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Member News: We welcome Salt Edge to the SME Finance Forum global membership network

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Washington D.C., August 10th, 2020- We’re excited to share that Salt Edge is the newest member of the SME Finance Forum. We bring together development financial institutions, banks, and fintechs from around the world to support SMEs through knowledge exchange, policy change, and impactful partnerships.
 
“40 percent of small and medium businesses worldwide struggle to get access to the credit and capital that they need to grow their enterprises. We are delighted to welcome Salt Edge to our network of more than 190 members who are working to eliminate the finance gap for SMEs,” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the SME Finance Forum. 
 
To see all SME Finance Forum members, please visit: https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list 
 
Salt Edge enables businesses to connect with end-customers’ bank accounts from across the globe. They provide a wide range of services and real-time data to financial industry players to increase profit while keeping the risk under control. Their open banking solution also provides a proactive approach to information security.  
 
“Our team brings together an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to the table. Channeling their expertise into a common goal guarantees a constant stream of innovative ideas and continuous excellence of execution. As a member of the Forum, we hope to leverage the global network’s combined experience to power businesses,” said Dmitrii Barbasura, Director and CEO of Salt Edge.
 
About SME Finance Forum 
The SME Finance Forum was established by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) in 2012 as a knowledge center for data, research, and best practice in promoting SME finance. As an implementing partner for the GPFI, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) was tasked with managing the initiative.
 
About Salt Edge 
Salt Edge – a financial API platform with PSD2 and open banking solutions. The company has two main vectors of activity: enabling third parties to get access to bank channels via a unified gateway, and developing the technology necessary for banks to become compliant with the directive’s requirements. ISO 27001 certified and AISP licensed under PSD2, the company employs the highest international security measures to ensure stable and reliable connections between financial institutions and their customers. The company is integrated with 5400+ financial institutions in 60+ countries.
 
 
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