Acción

Marlabs announces Thomas Collins as new CEO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Insurance, Collins, LATAM, The Co Founder, Acquisition, Supply, Atos, Salesforce, Growth, Partnership, Accenture, GlobalLogic, Communication, Acción, Management

PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SÃO CARLOS, Brazil and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlabs Innovation LLC., the global digital solutions company, today announced the induction of Thomas Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer. He brings 28 years of experience in various leadership roles across global companies. Before Marlabs, Collins was Chief Operating Officer at Accion Labs and had successful stints at Accenture, Siemens, Atos, and GlobalLogic. He is also the Co-Founder of AppliLog, a Supply Chain Management Software Company and Customer Experts, a Business Development Consulting Company. Company Co-Founder and current CEO, Siby Vadakekkara, will transition to the role of Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • Thomas Collins, former COO of Accion Labs and ex-GlobalLogic leader, takes on the role
    PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SÃO CARLOS, Brazil and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlabs Innovation LLC., the global digital solutions company, today announced the induction of Thomas Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Before Marlabs, Collins was Chief Operating Officer at Accion Labs and had successful stints at Accenture, Siemens, Atos, and GlobalLogic.
  • Collins' appointment comes after an exhaustive search to recruit an exceptional leader who resonates with the cultural values of Marlabs.
  • "It's an honor and great responsibility to lead Marlabs," said Collins.

Marlabs announces Thomas Collins as new CEO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Insurance, Collins, LATAM, The Co Founder, Acquisition, Supply, Atos, Salesforce, Growth, Partnership, Accenture, GlobalLogic, Communication, Acción, Management

PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SÃO CARLOS, Brazil and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlabs Innovation LLC., the global digital solutions company, today announced the induction of Thomas Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer. He brings 28 years of experience in various leadership roles across global companies. Before Marlabs, Collins was Chief Operating Officer at Accion Labs and had successful stints at Accenture, Siemens, Atos, and GlobalLogic. He is also the Co-Founder of AppliLog, a Supply Chain Management Software Company and Customer Experts, a Business Development Consulting Company. Company Co-Founder and current CEO, Siby Vadakekkara, will transition to the role of Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • Thomas Collins, former COO of Accion Labs and ex-GlobalLogic leader, takes on the role
    PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SÃO CARLOS, Brazil and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlabs Innovation LLC., the global digital solutions company, today announced the induction of Thomas Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Before Marlabs, Collins was Chief Operating Officer at Accion Labs and had successful stints at Accenture, Siemens, Atos, and GlobalLogic.
  • Collins' appointment comes after an exhaustive search to recruit an exceptional leader who resonates with the cultural values of Marlabs.
  • "It's an honor and great responsibility to lead Marlabs," said Collins.

Global Microfinance Index announces early insights, Top Impact Award Winners and 3 new tools to access the data

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Poverty, Health, DCI Global Partnerships, SIDI, HOPE, Symbiosis, Gojō, Business, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Shock, Quality of life, Advans, Woman, Human, Meal, Korean House for International Solidarity, FSP, Social capital, Opportunity International, Developed country, Assistant Secretary for Health, Access, FMO, Bank, Tutoring, Birth control, Cryptocurrency, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microfinance is improving the quality of life, increasing the resilience of low-income customers to withstand economic shocks, and reaching people without prior access to financial services without creating over-indebtedness. By providing small loans, savings accounts, and other financial services tailored to the needs of marginalized communities, FSPs empower individuals to improve their livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty.

Key Points: 
  • Clients with group loans report a better experience with their Financial Service Provider (FSP) than those with individual loans.
  • The 60 Decibels Microfinance (MFI) Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that exists to measure and benchmark the impact of the microfinance industry – providing high-quality, comparable social performance data for Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • More info on the 3 MFI Index data tools can be found at https://60decibels.com/insights/mfi-data/ .
  • Full details of the winners and award criteria can be found at https://60decibels.com/mfi-awards/ .

Global Microfinance Index announces early insights, Top Impact Award Winners and 3 new tools to access the data

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Poverty, Health, DCI Global Partnerships, SIDI, HOPE, Symbiosis, Gojō, Business, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Shock, Quality of life, Advans, Woman, Human, Meal, Korean House for International Solidarity, FSP, Social capital, Opportunity International, Developed country, Assistant Secretary for Health, Access, FMO, Bank, Tutoring, Birth control, Cryptocurrency, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Microfinance is improving the quality of life, increasing the resilience of low-income customers to withstand economic shocks, and reaching people without prior access to financial services without creating over-indebtedness. By providing small loans, savings accounts, and other financial services tailored to the needs of marginalized communities, FSPs empower individuals to improve their livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty.

Key Points: 
  • Clients with group loans report a better experience with their Financial Service Provider (FSP) than those with individual loans.
  • The 60 Decibels Microfinance (MFI) Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that exists to measure and benchmark the impact of the microfinance industry – providing high-quality, comparable social performance data for Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  • More info on the 3 MFI Index data tools can be found at https://60decibels.com/insights/mfi-data/ .
  • Full details of the winners and award criteria can be found at https://60decibels.com/mfi-awards/ .

Global financial inclusion initiative expands to collect over 1 million unique data points in 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, Opportunity International, SIDI, HOPE, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Symbiosis, Business, Gojō, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Advans, Korean House for International Solidarity, Social capital, Gold, Collection, Investment, Access, FMO, Tutoring, Cryptocurrency, Wood-plastic composite, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 60 Decibels, a global impact measurement company, is excited to announce the 2023 Microfinance Index (MFI Index), gathering over 1 million unique data points. The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.

Key Points: 
  • The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.
  • The Index is designed to complement and integrate with existing frameworks and standards in microfinance, impact investing, and international development.
  • The 2023 MFI Index provides data aligned to IRIS+ metrics and the five dimensions of impact guidance established by the Impact Management Project.
  • To learn more and sign up to receive the 2023 Microfinance Index, please visit https://60decibels.com/mfi-index/

Global financial inclusion initiative expands to collect over 1 million unique data points in 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Kiva, BRAC, Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, Opportunity International, SIDI, HOPE, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Symbiosis, Business, Gojō, Development, Mercy Corps, MFI, Advans, Korean House for International Solidarity, Social capital, Gold, Collection, Investment, Access, FMO, Tutoring, Cryptocurrency, Wood-plastic composite, Index, Acción, Finnfund

LONDON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 60 Decibels, a global impact measurement company, is excited to announce the 2023 Microfinance Index (MFI Index), gathering over 1 million unique data points. The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.

Key Points: 
  • The Microfinance Index is a groundbreaking financial inclusion initiative that provides high-quality, comparable impact data for the microfinance industry, driven entirely by client voices.
  • The Index is designed to complement and integrate with existing frameworks and standards in microfinance, impact investing, and international development.
  • The 2023 MFI Index provides data aligned to IRIS+ metrics and the five dimensions of impact guidance established by the Impact Management Project.
  • To learn more and sign up to receive the 2023 Microfinance Index, please visit https://60decibels.com/mfi-index/

Accion and Mastercard Renew Partnership, Aim to Connect 10.5 Million People to Digital Financial Services

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Mastercard, Organization, Growth, Small business, Ecosystem, Partnership, Research, MSE, Gravity battery, World Bank, 2023 Las Vegas Aces season, Cryptocurrency, Acción

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on four years of work together to enable digital transformation among small businesses, Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth today announced a renewal of their partnership and a sustained commitment to improve the financial health of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in emerging economies.

Key Points: 
  • Over the next four years, supported by a new $15.8 million grant from the Mastercard Impact Fund, the partnership will aim to help 5 million MSEs, including 1 million women-owned businesses, actively use digital financial services to improve their financial health.
  • Services provided under the partnership are expected to reach a total of 10.5 million people over the next four years.
  • From 2019 to 2022, Accion and Mastercard successfully helped more than 5.6 million MSEs and 12.8 million people benefit from digital financial services.
  • Our partnership with Accion created digital lifelines during the pandemic, proving out the model in the toughest of circumstances.

Accion Receives Grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Increase Livelihood Opportunities for Refugee Women in Ethiopia and Uganda

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Organization, Woman, Refugee, FMCG, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Entrepreneurship, Conrad, Ecosystem, Partnership, Employment, Drug, Acción

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Accion today announced a $1 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to increase access to financial services and entrepreneurship opportunities for refugee women in Ethiopia and Uganda. Accion will partner with local financial service providers to better understand the needs of refugees and their host communities, while expanding access to income-generating opportunities, working capital, and training to refugee women.

Key Points: 
  • Accion will partner with local financial service providers to better understand the needs of refugees and their host communities, while expanding access to income-generating opportunities, working capital, and training to refugee women.
  • Ethiopia and Uganda host more than two million refugees that are typically located in rural communities underserved by social services and employment opportunities.
  • Refugees face barriers to accessing financial services and employment due to lack of identification, digital literacy, and mobile phones.
  • Women are especially constrained by childcare and household responsibilities, which may limit their ability to work outside of the home.

Electric Propulsion Satellites Market Report 2022: Growing Use of 3D Printing in Propulsion Drives Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite, Electronics, FEEP, Research, Thales Alenia Space, NASA, Field-emission electric propulsion, Water, Mars Cube One, Orbit, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Atmosphere, Acción, Telecommunication, Carbon, Hydrochloric acid, Diffusion, JPL, Moon, Northrop Grumman, Transport, Communications satellite

The electric propulsion satellites market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The electric propulsion satellites market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period.
  • The absence of a combustion supporting atmosphere in space has resulted in the increased adoption of electric propulsion technologies for maneuvering satellites in orbit.
  • Besides, the emergence of global green emission initiatives has encouraged the adoption of eco-friendly propulsion technologies, such as electric propulsion.
  • The prominent players in the electric propulsion satellites market are Sitael S.p.A., Busek Co. Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Alenia Space, and Safran SA.

VERACODE EXTENDS ITS ENGINEERING CENTER IN PRAGUE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ACCION LABS

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Growth, Culture, Engineering, Nintendo European Research & Development, Risk, Partnership, Strategic business unit, Software as a service, Financial technology, E-commerce, Automation, Name, Acción, Public utility, Management, Retail, Online shopping, Hospitality, Health care, Veracode, European, Insurance

"After an in-depth evaluation, we have selected Prague to expand our engineering footprint and global presence" said Brian Roche, Veracode's Chief Product Officer.

Key Points: 
  • "After an in-depth evaluation, we have selected Prague to expand our engineering footprint and global presence" said Brian Roche, Veracode's Chief Product Officer.
  • Rohit Jayaswal Senior Vice President of Strategic Business at Accion, added: " We are extremely excited about our partnership with Veracode and the Accion Prague Engineering Center is critical to our growth plans in Europe.
  • The new engineering center in Prague is already in operation and is currently recruiting new employees.
  • Accion Labs brings the experience of deep engineering and design capabilities required to undertake such challenging initiatives.