Training Series on Environmental Performance Management with Oikocredit
Between November 2023 and May 2025, Cerise+SPTF conducted three online training series on Environmental Performance Management for Oikocredit’s partner financial service providers in South-East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Market System Approach in Benin
Cerise+SPTF has been engaged in Benin for many years. Today, a systematic and structured approach is being implemented through several complementary initiatives.
Market System Approach in the Dominican Republic
In 2025, Cerise+SPTF launched a market systems approach project in the Dominican Republic with funding from European Investment Bank.
Supporting Fair Green and Digital Transition in Europe
Cerise+SPTF and MFC Transform Together Fund project supports social finance actors in ideating and implementing solutions for vulnerable groups not to be left behind green and digital transition in Europe.
Driving Best Standards in Client Protection
Advans has always endorsed the Client Protection Standards and has recently completed the certification process for two of its African subsidiaries. Discover their approach and key advice on how to implement the Client Protection Pathway across a financial inclusion group.
New E-learning Course on Environmental Performance Management!
This introductory course is for anyone interested in Environmental Performance Management. It offers great online resources, available at any time, and completely free!
The SPI Audit: A Strategic Time for Collective Ownership!
Fonton Sylvestre Honvou is a qualified auditor in Social and Environmental Performance Management based in Benin. In this article, he lists the benefits of conducting an SPI audit for the various stakeholders of the institution.
Environmental performance management to improve people's resilience to climate change
Cerise+SPTF, in collaboration with ADA and the Microfinance Council of the Philippines (MCPI), produced a paper to explore the correlations between environmental performance management practices and the improvement of the resilience of vulnerable population to climate change.
Addressing the Crisis of Customer Harm from Digital Finance
Article published in the 2024 Sustainable Solutions Barometer by Convergences to promote the DFS Standards as a free public good for a more responsible and inclusive digital finance.
Client Protection and The Thoughtful Application of Technology in Financial Services
The integration of technology across various types of financial services offers opportunities to enhance transparency, security, and client satisfaction. In this article, we present a selection of good technological applications that can pave the way for a more responsible and client-centered approach in the sector.
Regulator Dialogue on Strengthening Consumer Protection
[Report] On June 4th, 2024, Cerise+SPTF hosted a pivotal regulator peer-exchange session in Manila, on exploring how regulation can ensure effective consumer protection.
