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Washington D.C, July 23rd, 2025 – Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Frankfurt School), a leading private business school based in Germany, has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. 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.
“SME Finance Forum proudly welcomes one of the leading German private business schools. It is with great pleasure that I welcome Frankfurt School of Finance & Management to the SME Finance Forum as a valuable partner in promoting financial inclusion and green finance,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
Frankfurt School is a leading private business school based in Germany with over 65 years of experience in education and qualification, and more than 30 years in consulting and capacity building in all areas related to banking, finance, and management globally.
“Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is thrilled to join the SME Finance Forum. Our commitment to delivering the highest quality education and advisory services, leveraging market intelligence, and fostering strong relationships aligns perfectly with the Forum's mission. This partnership will enhance our ability to provide tailored solutions and innovative approaches to financial inclusion and sustainable development,” said Fatma Dirkes, Vice President, Executive & Professional Education, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by the 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-bank 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, and 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 training, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, training, annual awards, annual event etc.)
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates:
https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list
https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Frankfurt School)
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Frankfurt School) is a leading private business school and advisory institute based in Germany with over 65 years of experience in education and qualification and more than 30 years in consulting and capacity building in all areas related to banking, finance, and management globally.
Frankfurt School enjoys an excellent reputation both in Germany and worldwide, consistently achieving top positions in national and international university rankings. It is one of only three business schools in Germany accredited with the prestigious "Triple Crown Accreditation," holding the EQUIS, AACSB International, and AMBA seals of quality.
A key area of focus is advising companies and organizations, particularly in emerging markets and sustainable finance. In addition to its main campus in Frankfurt, the school operates study locations in Hamburg and Munich, as well as offices in Ankara, Amman, and Nairobi. With a network of over 125 partner universities, Frankfurt School is a globally connected institution.
The collaboration between academics and practitioners at Frankfurt School fosters unique synergies, merging international best practices with cutting-edge research. This partnership with local entities ensures effective project implementation, resulting in innovative, context-specific solutions.
Frankfurt School's Executive & Professional Education programs provide participants with advanced knowledge and help them expand their expertise in new areas. The programs are designed to improve participants' technical and leadership skills, which are critical to driving their company's success in today's competitive landscape. From certified programs to customized courses, Frankfurt School offers practice-oriented learning tailored to the changing needs of the finance and management sectors.
The programs taught are provided in various languages and formats, including fully online, blended, and classroom-only.
Learn more:
Website: http://www.frankfurt-school.de
Facebook: facebook.com/ FrankfurtSchool
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/frankfurtschool
Youtube: FrankfurtSchoolLive
Instagram: frankfurtschool
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