Risk Magazine
Microfinance, major challenges
“There is price pressure, and it is important to have a clear view on pricing versus risk, which is why we have implemented a systematic internal rating process. The transparency we get from 2014 MFIs is extremely good; on a monthly basis we get a whole set of accounting data and balance sheet ind
BlueOrchard selected for ImpactAssets 50 2014
BlueOrchard has been selected for the fourth consecutive year for ImpactAssets 50 2014 (IA 50), a free, online resource for impact investors and their advisors. The IA 50, now in its fourth year, is the first publically available database of private debt and equity impact investment fund managers.
L’Agefi
Le Petit-Déjeuner de BlueOrchard à Genève : Perspectives positives pour l’Eurasie
BlueOrchard anticipates strong growth in Europe and Central Asia, and expects that an institutional investor in both Switzerland is invested in microfinance 2020 following a joint study between BlueOrchard and the University of Zurich. An article by Marjorie Thery
Le Temps
La microfinance: des placements stables et décorrélés du marché
Lors de son petit-déjeuner automnal tenu hier à Genève, BlueOrchard, pionnière dans la gestion en microfinance a présenté:Les conclusions d’une étude conjointe de l’Université de Zurich et BlueOrchard. Et l’exemple du Caucase: 100% des prêts accordés aux Institutions de Microfinance
BlueOrchard founding member of Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF)
BlueOrchard is pleased to announce that it is a founding member of Swiss Sustainable Finance, a new platform that promotes sustainability in the Swiss financial industry and aims to promote Switzerland as the leading centre for sustainable finance.
FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards 2014
The BlueOrchard-managed MIFA Debt Fund successfully shortlisted for the FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards 2014
Swiss Institutional Investors’ Survey 2014 on Microfinance
The University of Zurich’s Center for Microfinance and BlueOrchard announce today the results of a joint comprehensive survey among Swiss institutional investors on Microfinance.
DAS MAGAZIN – Tagesanzeiger
Wem nützt das?
Aufstieg für die Armen und gleichzeitig Rendite für die Reichen – geht das? Unterwegs mit Geschäftsleuten, die in Kambodscha Mikrokredite vergeben
LuxFLAG awards its microfinance label BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund
The BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund has once more been awarded for the 7th year in succession the LuxFLAG Microfinance Label.
Visiting end-clients in Cambodia with Peter Fanconi
CNBC NIKKEI station joins BlueOrchard’s CEO while visiting microfinance clients in Cambodia
LuxFLAG awards its microfinance label to the MIFA Debt Fund
The Microfinance Initiative for Asia (MIFA) – Debt Fund has been awarded the LuxFLAG Microfinance Label for 2014.
Peter A. Fanconi appointed Chairman of Graubündner Kantonalbank
BlueOrchard is proud to announce the appointment of Peter A. Fanconi as Chairman of the Board of Graubündner Kantonalbank.
Impact of microfinance in Kyrgyzstan with Peter Fanconi
Swiss station SFR joins BlueOrchard’s CEO in the field in Kyrgyzstan and reports on the impact of microfinance.
BlueOrchard to open Georgia office
In a move to further expand its regional presence, BlueOrchard has announced the opening of an office in Tblisi, Georgia.
BlueOrchard further expands risk management capabilities
With the appointment of Frédéric Berney as Chief Risk Officer, BlueOrchard increases the size and scope of its risk management function.
BlueOrchard strengthens academic ties
In a move to bridge the gap between microfinance practitioners and academic researchers, BlueOrchard has created strong ties with prestigious institutions in Switzerland and the U.S.
BlueOrchard unveils Social Performance Objectives for 2013-14
BlueOrchard has confirmed its role as a leading socially responsible microfinance investment manager by publishing its Social Performance Objectives for 2013-14.
BlueOrchard upgrades its credit rating process
With the release of BOSCO 2.0, BlueOrchard has further strengthened its credit scoring and rating process.
Study on the Drivers of Over-Indebtedness of Microfinance Borrowers in Cambodia
BlueOrchard, together with Incofin IM and Oikocredit, has published the results of a year-long research project conducted in cooperation with the Cambodian Institute of Development Study (CIDS) and eight of the leading microfinance institutions in Cambodia Final Report (Full Version) / Final Report
Major French investment group to buy a stake in BlueOrchard Finance S.A.
Swiss microfinance investment pioneer BlueOrchard announced today that OFI Group, one of the major French investment managers, bought a 10 percent minority stake in the company.