Background: SMEs are the backbone of economies worldwide and contribute significantly to job creation. Access to financial services is cited as the key barrier to most SMEs inhibiting their growth. Financial Institutions have a significant role to play, especially in the face of the $5.7 trillion MSME finance gap. Objective: As we have seen across multiple financial institutions, when the SME finance business is driven by the CEOs of the institutions, it gets the right focus, builds strong business momentum and delivers lasting market impact. Hence, we plan to bring together CEOs from members...
The Global SME Finance Forum will take place on 15-17 September in Johannesburg, South Africa as an official side event of the G20 South Africa Presidency. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are crucial for global economies, accounting for over two...
The Supply Chain Finance Innovation Hub develops a supportive and innovative community of SME finance professionals dedicated to expanding access to financing for SMEs through Supply Chain Financing solutions. The Community focuses on (i) supporting...
While there are many challenges for SMEs, there are important steps SMEs can take to build resilience, including improvements in financial literacy to navigate uncertainty. Business decisions can be challenging for SMEs if they fail to identify key...
This Innovation Hub is a supportive and innovative community of SME finance professionals dedicated to expanding access to finance for SMEs through digital transformation. The Hub focuses on: • Managing the risk of disruptive technologies (...
The Sustainable SME Finance hub focuses on the challenges and opportunities of extending green finance to the SME sector. Session cover all aspects of environmentally sustainable SME finance, including green finance, blue finance, and finance for...
Background: SMEs are the backbone of economies worldwide and contribute significantly to job creation. Access to financial services is cited as the key barrier to most SMEs inhibiting their growth. Financial Institutions have a significant role to...
Background One of the many financial instruments available – insurance – is a central aspect of any risk management strategy. In times of unexpected events, insurance coverage seems to be the most obvious solution to protect business sustainability...
Empowering SMEs with Simplified ESG reporting Fintech Solutions About the Virtual SME Marketplace Each month we are running sessions featuring leading small business lenders and SME growth facilitators who present their MSMEs offerings in a 7-...
Global SME Finance Awards 2025 Information Session on Sustainable SME Financier of the Year Be recognized, Share impact in SME FINANCE The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create...
Global SME Finance Awards 2025 Information Session on Product Innovation Be recognized, Share impact in SME FINANCE The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform...
Agrifinance plays a very significant role in providing crucial access to capital for farmers and SME agribusinesses, allowing them to invest in necessary equipment, land, and seeds, enabling them to enhance their productivity, yields, and grow their...
Global SME Finance Awards 2025 Information Session on SME Financier of the Year Be recognized, Share impact in SME FINANCE The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique...
BE RECOGNIZED, SHARE IMPACT IN SME FINANCE The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME...
S ME Finance Forum // Berne Union – Joint webinar series (Introductory session) Background Insurance can bolster MSMEs’ resilience in the face of the risks and challenges they face, but, at present, in most developing countries, it does not...
The WEF hub is a member driven community that aims to translate shared lessons and experiences into practical knowledge that our diverse members can apply to better serve Women-SME’s. Focused on unique challenges and solutions for W-SMEs, our hub...
On 12 - 13 March 2025 , the SME Finance Forum is organizing an immersion program in Istanbul, Türkiye. The event is hosted by Akbank . Join our two-day Immersion program to discover how Akbank , a private commercial bank in Istanbul, is...
About our Virtual SME Marketplace Each month we are running sessions featuring leading small business lenders and SME growth facilitators who present their MSMEs offerings in a 7-minute pitch to an audience of potential financial institution clients...
The Sustainable SME Finance hub focuses on the challenges and opportunities of extending green finance to the SME sector. Session cover all aspects of environmentally sustainable SME finance, including green finance, blue finance, and finance for...
Creative Industries (CI) use culture and creativity as the main inputs to produce functional outputs with commercial value. They have a multidimensional development impact and directly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The global...
Agrifinance plays a very significant role in providing crucial access to capital for farmers and SME agribusinesses, allowing them to invest in necessary equipment, land, and seeds, enabling them to enhance their productivity, yields, and grow their...