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Events and webinars

Register Now: Early Bird prices for MFC 27th Annual Conference are valid until 31 March

We would like to remind that the Early Bird Registration Deadline for the 27th MFC AnnualConference is coming closer. Do not miss the opportunity to buy tickets for the bes

SIFTA 2024: A Year in Review

We are excited to share the successful completion of the 2024 SIFTA program! This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedicated support of our partners, experts, speak

SIFTA Program 2025: Training Opportunities for Microfinance and Social Finance Providers

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) is extending its SIFTA training program into 2025, offering a comprehensive set of training opportunities for microfinance and social finance pro

EU Microfinance

Insights into the European Code of Good Conduct for Microfinance

At the request of the European Commission (DG EMPL), the Microfinance Centre (MFC), in collaboration with EMN, conducted a survey to gather feedback from microfinance institut

ESG Fundamentals Training at Finora Bank

From March 24–27, 2025, the team at Finora Bank participated in a specialized ESG Fundamentals for Financial Institutions training as part of the SIFTA program. Hosted at

The European Commission simplifies EU Rules to boost competitiveness and growth

The 2025 Commission work programme emphasizes simplification, aiming to make EU policies and laws more effective and efficient to enhance competitiveness. This includes a seri

Symbiotics Celebrates B Corp Recertification

Symbiotics has successfully renewed of its B Corp Certification, achieving an impressive B Impact Assessment score of 131.9. This milestone emphasizes Symbiotics’s dedicatio

MFC Member − KMF Receives Permission to Become a Second-Tier Bank!

A major milestone has been achieved in KMF's journey. The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM) has granted KMF p

Successful Tailored Trainings within the SIFTA Program

MFC continues to provide tailored training and support to SIFTA beneficiaries. Recently, we delivered a customized training series for the Bielskie Entrepreneurship Centre

The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business

On 26th February, the European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. This package focuses

Microfinance Centre Joins Consortium for Social Innovation in Bulgaria

The Microfinance Centre (MFC) has joined the consortium for the "Empowering Partnerships for Social Innovation in Bulgaria" (EPSI) project, funded by the European Commission.

Nine social finance pioneers will innovative solutions in Brussels

Microfinance Centre (MFC), in partnership with Cerise+SPTF will organize in Brussels the final meeting of Transform Together Fund (TTF) Project funded by the ESF+Programme. &n

MFC’s esteemed Council members and Representatives met in Padova

MFC's esteemed Council members and representatives met in Padova, Italy, to shape the future of MFC network and refine our strategy beyond 2025. We remain deeply committed to

MFC proudly welcomes LCCU as the new member

The Microfinance Centre proudly welcomes the Lithuanian Central Credit Union (Lietuvos centrinė kredito unija / LCCU) as our new member. LCCU oversees the largest credit u

MFC Policy papers

What Can Be Done To Address The Needs Of 93% Of Enterprises In EU?

Between June and July last year, the Microfinance Centre (MFC) shared a policy paper with DG EMPL and CEB, highlighting critical funding challenges for microenterprises. This

SIFTA: Successful Training on Public Procurement, Competitiveness, and Social Clauses

Employees of Bielskie Entrepreneurship Centre Association (BCP) recently took part in a training session on Public Procurement, Competitiveness and Social Clauses, organized b

Adie’s project: Empowering Entrepreneurs through Inclusive Green Transition

This week, Microfinance Centre and Cerise+SPTF, as part of the Transform Together Fund project, in which 9 partners are creating innovative solutions in green and digital tran

MFC Invites Cooperation for 2025 Policy Forum

Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash The MFC Call for Local Partners: Host the 2025 Policy Forum in an EU Country or a non-EU country which participate in ESF+ The Microfina

Mikrofond: Housing and Empowerment for Roma Project

@Mikrofond MFC's Member - Mikrofond has taken a significant step forward by signing its first contracts under the HERO (Housing and Empowerment for Roma) Project. This EU Pilo

Frankfurt School’s Innovative Diploma Programs

Our esteemed partner, the Frankfurt School, is now accepting applications for their Diploma Programs in Financial Inclusion, Green Finance and Risk Management. These diploma p

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