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EQS-News: EnergyNet Ltd.: Nairobi Provides the Perfect Backdrop for the Future of African Energy, as the Second Youth Energy Summit is Confirmed

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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EnergyNet Ltd.: Nairobi Provides the Perfect Backdrop for the Future of African Energy, as the Second Youth Energy Summit is Confirmed

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  • EnergyNet Ltd.: Nairobi Provides the Perfect Backdrop for the Future of African Energy, as the Second Youth Energy Summit is Confirmed
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Nairobi Provides the Perfect Backdrop for the Future of African Energy, as the Second Youth Energy Summit is Confirmed
    YES!
  • Hosted by EnergyNet ( https://www.EnergyNet.co.uk/ ) in conjunction with the Africa Energy Forum, the inaugural YES!
  • “GEAPP is thrilled to be joining as a foundational partner for the Youth Energy Summit,” says Joseph Nganga, GEAPP’s VP for Africa.

HKTDC and Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong join forces to help SMEs enhance ESG competitiveness

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Mr Andrew Wu (L), Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland China & HKSAR and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau (R), announce a new partnership between the two organisations to enhance SMEs' ESG competitiveness.

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  • Mr Andrew Wu (L), Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland China & HKSAR and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau (R), announce a new partnership between the two organisations to enhance SMEs' ESG competitiveness.
  • Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland and Hong Kong SAR Mr Andrew Wu said: "Dun & Bradstreet is privileged to be part of it to support and drive a sustainable ecosystem for SMEs.
  • Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong as the recognised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) partner of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) sets an excellent example of D&B's strong reputation as a global provider of reliable business decisioning data and analytics."
  • "We are certain that local companies will enhance their ESG competitiveness with the help of a world-leading service provider in the field, such as Dun & Bradstreet," Dr Patrick Lau added.

EQS-News: Youth Energy Summit (YES!) - Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) join Youth Energy Summit (YES!) as one of the founding members and Foundational Partner

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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)’ is a convening hub to align entrepreneurs, students and early career professionals with the corporate and development communities.

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  • )’ is a convening hub to align entrepreneurs, students and early career professionals with the corporate and development communities.
  • The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is an alliance of philanthropy, governments in emerging and developed economies, and technology, policy, and financing partners.
  • As an alliance, GEAPP aims to reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions, expand clean energy access to one billion people, and enable 150 million new jobs.
  • By building an all-of-sector alliance to establish the world’s largest network of potential African energy developers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, YES!

Paying it forward: SM marks another year of positive community impact

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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That's why Glenn was elated to share the good news to SM that he's now a Certified Public Accountant.

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  • That's why Glenn was elated to share the good news to SM that he's now a Certified Public Accountant.
  • SM Investments Corporation strives to create real, positive community impact not only through the accessibility of goods and services, but in the creation of socio-economic ventures leading to over 140,000 jobs created across the group in 2022.
  • SM has been a long-time advocate for environmental stewardship and recently launched the Grow Trees Community through its social good arm, SM Foundation, in partnership with the Fast Retailing Foundation.
  • The program focuses on developing long-term reforestation by involving an ecosystem of community partners to care for all seedlings planted.

Tide Launches UK-India Exchange Programme to Boost Global Exports & Entrepreneurship

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Dr. Oliver Prill, CEO, Tide said, "Through the MSME Exchange Programme, Tide is taking a huge step in championing small businesses and fostering bonds between small business owners in the UK and India.

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  • Dr. Oliver Prill, CEO, Tide said, "Through the MSME Exchange Programme, Tide is taking a huge step in championing small businesses and fostering bonds between small business owners in the UK and India.
  • I congratulate Tide on adding to the India-UK success story.”
    Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide India, said, “MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economic aspirations.
  • Tide India is eager to act as an active enabler of small businesses, and unlock the true potential of MSMEs.
  • We look forward to supporting those small businesses who will take part in what is a significant initiative by Tide.”

Top PH Digital Solutions Firm Globe, PH Trade Department, Singapore’s Proxtera, Partner to Equip Filipino MSMEs With Financial Skills

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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By investing in the SFE program, Globe is committed to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the Philippines, regardless of their location.

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  • By investing in the SFE program, Globe is committed to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the Philippines, regardless of their location.
  • It aims to build foundational digital literacy and a good understanding of cross-border financial services relevant to MSMEs.
  • These courses offer valuable financial literacy insights and decision-making skills, allowing MSMEs to make informed decisions and achieve their business goals.
  • The Foundational Financial Literacy course covers fundamental financial concepts, financial discipline for success, and starter financial service options.

Unsecured Business Loans Market to Reach $12.5 Trillion, Globally, by 2031 at 11.7% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Unsecured Business Loans Market by Type (Term Business Loan, Overdraft, Loan on Business Credit Cards, Working Capital Loan, Others), by Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), by Provider (Banks, NBFCs, Credit Unions): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global unsecured business loans industry was valued at $4.3 trillion in 2021 and is estimated to generate $12.5 trillion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 11.7% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

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  • Short loan application process of unsecured business loans, the surge in demand for working capital by MSMEs, and the growth of small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) drive the unsecured business loans market.
  • On the other hand, advances in technology and change in consumer preferences will present new growth opportunities for the global unsecured business loans market in the coming years.
  • The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the unsecured business loans market.
  • Consequently, the unsecured business loans market became more competitive, and lenders offered more flexible terms and lower interest rates to attract borrowers.

Unsecured Business Loans Market to Reach $12.5 Trillion, Globally, by 2031 at 11.7% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Friday, March 24, 2023
NBFC and MFI in India, Small business, Travel, Table, COVID-19, Bank, Risk, MSME & Startups Forum - Bharat, Growth, Weather, PDF, Credit union, SME, Security (finance), Credit

PORTLAND, Ore., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Unsecured Business Loans Market by Type (Term Business Loan, Overdraft, Loan on Business Credit Cards, Working Capital Loan, Others), by Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), by Provider (Banks, NBFCs, Credit Unions): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global unsecured business loans industry was valued at $4.3 trillion in 2021 and is estimated to generate $12.5 trillion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 11.7% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

Key Points: 
  • Short loan application process of unsecured business loans, the surge in demand for working capital by MSMEs, and the growth of small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) drive the unsecured business loans market.
  • On the other hand, advances in technology and change in consumer preferences will present new growth opportunities for the global unsecured business loans market in the coming years.
  • The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the unsecured business loans market.
  • Consequently, the unsecured business loans market became more competitive, and lenders offered more flexible terms and lower interest rates to attract borrowers.

MyyShop Makes Waves at SXSW with Social Commerce Empowerment Plans for Content Creators

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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"We are thrilled with the positive responses we received at SXSW," said Diane Wang, founder, chairperson, and CEO of DHGATE Group.

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  • "We are thrilled with the positive responses we received at SXSW," said Diane Wang, founder, chairperson, and CEO of DHGATE Group.
  • MyyShop held a panel discussion themed Unlocking the Power of Social Commerce at the Next Stage of CIE on March 15, giving visitors an opportunity to learn how social commerce is transforming the retail landscape in America.
  • MyyShop panelists also shared, only in 2022, content creators made over $3.5 million from recommending their favorite DHgate products to shoppers on various social media platforms.
  • In the past two years, Myyshop has worked and built partnerships with global content creators with experience in social commerce, empowered creators through the Academy program, and hosted events to support their entrepreneurial dreams.

Flutterwave Secures Two Additional Licenses in Rwanda: Electronic Money Issuer & Remittance licenses

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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KIGALI, Rwanda, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, has today announced that it has received its Electronic Money Issuer and Remittance Licenses from the National Bank of Rwanda. This will help the company expand its operations in East Africa.

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  • Flutterwave's new Electronic Money Issuer license allows the company to acquire all types of payment instruments in Rwanda.
  • The company's new remittance solution enables $end by Flutterwave to process inbound and outbound cross-border transfers in Rwanda.
  • KIGALI, Rwanda, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, has today announced that it has received its Electronic Money Issuer and Remittance Licenses from the National Bank of Rwanda.
  • Flutterwave will be deploying a range of products in Rwanda, including Send by Flutterwave , its cross-border money transfer solution.