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Banco BNI Europa Joins 150 Other Financial Institutions to Promote SME Finance

Washington, D.C. May 28, 2019 – Banco BNI Europa became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs. 

“200 million businesses worldwide need financing to invest, grow and create new jobs. We are proud to have Banco BNI Europa join our network of 150 members who work to expand access to finance for small and medium businesses,” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the Forum. 

GRAB Financial Services Asia Joins 150 Other Financial Institutions to Promote SME Finance

Washington, D.C. May 3, 2019 – GRAB Financial Services Asia (GRAB) became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs. 

Shenzhen Zhongxin CredEx Fintech Joins 150 Other Financial Institutions to Promote SME Finance

Washington, D.C. April 23, 2019 –  Shenzhen Zhongxin CredEx Fintech became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs. 

Sathapana Bank Joins 150 Other Financial Institutions to Promote SME Finance

Washington, D.C. April 16, 2019 –  Sathapana Bank became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.

“200 million businesses worldwide need financing to invest, grow and create new jobs. We are proud to have Sathapana Bank join our network of 150 members who work to expand access to finance for small and medium businesses,” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the Forum.

Q-Lana Joins 150 Other Financial Institutions to Promote SME Finance

Washington, D.C. March 19, 2019 –  Q-Lana became the newest member of the SME Finance Forum, a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, technology companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.  

“200 million businesses worldwide need financing to invest, grow and create new jobs. We are proud to have Q-Lana join our network of 150 members who work to expand access to finance for small and medium businesses,” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the Forum. 

SME Finance Forum CEO Moderates Finovate Panel on Routes to Digitisation and Transformation

SME Finance Forum CEO, Matthew Gamser, moderated a panel at Finovate Europe 2019 called "The 20/20 Hindsight Sessions: Routes to digitisation and transformation, from technical and cultural standpoints."

The discussion was about translating strategy into results, putting new systems into place, shifting company culture, and the various roadblocks encountered. They also spoke on the shift of power from financial services to the consumer: a paradigmatic shift that enables fintech.