Financial institutions in the United States have traditionally overlooked small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) until they reached a certain size. This is a missed opportunity because it’s at ...

Smaller enterprises look to boost value-added per worker. Global Finance names the winners of its fifth annual World’s Best SME Banks. When it comes to productivity, bigger is usually better. Small ...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are undeniably a cornerstone of global economic growth and innovation. The International Labour Organization recently reported that in most OECD countries, ...

According to the CGCC, at the as of the end of 2025, CGCC had provided credit guarantees for 9,556 SME business loans, ...

BTG Pactual Empresas retains its ranking as the world’s best bank for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). Its tremendous growth in the SME sector justifies this ranking. SME lending has ...

Elena Sankova at Finastra shares insights from industry experts who came together in London on 16 October 2025 to discuss strategies for unlocking growth in SME and bilateral lending. In the second ...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Asia’s dynamic economy, yet they often struggle with limited resources, cash-flow constraints and supply-chain disruptions. OCBC Bank has ...

Following a series of international award wins in 2024, Nedbank has, once again, reinforced its position as the leading bank for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) after securing international ...

Access Bank has launched the SME Academy, a new initiative designed to tackle Nigeria’s high rate of small business failures by equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills, knowledge, and resources ...

LAHORE: While taking a giant leap towards development of SMEs, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is organizing SME Finance & Banking Expo on January 8, 2026 at the LCCI to address the ...

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). This recognition comes as FCMB holds a leading 24% ...