Another milestone for IFMR Capital

After executing its largest Multi-Originator transaction involving 7 microfinance institutions, IFMR Capital recently closed one of its largest Single Originator transactions this financial year, with one of the leading MFIs…

Effect of IFRS on Banks & NBFCs

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a discussion on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)  which was attended by chartered accountants and key financial stakeholders.

IFMR Capital infuses liquidity into MFIs

IFMR Capital has recently structured, arranged and invested in two more securitisation transactions Lamdba Pioneer and Sigma2 Pioneer with two different MFIs.

Listing of Securitised Debt Instruments

In a move aimed at developing the secondary market for securitised debt instruments, SEBI has released a Listing Agreement for such instruments and directed the exchanges to do the…

Understanding Credit Default Swaps

Credit Derivatives are great financial tools that help entities manage their risk in a better, more efficient way.

MFIs, markets need each other

The goal of an investment professional is to maximise the risk-adjusted return on the overall portfolio through diversification within and across asset classes.

Investing in financial inclusion

An investment banker has to develop sector-specific guidelines and methodologies to help him deal with small and disaggregated clients, and scale up low-ticket transactions.