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June 15, 2026 – SME Finance Forum today announced that has joined its global network of 250+ SME financing experts across 190 countries working to expand small business access to finance worldwide.
"We are delighted to welcome Asseco Poland as our newest member. Technology plays an increasingly important role in expanding access to finance for SMEs, and we look forward to collaborating with Asseco Poland to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial inclusion, and support financial institutions in better serving entrepreneurs and businesses around the world,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
Asseco Poland is an international technology company and a trusted provider of software solutions for the global financial services industry. As the parent company of the Asseco Group, operating in over 60 countries, the company helps banks, financial institutions, and payment providers accelerate digital transformation through solutions spanning artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Through its long-term partnerships with financial institutions worldwide, Asseco contributes to expanding financial inclusion and supporting sustainable economic growth.
“We are honored to join the SME Finance Forum and become part of a distinguished international community led by IFC and the World Bank Group. This membership represents an important milestone for Asseco Poland and recognizes our long-standing commitment to driving digital transformation within the financial services industry," said Marta Mróz-Sipiora, Global Development & Innovation Director at Asseco Poland.
As a member of the SME Finance Forum, Asseco Poland will actively contribute to initiatives aimed at strengthening the SME finance ecosystem by providing innovative technologies that enable financial institutions to better serve entrepreneurs and businesses. Drawing on decades of experience in banking technology, digital lending, AI-driven solutions and customer-centric banking services, Asseco aims to support banks and financial institutions in building more accessible, efficient and scalable SME finance solutions.
Technology plays a critical role in expanding access to finance and enabling sustainable growth for SMEs. Through our participation in the SME Finance Forum, we look forward to collaborating with industry leaders, development institutions, banks and fintech innovators to help shape the future of SME finance. Together, we can help financial institutions improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and expand access to financing for SMEs worldwide - added Marta Mróz-Sipiora.
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 250+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. The network is comprised 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 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 activities consist of “members only” offerings (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics,
peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event, etc.)
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates:
About Asseco Poland
Asseco Poland is an international technology company and a trusted provider of software solutions for the global financial services industry. For more than three decades, the company has been helping banks, financial institutions, and payment providers accelerate digital transformation, improve operational resilience, and deliver innovative financial services to businesses and consumers.
As the parent company of the Asseco Group, operating in nearly 60 countries, Asseco combines deep banking expertise with advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Through its solutions and long-term partnerships with financial institutions worldwide, Asseco contributes to expanding financial inclusion, improving access to financial services, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
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Leading fintech operating in the field of supply chain, especially focused on SMEs. C2FO operates globally.
Global services company that provides a suite of payment and lending products, solutions for travel and everyday business spending, cross border payments, global currency solutions, and business financing.
British International Investment (ex CDC Group) is UK’s development finance institution and wholly owned by the UK government. It supports businesses throughout Africa and South Asia.
Bank Zachodni WBK in Poland (Santander Group) is developing and offering non-financial services to its SME customers very actively. Bank has a really strong range of tools to support small business growth:
Online Portal for SME customers called Firmowe Ewolucje (Company’s Evolution)
The following services are available on the Portal:
1. Online access to Second Season TV show series. We wrote previously about first season edition. Read here.
2. E-Learning. A set of free e-learning courses to improve soft skills.
3. Live seminars & workshops in every region. The schedule of events is available on the Portal, so customers can choose the date, the topic, and the venue, and register online to participate. The main themes are import – export tools, implementation of new technologies by SMEs, raising funding etc.
4. Club of partners, offering exclusive discounts for Bank’s SME customers
5. Employment program, helping, firstly, to find an employee (with free job publishing on polish job portal www.pracujteraz.pl and, secondly, after finding an appropriate employee, to refund up to 50% of salary costs.
Leading international banking group that operates across Asia, Africa and the Middle East to bank people and companies driving investment, trade and creation of wealth.
Global information services company providing data and analytical tools to help businesses manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.
