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Dalberg, a Global Leader in Inclusive and Sustainable Development, Joins the SME Finance Forum
Financial Inclusion
Sustainable Finance
Washington D.C, May 14, 2025 – Dalberg , a global leader in inclusive and sustainable development, has joined the SME finance forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small...
GFTN and the SMEFF join forces on SME financing across developed and emerging markets
Financial Education
Financial Inclusion
Non Financial Services
Global Finance & Technology Network and the SME Finance Forum j oin f orces on SME financing across developed and emerging markets 18th May 2025 – The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a Singapore head - quartered G lobal F oru m s , A dvisory and Investment company and the SME Finance Forum, a global network established by the...
Call for Expression of Interest for the IFC Catalytic First Loss to support Climate, Agriculture, and Women MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa (‘SSA’)
Guarantees
Click here for Catalytic First Loss Guarantee - Expression of Interest (EOI)
M1xchange, Revolutionizes MSME Financing in India with Digital TReDS Platform, Facilitating Over Rs 170,000 Crores in Invoice Discounting, joins the SME Finance Forum
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Washington D.C, Apr 16th, 2025 – M1xchange revolutionizes MSME Financing in India with Digital TReDS Platform, Facilitating Over Rs 170,000 Crores in Invoice Discounting has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries...
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion's Global Challenger Video Contest 2025 is now accepting submissions
Financial Inclusion
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion's Global Challenger Video Contest 2025 is now accepting submissions until June 1, 2025. This is an opportunity for potential game-changers and innovators to gain global exposure, receive mentorship, and fast-track their innovations. Together, let's make your voices heard and make a difference on a global stage. Quick...
Produbanco, A key player in Ecuador's financial sector, joins the SME Finance Forum
Washington D.C, May 2nd, 2025 – Produbanco , stands as a key player of Ecuador's SME sector, offering significant financial resources and strategic partnerships that foster sustainable progress, they have joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing...
The Use of Alternative Data in Credit Risk Assessment: Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges
Data Analytics
Digitalization accelerated by the pandemic has exponentially increased the number and variability of alternative data sources. The stay-at-home requirements during the pandemic forced several business models to be digitized. This helped spur the digitization that had been ongoing pre-pandemic, largely driven by governments as countries sought to...
Yemen Microfinance Network (YMN), Yemen's microfinance institutions association, an NGO co-funded by UNDP and SFD, joins the SME Finance Forum
Financial Education
Financial Inclusion
Washington D.C, March 7, 2025 – Yemen Microfinance Network (YMN) , Yemen's microfinance institutions association, an NGO co-funded by UNDP and SFD has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal...
Fauree, UAE’s Leading Supply Chain Finance & Working Capital Solutions Provider, Joins SME Finance Forum
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Washington D.C, March 12, 2025 – Fauree , UAE’s leading provider of supply chain finance and working capital solutions, has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to...
Convergence Blended Finance, the Global Blended Finance Network Driving Private Investment in Developing Countries, joins the SME Finance Forum.
Equity
Data Analytics
Washington D.C, March 26, 2025 – Convergence Blended Finance , the global blended finance network driving private investment in developing countries, has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the...