and beyond.
February 21, 2009
MicroRate’s State of Microfinance Investment: The 2009 MIV Survey, analyzed information from 68 of the 74 microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs1) identified. The impact of the financial crisis was reflected in a significantly lower growth rate. In 2008, MIV assets grew 31%, from $3.8 billion to $5.04 billion, compared with an average growth of 80% from 2005-2007. Total outstanding microfinance assets grew 29%, from $3.04 to $3.91 million, compared to an average growth of 108% from 2005-2007. The number of new MIVs in 2008 remained constant as did the ratio of microfinance assets to total MIV assets which held at 78%.
November 6, 2006
Funding of microfinance institutions (“MFIs”) by private foreign investors is at last coming into its own. But foreign funds rarely flow directly to MFIs. During the last few years a new type of intermediary has evolved, that mobilizes funds from investors in rich countries and channels them to MFIs in the developing world. Popularly known as “Microfinance Funds”, entities that raise money and channel it to microfinance institutions (MFIs) are only rarely “Funds” in a legal sense. They are therefore collectively referred to as Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs). These microfinance investment vehicles (“MIVs”) are the subject of this review.
July 22, 2022
En este Benchmark compartimos un resumen de los resultados del sector CMAC, anotando aspectos relevantes observados en su desempeño con corte a Mayo 2022.
Ver Aquí (versión corta)
Para recibir la versión completa gratuita, regístrese en el enlace: https://lnkd.in/ej4QmuzT
February 17, 2022
En esta nota compartimos un resumen de los resultados del sector COOPAC del Perú, anotando aspectos relevantes observados en su desempeño financiero durante el primer semestre del 2021.
Ver Aquí (versión corta)
Para recibir la versión completa gratuita, Regístrese Aquí
January 18, 2022
In this podcast, Maria Belén Effio, CEO of MicroRate, gives a summary of the most relevant things MicroRate observed in the microfinance sector during 2021.
Send us your questions and comments to: [email protected]
November 5, 2021
Presentamos un extracto de las tendencias de las carteras MYPE expuestos en nuestros Benchmark País a Junio 2021.
May 21, 2021
In order to keep the main actors of the Microfinance Sector informed, information was gathered on what is happening inside the MFIs, the internal and external factors that influence their current operations as well as their short and medium term perspectives.
The results were divided into two regional blocks: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Africa and the rest of the world.
Read the report here.
May 3, 2021
In this report we share the main findings and most notable changes in the Social Performance of MFIs as of December 2020 compared to the year prior to the pandemic, as part of the content of our Social Performance Benchmark now available.
Only available in Spanish: Link
September 28, 2017
MICROFINANCE COUNTRY REPORT: COLOMBIA
Relevant information for the stakeholder's decision-making, and to facilitate the understanding of local microfinance environment to specialized investors.
September 22, 2017
SHARING BEST PRACTICES IN AFRICA AND ASIA
Excellent strategic planning, clear customer orientation, and ongoing staff training summarize the best practices observed at top Financial Institutions (FIs) evaluated by MicroRate in Africa and Asia.
October 18, 2012
In this white paper, MicroRate provides investors with a brief introduction to microfinance and the microfinance investment industry.
This paper contains information on the total asset sizes of microfinance institutions and microfinance funds, the diversity of funds, as well as the important role that these funds play in providing capital to increase financial access globally.
Through this research, MicroRate seeks to educate investors about microfinance investment options, promoting transparency and informed investment decisions.
August 1, 2011
The State of Microfinance Investment 2011, surveys microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs) to highlight the trends and outlook for the industry. Based on interviews with executives of the major microfinance investment funds and a survey of the 100+ active MIVs, this report examines the key factors that affected the microfinance fund market in 2010 and the trends that are likely to drive growth in 2011 and beyond.
February 21, 2009
MicroRate’s State of Microfinance Investment: The 2009 MIV Survey, analyzed information from 68 of the 74 microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs1) identified. The impact of the financial crisis was reflected in a significantly lower growth rate. In 2008, MIV assets grew 31%, from $3.8 billion to $5.04 billion, compared with an average growth of 80% from 2005-2007. Total outstanding microfinance assets grew 29%, from $3.04 to $3.91 million, compared to an average growth of 108% from 2005-2007. The number of new MIVs in 2008 remained constant as did the ratio of microfinance assets to total MIV assets which held at 78%.
November 6, 2006
Funding of microfinance institutions (“MFIs”) by private foreign investors is at last coming into its own. But foreign funds rarely flow directly to MFIs. During the last few years a new type of intermediary has evolved, that mobilizes funds from investors in rich countries and channels them to MFIs in the developing world. Popularly known as “Microfinance Funds”, entities that raise money and channel it to microfinance institutions (MFIs) are only rarely “Funds” in a legal sense. They are therefore collectively referred to as Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs). These microfinance investment vehicles (“MIVs”) are the subject of this review.
