The father of microfinance, economist Muhammad Yunus, discusses the future of the microlending industry.

Payday lending — an area of finance with one of the worst reputations — may get a facelift with new start up LendUp, which takes its inspiration from microlending. Today, MIT is starting an outfit dedicated to delivering us from our wireless frustrations.

Starbucks is working with a pioneer in microlending in developing countries – the Grameen Foundation – to lend money to small coffee farmers.