Author Archives for Sajia Alam

Agora Microfinance’s portfolio registers strong results for 2018

November 22, 2023 1:40 pm Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on Agora Microfinance’s portfolio registers strong results for 2018

Agora’s three MFIs in Cambodia, Zambia and India all showed strong results for 2018.  Cumulatively, the 3 MFIs handle almost... View Article

FMO and AMZ ink long-term financing agreement

November 22, 2023 12:57 pm Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on FMO and AMZ ink long-term financing agreement

FMO, the Dutch development bank, and Agora Microfinance Zambia Limited (AMZ), part of the Agora Microfinance Group, recently signed a... View Article

RIP Pete Power

November 22, 2023 12:51 pm Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on RIP Pete Power

RIP Pete Power 1969-2018 AMK 2005-2018 On the 31st December 2018, I attended the funeral of my friend Pete Power. ... View Article

AMK celebrates 15 years since inception and launches Olga Torres Award for Innovation and Excellence

November 22, 2023 12:48 pm Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on AMK celebrates 15 years since inception and launches Olga Torres Award for Innovation and Excellence

Board members and senior management of AMK came together in Siem Reap on 30th November 2018 to mark the 15... View Article

AMK joins the SCSB family: Press conference and Gala Event

November 22, 2023 11:54 am Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on AMK joins the SCSB family: Press conference and Gala Event

In September 2018 AMK MFI Plc, one of Cambodia’s leading and largest microfinance institutions, become a member of the Shanghai... View Article

Annual Report 2017

November 22, 2023 11:49 am Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on Annual Report 2017

All our MFIs operate at levels of efficiency well in excess of industry standards, reach deeper into their markets, offer... View Article

Press Release

November 22, 2023 11:43 am Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on Press Release

The Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank (“SCSB”) acquires an 80.01% stake in AMK Microfinance Institution Plc (“AMK” or “the Company”)

Agora companies show strong results for 2017

November 22, 2023 11:36 am Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on Agora companies show strong results for 2017

Cambodia AMK finished a challenging 2017 with very credible results.  Despite regulatory changes, interest rate cap, and a competitive market,... View Article

Flexible loan terms, climate insurance open door to small farmer financing

November 22, 2023 11:34 am Published by Sajia Alam Comments Off on Flexible loan terms, climate insurance open door to small farmer financing

Listening to farmers helps manage risk and boost repayment rates. Read this latest article co-authored by Agora and OneAcre Fund.