Washington D.C, May 2nd, 2025 – Produbanco, stands as a key player of Ecuador's SME sector, offering significant financial resources and strategic partnerships that foster sustainable progress, they have 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 worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.
“The SME Finance Forum is delighted to welcome Produbanco. As a leading financial institution in Ecuador, Produbanco prioritizes the advancement of SMEs by offering substantial financial resources and dedicated programs, including green and gender-inclusive initiatives, solidifying its role as a key partner in their growth,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of the SME Finance Forum.
With a strong national presence and a legacy spanning over 47 years, Produbanco is a key driver of Ecuador’s SME sector, providing essential financial support and strategic partnerships to foster growth and sustainability. Established in 1978, Produbanco’s longstanding commitment offers SMEs a stable and reliable financial partner.
“By joining the SME Finance Forum, Produbanco aims to access a global network of experts in SME financing. We believe this will enable us to exchange knowledge, learn from best practices, and access valuable resources that will contribute to the bank’s growth and development. We also look forward to sharing our own practices globally, helping to strengthen the sector worldwide," says Juan Esteban Jijón, Vice President of the SME Banking Segment
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 300+ 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 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 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.)
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates and LinkedIn:
About Produbanco
Produbanco is part of Grupo Promerica with a presence in 9 countries in Central and South America. Produbanco's purpose is to generate value with a sustainable approach to transcend people's lives; through its business segments: corporate, business, affluent high network, institutional, SME and consumer. During its 47 years of successful existence, Produbanco has received numerous local and international awards that endorse its prestige. Among the most outstanding are: First place in the PXI Ecuador 2024 ranking of the Praxis Xperience Index. Best Financial Institution for SMEs led by Women (2023) awarded by the SME Finance Forum; Best Bank Ecuador (2017 to 2024), Sustainable Finance Awards in the Country and Territory Awards category for Latin America for Ecuador (2024) awarded by Global Finance; Bank of the Year Ecuador for the fourteenth time (2002, 2007, 2009 to 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Best Innovation in Retail Banking Ecuador (2017 to 2023) awarded by The Banker magazine, among others.
Learn More:
Website: https://www.produbanco.com.ec/
Instagram: produbancoec
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Produbanco
LinkedIN: Produbanco – Grupo Promerica