Washington D.C, June 4, 2024 – ICICI Bank, one of the leading private sector banks in India, 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 through knowledge exchange and innovation.
“SME Finance Forum proudly welcomes a leading bank for MSMEs in India to our network. It is with great pleasure I welcome ICICI Bank to SME Finance Forum which is in line with our strategy of onboarding leading SME banks in emerging markets for impact,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
ICICI Bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to retail, rural, small and medium enterprises and corporate customers. The Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centres, internet banking and mobile banking. The Bank has a vast network with over 6,520 branches and 17,190 ATMs & cash recycling machines, spread across the country providing convenient access to its services. The Bank’s international presence spans across 14 countries namely US, Canada, UK, Germany, Singapore, UAE, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)
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https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list
https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners
About ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to retail, rural, small and medium enterprises and corporate customers. The Bank services its large customer base through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centres, internet banking and mobile banking. The Bank has a vast network with over 6,520 branches and 17,190 ATMs & cash recycling machines, spread across the country providing convenient access to its services. The Bank’s international presence spans across 14 countries namely US, Canada, UK, Germany, Singapore, UAE, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Learn more: https://www.icicibank.com/