MICROCAPITAL EVENT: The Global Experience Conference 2009: The Contribution of Banking Microfinance to Financial Inclusion

Event Starts: Oct 28, 2009 at 08:00
Event Ends: Oct 29, 2009 at 18:00

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Event Location:

Shangri-La Hotel
555 You Yi Road
Harbin 150018, China

Cost:

Early Registration:

Before September 15, 2009: US$230
With formal Chinese receipt: US$245

Standard Registration:

After September 15, 2009: US$335
With formal Chinese receipt: US$355

Who Should Attend?

1) Professionals interested in bank downscaling, in the new microcredit companies and village banks as vehicles for outreach, and all those interested in learning about the latest trends in financial service provision to the informal and under-banked sectors

2) Those interested in networking with people from all over the world in the same industry and who are also looking towards downscaling as an avenue for growth

3) Chinese and international players looking to build their knowledge and contacts for future downscaling operations

Summary of Event:

This conference is sponsored by PlaNet finance. It will take a close look at how banks and the private sector all over the world are finally reaching down to meet the needs of micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs). With MSMEs employing the lion’s share of the global population, proper support of this sector is crucial, especially in the context of today’s financial challenges.

Event Theme and Topics:

Opportunities for entering the Microfinance sector in China

The Role of Traditional Financial Institutions in Microfinance
Regulation of a Growing Microfinance Sector
The Role of Savings and Insurance Products in Microfinance
Downscaling: Different Approaches to Enter Microfinance
Different Distribution Channels: Lowering Costs while Increasing Outreach

For the complete conference agenda, including workshops and a detailed break-down of the two days, please visit: http://www.bankingmicrofinancechina.net/agenda.html.

Background on Sponsor:

PlaNet Finance is an international non-profit organization with the mission to alleviate poverty through the development of microfinance, therefore increasing the unbanked and underbanked’s access to financial services. Over the past 10 years, PlaNet Finance has developed into a group of organizations (PlaNet Finance Group) providing a diverse set of microfinance-related services.Based in Paris, PlaNet Finance’s international network conducts activities in close to 80 countries around the world

Background on Additional Organizers:

The China Banking Association was founded in May 2000 as a social organization registered under the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The association, on behalf of its 81 full members and 37 associate members, brings together various categories of banking institutions to best represent the interests of this rapidly changing industry and to contribute toward the healthy development of the banking sector.

Harbin Bank, established in 1997 as a city commercial bank, and has been working with PlaNet Finance since 2006. Harbin Bank was an early adopter of financial products to support micro-enterprises, with over 100 sales outlets for small business and microcredit loans, and an active loan portfolio for small businesses and agriculture worth billions of RMB; thus Harbin Bank is setting a precedent for banking and financial institutions throughout China.

For registration and additional inquiries, please contact Alison Schmidt at aschmidt.mfchina@gmail.com.

*Note: A visa is mandatory to enter China and can be obtained at Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide. It is advised to apply for the visa as soon as possible. Visa forms are often available for download from the Chinese embassies’ websites. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the entry into China.

For more information, please visit http://www.bankingmicrofinancechina.net/index.html.

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By Diya Chopra, Research Associate

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