Transformation of the microfinance market. Why payday loans are giving way to new products and Where to look for growth points. Digest of Microfinance Summit 2026
Transformation of the microfinance market. Why payday loans are giving way to new products and Where to look for growth points. Digest of Microfinance Summit 2026
For the microfinance market, the first quarter of 2026 marked a breakdown of accustomed strategies. The traditional payday loan (PDL) product is no longer a growth driver, and regulatory changes are forcing companies to rethink their business models. These were key issues discussed at the recent Microfinance Summit. Alexey Imkhovik, CEO of MFC Summit (DobroZaim brand) and speaker at the Microfinance Summit's management expert insight session, told the PLUSworld portal which direction the industry moves, how to respond to tightened regulation, and where to find untapped reserves.
Journal: PLUS №6 (338), 2026
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