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Coface, a Global Leader in Trade Credit Risk Management, joins the SME Finance Forum
Washington D.C, August 12, 2025 – Coface, a global leader in trade credit risk management has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest member. 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.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Coface to the SME Finance Forum. As a global leader in trade credit risk management, Coface joins our network. With nearly 80 years of expertise, Coface supports 100,000 clients across 200 markets, offering solutions like Trade Credit Insurance and Business Information. Their innovative approach and dedication to facilitating trade make them a valuable addition to our community," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
As a global leading player in trade credit risk management, Coface helps companies grow and navigate in an uncertain and volatile environment. Every day, Coface leverages its unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to make trade happen, in both domestic and export markets. In 2024, Coface employed +5,200 people and recorded a turnover of ~€1.845 billion.
" For nearly 80 years, Coface has supported businesses around the world in navigating uncertainty and managing trade credit risk. With more than 30 years of presence in Asia and Singapore, we offer companies, regardless of size, sector, or location, a comprehensive suite of credit management solutions, Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information Services, Debt Collection, Single Risk Insurance. Coface shares a common mission with the SME Forum: to foster the growth, development, and sustainability of SMEs in Singapore and across Asia. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and tailored solutions that empower our clients to grow with confidence and operate securely in today’s dynamic business environment," said Grishma Kewada, Chief Executive and Country Manager, Coface Singapore.
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 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks 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, 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 products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates and LinkedIn:
https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list
https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sme-finance-forum-managed-by-ifc/
About Coface
As a global leading player in trade credit risk management for almost 80 years, Coface helps companies grow and navigate in an uncertain and volatile environment. Whatever their size, location or sector, Coface provides 100,000 clients across some 200 markets. with a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring. Every day, Coface leverages its unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to make trade happen, in both domestic and export markets. In 2024, Coface employed +5,200 people and recorded a turnover of ~€1.845 billion.
Learn More:
Website: https://www.coface.com.sg/
Linkedin: Coface
Twitter: @coface
YouTube: Coface Group
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