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Fintech
Jun 06, 2025
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...
Gender Finance
Digital Transformation
Jun 06, 2025
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...
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...
Supply & Value Chain Finance
Jun 02, 2025
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...
Equity
Gender Finance
Rural & Agriculture Finance
Sustainable Finance
Policy & Regulation
Jun 02, 2025
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...
Financial Education
Digital Financial Services
May 22, 2025
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...
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...