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Biz2X, joins the SME Finance Forum Washington D.C, November 6th, 2025 – Biz2X has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. The 200+ 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...

Washington D.C. and Johannesburg – October 2, 2025 — Nedbank Group, a leading financial services provider has joined the SME Finance Forum as the network’s newest member. As part of a 200+ member alliance spanning 190 countries, Nedbank underlines its commitment to driving SME growth through digital innovation, business support, and new approaches...

Washington D.C, September 9, 2025 – Maya Bank, the Philippines' No.1 digital bank app in monthly active users, 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...

Washington D.C, August 13, 2025 – Republic Bank , a leading financial institution in the Caribbean with a strong commitment to SME development, has officially joined the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network of over 300 members and affiliates operating in 190 countries. The Forum brings together SME finance experts dedicated to expanding...

Washington D.C, August 12, 2025 – Coface, a global leader in trade credit risk management 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...

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has launched the vLEI Hackathon, a global innovation challenge inviting developers, entrepreneurs, and digital trust stakeholders to build solutions using the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI). With support from industry leaders, the hackathon explores the vLEI’s transformative potential...

Washington D.C, July 23rd, 2025 – Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Frankfurt School), a leading private business school based in Germany, 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...

In recent years, embedded finance has emerged as a transformative force in the financial services industry, rapidly reshaping how individuals and businesses—particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—access credit. By integrating financial services directly into nonfinancial platforms and workflows, embedded finance is creating new...

Washington D.C, July 8, 2025 - Business Partners Limited , one of Africa’s leading risk finance companies for small and medium enterprise (SMEs), has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. S ince establishment in South Africa in 1981, Business Partners Limited has been unlocking SME value and is Africa’s SME...

Washington D.C, June 27, 2025 – Desenvolve SP, a leader in fostering business growth and regional development in São Paulo, 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...