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Daiwa to offer microloans to low-income earners in Myanmar

Japanese brokerage expands operations in emerging economy

Algae is collected at a lake in Myanmar for use as fertilizer. Daiwa Securities will enter the business of microlendiing in the country to low-income people.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Daiwa Securities Group will launch microfinance services in Myanmar through a joint venture, diversifying its portfolio there to tap the growing economy.

Microfinancing is a way to lift low-income earners out of poverty by providing tiny loans to those who have no access to formal banking services so they can start their own business and become more financially independent.

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