Let's Talk Microfinance

Based in Amsterdam Barbara Wasmus, is a senior MSME banker with over 15 years of experience. She is a Certified Expert in Risk Management and has a strong affinity with the design and implementation of operational and internal control systems in the context of greenfields, turnarounds, and major technological innovations in banks/MFIs. Barbara held senior executive positions in financial institutions (founding-CEO of ProCredit Bank Angola, deputy-CEO of ProCredit Bank Kosovo) and implemented various short-term consultancy assignments. Barbara also gained significant experience in investing in development as former senior investment officer at Triple Jump. Aside from her consulting work, Barbara holds non-executive directorships in inclusive finance institutions and she serves as an investment committee member of US-based Developing World Markets. Currently she is a partner in Wasmus Consulting (https://www.wasmus-consulting.com/). She received an MA in International Relations from the University of Groningen.

In this episode Barbara, provides fascinating insights into why implementation of IFRS9, and in particular over-reliance on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models, could be dangerous.  

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Based in Paris, Sébastien Boyé is co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P. 

In this episode, Sébastien discusses COVID19 and its impact on Africa, regional private equity and the resilience of African SMEs, along with opportunities for investment in the sector.

You can learn more about I&P at https://www.ietp.com/ and contact Sébastien on LinkedIn. 

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Based in Stockholm, Viktor Andersson, is Head of Microfinance at Nordic impact fund manager Trill Impact. 

In this episode, Viktor looks at the current state of the microfinance industry and breaks down drivers behind microfinance credit investing by Nordic investors. 

You can learn more about Trill Impact at https://www.trillimpact.com/ and contact Viktor Andersson on LinkedIn. 

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Sahib Sharma is based in Bengaluru and works in the investor relations department at CreditAccess Grameen, and is an Inclusive Finance professional with more than half a decade's experience covering microfinance sector both as a consultant and journalist across Asia including India, Cambodia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. 

In this episode he discusses the outlook for Indian microfinance. 

Sahib can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. 

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Based in Brussels, Daniel Rozas is an accomplished microfinance commentator and analyst, the author of multiple reports and books on the sector. 

In this episode Daniel gives a fascinating view of current conditions in microfinance and then discusses his ground-breaking work "Weathering the Storm II," a guide to how MFIs can reduce their vulnerabilities to crisis ahead of time, and the best ways to navigate their way out of crisis. 

Daniel's work can be found at http://www.danielrozas.com/ and he can be contacted on LinkedIn, or on Twitter (https://twitter.com/danrozas). 

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Based in Lima/Peru, Erik is Deputy Chair of the board of Banco D-MIRO in Ecuador and a financial inclusion consultant for several MIVs and DFIs. 

On our inaugural podcast Erik gives us an excellent view of current developments in the microfinance sector along with insights into the importance of corporate governance for MFIs. A fascinating discussion which we hope you'll enjoy! 

Erik can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. 

This podcast is brought to you by Financial Due Diligence Associates, a multilingual consulting partnership founded by Guy Rodwell and Zinaida Vasilenko, specialised in holistic, relevant and concise analysis of financially inclusive companies. 

FDDA also helps impactful asset managers access French institutions through an alliance with Oxondo, a leading Paris-based third party marketer. 

You can reach FDDA by contacting Guy Rodwell or Zinaida Vasilenko on LinkedIn, or by emailing us at [email protected].