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Digital Transformation
Jun 04, 2025
Amsterdam, 4 April 2025 – In a bold move reshaping the future of finance, Topicus proudly announces the launch of Akkuro , a cutting-edge composable banking platform set to revolutionize how financial institutions innovate, scale, and serve their customers. This strategic debut unifies the deep capabilities of Five Degrees, including its Matrix...
Alternative Financing
Jun 04, 2025
Washington D.C, May 23, 2025 – Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance , a leading research hub at Cambridge Judge Business School dedicated to advancing alternative financial systems, 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...
Trade Finance
Jun 04, 2025
Washington D.C, May 20, 2025 – Trade Treasury Payments (TTP) , the global multimedia and thought leadership platform for liquidity and risk management, 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...
Jun 03, 2025
Washington D.C, June 3rd., 2025 – Cascade Debt , a global cutting-edge platform revolutionizing private credit 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 finance to...
Financial Inclusion
Sustainable Finance
May 18, 2025
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...
Financial Education
Financial Inclusion
Non Financial Services
May 18, 2025
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...
Guarantees
May 15, 2025
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Supply & Value Chain Finance
May 08, 2025
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...
Financial Inclusion
May 07, 2025
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...
May 02, 2025
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...
Financial Education
Financial Inclusion
Apr 17, 2025
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...
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Apr 16, 2025
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...
Equity
Data Analytics
Apr 14, 2025
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...
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Apr 07, 2025
Washington D.C, April 7, 2025 – Vayana , India's largest Supply Chain Finance Network 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 finance to small businesses worldwide...
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Apr 03, 2025
Washington D.C, April 3, 2025 – FaturamPara , Turkey's first company with both RegTech and FinTech features 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 finance to...
Data & Cybersecurity
Apr 02, 2025
Washington D.C, April 2, 2025 – ADAPTA , US Tech Firm Expanding AI-Driven Risk Management in Global Agriculture 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 finance to...
Data Analytics
Mar 26, 2025
Washington D.C, March 26, 2025 – The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) , which enhances market transparency and combats financial crime through the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. The 300+ members/affiliates of the...
Financial Inclusion
Mar 24, 2025
Washington D.C, March 24, 2025 – First Finance , a leading SME financial services provider in Iraq which adheres to international best practices to support and empower small and medium-sized enterprises has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum operate in 190...
Gender Finance
Mar 17, 2025
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, March 11, 2025 – To boost access to finance for women-led SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire, IFC and the Africa Local Currency Bond Fund (ALCB Fund) today announced an anchor investment in a gender bond from Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, the first gender bond to be issued in the West Africa Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Proceeds from...
Financial Inclusion
Feb 27, 2025
Washington D.C, Feb 27, 2025 – Beltone SMEs , a subsidiary of Beltone Holding - 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 finance to small businesses worldwide...
Feb 23, 2025
Washington D.C, Jan 10, 2025 – Cenfri , a global think-tank and not-for-profit enterprise with offices in South Africa and Rwanda 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...
Feb 17, 2025
Washington D.C, Feb 17th, 2025 – Banco de Crédito del Perú , the largest bank and the largest supplier of integrated financial services in Perú 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...
Data Analytics
Jan 14, 2025
Uplinq is thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Visa . Together, we’ve released a groundbreaking case study titled "Transforming global small business underwriting with augmented data" —a deep dive into how AI-powered credit decisioning is reshaping small business lending worldwide. Leveraging sophisticated AI and machine learning...
Sustainable Finance
Nov 22, 2024
The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector in Pakistan plays a pivotal role in the national economy, contributing approximately 40% to GDP and providing employment to millions. Despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and development. Key barriers include limited access to finance, complex...
Financial Education
Nov 19, 2024
10 Years of Leadership Excellence - Registration Now Open for the 2025 GABV Leadership Academy Dear GABV members, We are excited to announce the 10th edition of the GABV Leadership Academy —a milestone in shaping resilient leaders in values-based banking! Registrations are now open until 5 December 2024. This year’s programme, ' Resilience in the...
Governance
Nov 11, 2024
Washington D.C, Nov 11, 2024 – Nepal Bankers’ Association , an Umbrella Organisation of all 'A' Class Commercial Banks of Nepal 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...
Financial Inclusion
Nov 01, 2024
Washington D.C, Nov 1, 2024 – 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion , an open and global learning platform 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...
Fintech
Oct 08, 2024
By: Tommy Felts - October 04, 2024 Sandy Kemper, founder and CEO of C2FO, speaks during a panel conversation at the 2024 SME Finance Forum in São Paulo, Brazil; photo courtesy of C2FO C2FO would’ve been profitable in the US alone, CEO says; how solving for global needs made it an even stronger fintech leader T he impact of one Kansas City-built...
Sustainable Finance
Oct 04, 2024
Washington, D.C., October 1, 2024 - The World Bank Group and partners have launched the “ Sustainable Finance Knowledge Center for Francophone Africa ” today. A first preview of the center was presented two weeks ago at the annual Global Meeting of the SME Finance Forum in Brazil. This virtual platform, available in both English and French, is...
Non Financial Services
Equity
Sep 30, 2024
Washington D.C, September 30th, 2024 – KoreFusion Consulting , a boutique strategy consulting and investment bank focused on SME payments and financing in North America and Western Europe 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...