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• Lenders to small businesses are being urged to be more understanding
• New ways are being found to help small farmers get microfinancing - -
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Pushing its way on to boardroom agendas
A concept that has been making gradual inroads for decades is now seen as a serious business, writes Patrick Jenkins
Lars Thunell: Dedicated to filling large hole left by financial crisis
The IFC has been broadening its role as banks curb lending, its chief executive tells Sarah Murray
Five on the shortlist for Bank of the Year
Here we describe the institutions on the shortlist for the 2010 Sustainable Bank of the Year: Co-operative Financial Services, GLS Bank, HSBC, Itaú Unibanco and Banco Santander Brasil
FT Sustainability Banking Awards: Shortlists in other categories
Here we describe the shortlisted institutions for the 2010 Sustainable Emerging Markets Bank of the Year, Achievement in Basic Needs Financing, Banking at the Base of the Pyramid and Sustainable Investor of the Year awards
Food & microfinance: Helping farmers reap rewards
Sarah Murray on new ways to address the issues facing smallholders
Small business: Banks ‘failing to give credit where it’s due’
Lenders are being urged to be more understanding, writes Jane Bird
Leo Johnson: Bank regulation – don’t just rage against the machine
Address the central market failings that shape banks’ decisions about capital allocation, writes Leo Johnson
Energy efficiency: Best step forward to cut carbon footprint
Banks are seeing the light on reducing their consumption, writes Rod Newing
Banks and charities: Sector seeks bonus points from increased donations
Mike Scott on the pros and cons of giving more money to good causes
