Washington D.C, May 20, 2025 – Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), the global multimedia and thought leadership platform for liquidity and risk management, 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 Trade Treasury Payments. Trade Treasury Payments’ expertise and commitment to fostering meaningful conversations and breaking down barriers in the financial ecosystem align perfectly with our mission to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises worldwide," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
Qamar Saleem also joins TTP’s Global Advisory Panel, a network of over 40 subject matter experts representing the trade, treasury and payments community, contributing thought leadership and expertise from the ground.
Trade Treasury Payments (TTP) is the leading independent media, research, and education platform in liquidity and risk managements. Based in London, UK, TTP connects the global community of industry professionals in transaction banking, banks, and corporates, providing timely insights, expert analysis, and high-impact multimedia. With 42 years of editorial experience, TTP delivers independent, honest, and meaningful conversations that cut through the noise. Through free education, community, and networks, we break down barriers in transaction banking and give a platform to the voices that matter—from SME business owners to emerging and developing markets.
"We’re building a video and content platform to provide trusted insights in trade, treasury, and payments—connecting the dots from liquidity to risk through stories, research, and real conversations. Our mission is to ensure no institution, market, or region is left behind. By joining the SME Finance Forum, we aim to collaborate with a global network of innovators to advance financial inclusion, empower SMEs, and create a more connected and equitable financial ecosystem," said Deepesh Patel, Managing Director, Editor in Chief of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP).
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.)
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About Trade Treasury Payments (TTP)
Trade Treasury Payments (TTP) is the leading independent media, research, and education platform in trade, treasury, and payments.
Based in London, UK, we connect the global community of industry professionals in transaction banking, banks, and corporates, providing timely insights, expert analysis, and high-impact multimedia. With 42 years of editorial experience, TTP delivers independent, honest, and meaningful conversations that cut through the noise.
Through free education, community, and networks, we break down barriers in transaction banking, and give a platform to the voices that matter—from SME business owners to emerging and developing markets.
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