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The digital finance innovation hub gathers a group of 260 SME Finance experts, from 120 different institutions - among our members and affiliates with the contribution of IFC experts - to discuss how FIs and MSMEs are transforming rapidly through generative AI, data analytics and the power of the ever-growing SME Finance ecosystem.
The hub is designed to address specific and evolving problems identified by its members. The hub leverages knowledge, expertise, and networks to solve those problems through solutions clinics.

This session will focus on payments as a core enabler of SME finance, building on the Hub’s work on digital transformation, data, and embedded finance. We will explore how payment systems, rails, and payments data are being used to improve SME onboarding, cash‑flow visibility, working capital, collections, and embedded lending, with a strong emphasis on practical use cases and implementation challenges faced by banks, fintechs, and platforms across markets.

We would aim to surface concrete member case studies, identify common bottlenecks (regulatory, operational, or technological), and clarify where the Hub can add value through peer learning or follow‑up solution clinics.

This is a member and affiliate only event. If you have not received an invitation to join, please reach out to Sarah Chataing <mchataing@ifc.org> to enquire about membership.