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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 businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation. "SME Finance Forum proudly welcomes Dalberg. Dalberg’s innovative approach—spanning advisory, investment, research, analytics, media, and design—aligns perfectly with our mission to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises worldwide," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME...Read more
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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 G20 and managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to further organize and grow the annual Global SME Finance Forum event and create value-added services to enhance the SME knowledge bank and digital services offered by the...Read more
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 who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation. SME Finance Forum is delighted to welcome M1xchange. By enabling digital transactions that streamline the process from invoice raising to payment within 24 hours, M1xchange has significantly enhanced...Read more
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Sustainable Finance
The Sustainable Innovation Hub will be holding its Solutions Clinic at 8.00am EDT on Tuesday June, 4th 2025. This is a member and affiliate only event. If you have not received an invitation to join, register through the member portal. *More information to be added.Read more
Supply & Value Chain Finance
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 (Artificial intelligence and Machine learning) • Making successful partnerships with digital enablers • Navigating digital regulation (open banking) • Improving customer experience and SME digitalization • Deploying alternative data and big data analytics • Promoting embedded finance The Digital Finance Innovation Hub will be holding its third Solutions Clinic at 8.00am EDT on Tuesday June, 24th 2025. Our solutions clinics are member-only interactive, roundtable-style events, in...Read more
Non Financial Services
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. However, for SMEs, unlike for large corporates, time and cost associated with acquiring an insurance protection plan could act as a deterrent, creating a huge risk gap. This webinar will focus on how technical innovations are bringing better insurance solutions to SMEs based in Asia. Topics New risks for SMEs: natural disasters and climate change, cyber risk (privacy and data loss), supply...Read more
Supply & Value Chain Finance
22–26 June 2025 | Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Join the global receivables finance community at FCI’s 57th Annual Meeting from 22–26 June 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. This flagship event will gather senior professionals from across the world, offering a week of expert insights, international networking, and strategic business development. Highlights include: • Keynote addresses by Cristiane Quartaroli, Chief Economist at Ouribank, and Welber Barral, Advisor and Founding Partner of BMJ • Deep-dives into digitalisation, supply chain finance (SCF), fraud prevention, and global regulatory updates • The return of the highly anticipated Import/Export Factoring Speed-Meeting...Read more
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 Links: Contest Details and Submission Testimonials and stories from previous participants, including last year's winners like Lumbie Mlambo, Monish Mithra Waran, and Wendy Leong. You can read more about their journeys here , here , and here . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion...Read more