SMEs power economies and jobs but face a US$5.7T finance gap in 119 EMDEs. Expanding access fuels innovation, inclusion, and growth—especially for women- and youth-led enterprises.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation worldwide. However, accessing financing for international trade remains a significant challenge ...

Flowpay, a data and AI-driven fintech building embedded finance infrastructure for SMEs, has partnered with Teya, the ...

It’s the first month of 2026, and many SMEs are taking stock. Reviewing plans, assessing priorities, and deciding how to approach growth in a changing environment. Over the past few years, I’ve spoken ...

In a speech at the Conservative Party conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighted the importance of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) for the UK economy. With over 5.5 million SMEs ...

Network International, the enabler of digital commerce, and Biz2X, a global technology and financing fintech in the U.S., India and Australia with over $10 billion USD funded through its digital ...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain at the heart of RAKBANK’s growth strategy, a commitment underscored by its recent ...

In 2024, it’s not exactly radical to suggest we stop thinking of alternative financing as the new kid on the block. Although the industry is significantly younger than, say, Barclays or HSBC, the ...

New research from iwoca shows alternative lenders are surging ahead in the SME finance market, as high street banks “lose their foothold among growth-focused businesses.” According to iwoca’s latest ...

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The Middle East’s SME sector is evolving rapidly as banks and entrepreneurs align to diversify economies beyond traditional industries. Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) is Qatar’s largest Islamic financial ...