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COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitization in almost all industries. In the SME banking industry, digital banks appear to have an advantage over incumbent traditional banks in terms of technology preparedness and access to real-time data. Is COVID-19 a perfect storm in which neobanks can demonstrate that data and digits are more resilient than brick and mortar? Are digital banks outperforming the incumbent banks?
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 8 a.m. EDT, senior executives from TymeGlobal, a digital banking business operating in Africa and Asia; Fidor, the first digital-only bank based in Germany; Solarisbank, a technology company with a German banking license; Judo Bank, a dedicated SME business bank in Australia; and UBX, a fintech company for financial institutions and SMEs, will discuss how COVID-19 pandemic is affecting digital banks differently, and their long term plans, the competition with incumbent traditional banks, as well as data availability.
About COVID-19 Roundtable Series
In times of crisis, accurate and timely information is key. Sharing knowledge and practical experience are proven forms of investment that pave the path to success. With the purpose of helping our members build their own knowledge advantage, the SME Finance Forum facilitates activities and learning opportunities with the strategic approach of collecting and disseminating the best practices, while connecting SME finance experts and practitioners within our global network. Starting in late March, the Forum hosts weekly virtual roundtable sessions focusing on mitigation efforts used to cope with COVID-19, sharing those experiences in a continuous and real-time basis. Learn more>
What you will learn
- How does COVID-19 affect digital banks differently?
- What are the pros and cons of responding to COVID-19 from the digital banking base?
- What is the longer terms impact on development of digital banks as alternatives?
NEW: Extra Time with Speakers!
Want to learn more about an institution or speak directly with a panelist from the roundtable? Join our new Roundtable – Extra Time! This is 30-minute breakout session with one or two of the presenters from the roundtable. Microphones will be unmuted and participants can speak more conversationally, and ask direct questions to the presenters. Each session will be chaired by a SME Finance Forum moderator.
After the end of the roundtable, members can join the lively conversation with:
• Speakers: Daniel Seifert and John Januszczak with SME Finance Forum moderator: Matthew Gamser - Stay in main session room.
• Speakers: Coenraad Jonker and Hassan Nasser, with SME Finance Forum moderator: Khrystyna Kushnir - Link to register
Host: Matthew Gamser, CEO, SME Finance Forum
Moderator
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About the Speakers
![](/sites/default/files/Coen%20Jonker-resized.jpg)
![](/sites/default/files/Hassan%20Nasser.png)
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![](/sites/default/files/Chris_Bayliss.jpg)
![](/sites/default/files/John%20Januszczak-resized.jpg)
John has a degree in Astrophysics from the University of Toronto.
Repository
- NEW: Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - June 15, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - June 8, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - June 1, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - May 25, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - May 18, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - May 11, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - May 4, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - April 27, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - April 20, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - April 13, 2020
- Weekly Member Update Summary on COVID-19 - April 6, 2020