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New Yorkers Celebrate The Possibilities For Education At the 2013 Pratham Gala

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Post date October 17, 2013

Pratham 2013 Gala in Seattle — Pratham's 2013 Gala in Seattle
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Earlier this month, nearly 600 of New York City’s leaders in finance, technology, and entertainment gathered at the 2013 Pratham Tristate Gala. It was a night of generous fundraising, a celebration of the world’s children and critical volunteer work, and to learn more about Pratham’s commitment to improving education. Pratham’s mission is to ensure that […]

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Non-Bank Financial Companies

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Post date March 28, 2013

Most of the time when people think about borrowing or saving money or making investments, they think about banks. But banks are not always the only option for individuals dealing with capital. Non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that are not legally banks, yet can provide many banking services to the public. Though NBFCs […]

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