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By invitation only
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship to millions of SMEs. To help SMEs survive through this crisis, governments and financial institutions have been granting loan repayment holidays to their clients. These payment deferral programs can blur the lines between illiquid and insolvent borrowers, making credit risk assessments more challenging. Lengthy and large-scale loan repayment holidays may factor into financial institutions’ decisions on new lending and could have longer-term implications for the stability of the financial system.
On Thursday, December 17th, 2020, at 8 a.m. EST, during the next and last roundtable of the year, we will hear from executives at Standard Chartered, which operates in 60 countries around the world, and BBVA, a Spanish multinational financial services company present mainly in Spain, South America, North America, Turkey and Romania, who will discuss decisions around moratoriums and the long-term influence on SME finance.
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 about
• How did the situation with moratoriums evolve in various markets? How did financial institutions adjust?
• How did financial institutions’ differentiate between illiquid and insolvent SMEs?
• How did moratoriums influence financial institutions’ decisions on new lending?
• What will the long-term influence of moratoriums on SME finance be?
Host & Moderator: Matthew Gamser, CEO, SME Finance Forum
Speakers
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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 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.