Newsletter Q3 2011

Investment

Shareholder

On behalf of the ASN-Novib Microkredietfonds, Triple Jump has become a shareholder in EDPYME Solidaridad and in IMON. .
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Advisory Services

Triple Jump Advisory Services has succesfully integrated social performance monitoring into the management information system of an MFI partner in Guatemala.
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New Office

Triple Jump has now opened a Regional Office for Central America in Mexico City: Avenida Benjamin Franklin 166, Oficina 1bis, Colonia Escandón, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11800, México D.F.
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New Staff

Recently three new experts have been recruited. Gildas Michaud (Junior Investment Officer in Latin America), Paulien Peet (Junior Financial Administrator) and Mirjam Muis (Legal Assistant Clerk)
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Editorial from the Management

Dark Times, Distorted Vision

Dear Stakeholder, Uncertainty has a tendency to distort vision. Yet many developing countries are growing significantly and prospering more than ever.I hope you will enjoy reading our newsletter and thank you for your interest. More

Invested Capital reaches EUR 240 M

Q3 Results: Positive Performance

The results of the funds under Triple Jump's management were good in the third quarter of 2011. The results of the ASN-Novib Microkredietfonds continued to improve, and the number of microfinance institutions reached grew. More

Mobile banking for microfinance institutions

Why it pays to take your time!

'The reality of mobile banking channels is that they require time to learn valuable insights.' Carol Caruso, Managing-Director of Triple Jump Advisory Services, advises microfinance institutions (MFIs) to prepare before rushing into mbanking. More

The importance greater than the numbers suggest

Triple Jump Leading in Africa

Triple Jump is going to invest more in Africa and the Middle East and has therefore created a new position: Regional Manager Africa & the Middle East. The position is held by Orsolya Farkas. More

Incentive scheme to motivate field staff

Improving Internal Controls

Triple Jump Advisory Services has succesfully improved internal controls in a network of rural cooperatives in Senegal. Each cooperative now has clearly defined targets and budget. More

From one of the largest asset managers in the world

New Member Supervisory Board

Eduard van Gelderen has joined the Triple Jump Supervisory Board. Mr van Gelderen is currently Chief Investment Officer for Capital Markets Investments and member of the board of APG Asset Management. More