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ezee.ai, a Global Leader in Digital Lending Technology, Joins SME Finance Forum
Fintech
Washington D.C, May 23, 2025 – ezee.ai , a global leader in digital lending technology 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...
Advancing Women’s Financial Inclusion: Guidelines to Adopt a Gender Perspective in Financial Institutions
Gender Finance
Digital Transformation
Highlights Women represent a distinct and profitable customer segment that is often underserved by traditional financial products and services. Financial institutions must identify, acknowledge, and address gender biases rooted in cultural norms, stereotypes, and institutional processes. A structured approach, including understanding gender...
Topicus unveils Akkuro: The next-generation composable banking platform that sets a new benchmark for the financial industry
Digital Transformation
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...
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Aiming to Drive Financial Innovation for Small Businesses, Joins the SME Finance Forum
Alternative Financing
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...
Media platform Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), joins SME Finance Forum to help close market gaps in trade, cash and transaction banking
Trade Finance
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...
Cascade Debt, a Global Cutting-Edge Platform Revolutionizing Private Credit, Joins SME Finance Forum
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...
Transforming for Sustainability: Driving Impact and Value through Supply Chain Action
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Overview The Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (“CIIP”), a non-profit entity established by Temasek Trust, embarked on this report to study the role of Southeast Asian MSMEs in global supply chains. Throughout the course of this study, CIIP engaged and sought the views of Khazanah Nasional Berhad as we have a shared interest in...
Boosting SME Finance for Growth : The Case for More Effective Support Policies
Equity
Gender Finance
Rural & Agriculture Finance
Sustainable Finance
Policy & Regulation
This report offers strategic and actionable guidance to policymakers in strengthening their access to finance policies for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This report emphasizes the need to improve the enabling environment for SME debt and equity financing. It outlines a roadmap of eight key actions to guide policymakers in achieving this...
Beyond financial inclusion: What drives financial health for women entrepreneurs?
Financial Education
Digital Financial Services
CARE’s new Strive Women report finds digital divide, financial stress and household responsibilities limit business success in emerging markets Atlanta, May 12, 2025 – Women entrepreneurs in emerging markets face considerable barriers that hinder their long-term success. While difficulties accessing small business credit and training are...
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...