MICROCAPITAL EVENT: Hanson Wade Hosts Second Annual Investment and Innovation in Microfinance Asia 2011 Conference, Singapore, January 25-26, 2011

Event Name: Investment and Innovation in Microfinance Asia 2011

Event Date: January 25 – January 26, 2011

Event Location: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

See Our Comprehensive Event Calendar Here: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

Cost: USD 2224 for for-profit organizations, USD 1824 for microfinance institutions (MFIs), and USD 1524 for non-profit organizations. Add-on workshops are available as are varying discounts for registrations completed before November 12 and December 10.

Summary of Events: The theme of the conference is tackling over-indebtedness and embracing innovative financial products to secure a sustainable microfinance industry. The conference will discuss emerging markets in Asia that are ready for investment, the next generation of investors in the region and technology in the sector.

Background on Organizer: Hanson Wade is a business conference organizer based in London that hosts conferences around the world.

Event Themes and Discussion Topics:

For Investors:
• Responsible financing and over-indebtedness
• Accessing the next generation of investment-ready microfinance institutions (MFIs)
• New investment products
• Accessing data on financial and social performance

For MFIs:
• How to attract long-term investment
• How to become a delivery channel for water, energy, sanitation, education and other products
• Increasing transparency and encouraging investment
• Educating your clients on new products such as micropensions, micromortgages and microinsurance

Event Website: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/mfsworld-singapore/index.shtml

For additional information, you may contact: Liz McAleer at +44 (0) 203 141 8700 in the UK, +1 212 537 5898 in the US or by email at info@hansonwade.com

Submit your event at: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

By Witt Gatchell, Research Associate

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