COMPARATIVE DATABASE ON MICROFINANCE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION

Use the Comparative Database to get a snapshot of the regulatory environment for microfinance in 52 different countries. From individual country profiles to comparisons across countries, institution types and topics, the Comparative Database quickly and easily provides a comprehensive overview of regulation and supervision around the world.

The database contains a standardized analysis of the financial legal and regulatory situation for microfinance in 52 different countries, compiled by The IRIS Center at the University of Maryland.
The user can create individual country reports or compare data across countries for ten different topics:

- Country indicators

- General participation in the financial services market

- General approach to regulation

- Organizational registration

- Licensing requirements and standards

- Capital and reserves

- Risk management guidelines

- Reporting and supervision

- Tax treatment

- Other relevant business legislation