Past Events
Dr. Mwangi's Lecture on Commercial Microfinance Models
When: Sept. 18th, 2008
Dr. Mwangi came to Fordham on Sept. 18th to deliver a lecture on the microfinance model used by Equity Bank in Kenya. He spoke about how Equity Bank has managed to become one of the most successful banks in Kenya, currently holding 45% of deposits, and being considered, for 2 years running, the best bank in Kenya by Euromoney, a prestigious financial publication. They have achieved this by creating a model that eliminats the hurdles normally keeping the poor from utilizing financial services. These included eliminating minimum balances and withdrawal fees on all savings accounts and promoting responsible loans combined with reasonable interest rates. They also have the most extensive ATM network in the country and allow clients to accomplish most of their banking needs on a cell phone. They have recently received a large grant from the Soros Foundation and have signed an agreement to expand into Uganda. We are currently in the planning stages of forming a partnership between CIPS and Equity Bank.
Workshop on Immigration, Remittances and Financial Inclusion
When: Nov. 14th, 2008
Preliminary Agenda
- 8:45 AM: Welcome
- 9:00 AM: Remittances and access to financial services in New York and the Dominican Republic
- 10:45 AM: Remittances and Financial Inclusion: Facilitating Policies and technologies
- 12:15 PM: Lunch
- 1:45 PM: Community Service cards in New Haven and the Bronx
Location:
O'Hare Room, Walsh Library
Rose Hill Campus, Fordham University
Please contact CIPS by Nov. 11th if you plan to attend
[email protected]
718-817-0835