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Biz2X, joins the SME Finance Forum

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Biz2X, joins the SME Finance Forum  

 

Washington D.C, November 6th, 2025Biz2X 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 knowledge exchange and innovation.

"SME Finance Forum is delighted to welcome Biz2X, an innovative and fast growing fintech and premier online business lender. Biz2X’s unwavering commitment to closing the SME credit gap aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate access to finance for small and medium businesses worldwide. Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly bring valuable insights and significant contributions to our shared goals." said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.

Biz2X is the lending platform that has helped leading banks and financial institutions originate loans faster and more efficiently. It is built on the insights and expertise that came from a decade-plus of their own lending experience. That’s why the platform is the solution of choice for business lending at banks and financial institutions of all sizes around the world looking to digitally transform their lending processes.

Rohit Arora, CEO, Biz2Credit & Biz2X, commented: "At Biz2X, our mission is to make capital accessible for small businesses." Today, that mission takes on a global dimension through our membership in SMEFF. This initiative represents a bold step toward addressing one of the most critical financial challenges of our time: solving the $5.7 trillion global SME financing gap. By combining Biz2X’s AI-driven lending platform with SMEFF’s strong institutional network, we are creating a powerful framework for joint ventures with banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). Our goal is to help local lenders rapidly modernize their credit decisioning and risk management processes — making lending more inclusive, data-driven, and sustainable. This collaboration will also open meaningful dialogue platforms — from speaking engagements hosted by SMEFF, being a part of their Digital lending and AI Committee.”


SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth 

The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 200+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. The network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.

 Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our activities consist of “members only” offerings (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)

Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates: 
https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list

https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners

 

About Biz2X

Biz2X is a loan origination platform chosen for business lending at banks and financial institutions around the world. Founded in 2019, Biz2X is built on the insights and expertise that came from a decade-plus of Biz2Credit’s lending experience. Since then, Biz2X has been solving the challenges of capital access and closing the $7 trillion SMB credit gap with an end-to-end intelligent lending platform, built on proprietary data and proven data. ​Visit biz2x.com for more information.

Learn more
Website: https://www.biz2x.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biz2x-platform/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/biz2credit-inc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biz2creditinc/?hl=en

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Nedbank, one of Africa’s largest banking groups, joins the SME Finance Forum

nedbank

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 to inclusive finance. Nedbank has won numerous global awards as “Best SME Bank in South Africa”* in recent years, including consecutive awards for the past four years from the Asian Banker.

“We are delighted to welcome Nedbank Group to the SME Finance Forum,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of the SME Finance Forum. “Their deep expertise in SME banking, commitment to innovation, and focus on sustainability will enrich our global community and help us collectively address the financing gap faced by small businesses.                                                                                           

Nedbank’s dedication to small and medium-sized enterprises is reflected in the comprehensive suite of payment, lending and business support services tailored to the SME market, its extensive network of over 500 small business bankers in over 200 locations’and the many business development initiatives the bank drives to promote entrepreneurship in the country. The bank’s specialised services extend to sectors such as medical, franchising, and agriculture. Within the developing township economy, Nedbank continues to innovate and leverage partnerships to co-create solutions with clients that unlocks value for both parties.

"The Global SME Finance Forum (GSMEFF) is a great platform that brings together leading institutions to share knowledge and best practice as we challenge each other to scale SME finance globally.”, said Andiswa Bata, Group Managing Executive: Business and Commercial Banking at Nedbank. “By joining this forum, we are excited by the opportunity to contribute positively to this cause, and also leverage the resources and expertise of the forum to have a greater impact on our SME clients and the broader communities in which they operate. Forums like the GSMEFF shine the spotlight on the fact that no single institution can close the SME financing gap alone. If we want SMEs to thrive, we need innovation, inclusivity, and collective action. Hence, as Nedbank, we feel deeply privileged to announce our membership in the forum; and are truly excited to make a difference, together."

SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth 

The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 200+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.

Our members, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.

*Nedbank has consistently been recognised internationally as the Best SME Bank in South Africa, having received awards from multiple global institutions: The Asian Banker – Global Middle East & Africa Awards (Best SME Bank in SA: 2022 - 2025), Global Finance Magazine – Global Finance Awards (Best SME Bank in SA: 2024), Global Banking & Finance Review – Global Banking & Finance Awards (Best SME Bank in SA: 2024), and The Digital Banker – Global SME Banking Innovation Awards (Best SME Bank in SA 2025). These accolades reaffirm Nedbank’s leadership in SME banking, its commitment to innovation, and its focus on enabling the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates and LinkedIn:

https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list

https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sme-finance-forum-managed-by-ifc/


About Nedbank Group

Nedbank Group is a bank holding company listed on the JSE Limited, with a market capitalisation of R137bn as at 31 December 2024. Nedbank is one of Africa’s largest banking groups, with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho and Zimbabwe, and offshore in the Isle of Man and Jersey. It also has representative offices in other Africa countries, including Kenya, and has key global financial centres to provide international banking services for SA-based multinational and high-net-worth clients in London and Dubai. The group is a diversified financial services provider, offering a wide range of wholesale and retail banking and financial services. Nedbank has maintained its level 1 BBBEE status for the past 7 years and rates in the top quartile of local and international banks on ESG scores.

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Website: group.nedbank.co.za

LinkedIn: Nedbank

Facebook: Nedbank

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