EMM covering the Microfinance Investor Forum – London, March 1-2

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Ethical Markets Media European correspondent Lisa Cowan will be covering the Microfinance Investor Forum in London, March 1-2, 2011.  As controversy arises around the benefits of microfinance in light of larger and larger institutional investors, tracking the movement in this field is essential.

This forum aspires to building a comprehensive framework for assessing investment opportunities in microfinance.  Given the uncertain global economic outlook, investors are increasingly seeking alternative investment markets to achieve higher returns and diversify their portfolios. Microfinance is a market gaining increasing investor attention due to its purported higher returns and lower default rates, especially compared to other forms of sub-prime lending.

With more investors entering this market, a robust due diligence framework for assessing microfinance opportunities has never been more important. The Forum will bring together both investors and potential investors with microfinance institutions and fund managers who research the key issues of performance and strategy.