SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation)

📢 Registration for the Global SME Finance Forum 2024 is now open for non-members of the SME Finance Forum!    🗓️ Event Dates: 16 – 18 September 2024   📍 Location: São Paulo, Brazil   ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePgcGyiq  Join us to delve into AI's transformative role in driving digital and sustainable transitions within SME finance. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers who are shaping the future of SME finance.     🚩 REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 15TH TO SAVE 45%  https://lnkd.in/evJNHzdn This year’s Forum is organized in partnership with the Brazilian G20 Presidency, the Brazilian Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business (MEMP), with support from Brazil Development Bank (BNDES) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).     We can’t wait to see you in São Paulo! 🚀      #GSMEFF24 #Brazil #SaoPaulo #SMEfinance #innovation #GlobalImpact #AI  #SustainableFinance  IFC - International Finance Corporation  Ministério do Empreendedorismo, da ME e da EPP G20 Brasil 2024 BNDES  Inter-American Development Bank  IDB Invest  IDB Lab  Elevandi  IFC Financial Institutions  Qamar Saleem

🌟 Curious about how Tokenization is transforming opportunities for SMEs? 🌟 Join us on July 23rd at 8:00 AM for an illuminating session on Tokenization in Finance, hosted by the SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) and IDB Lab! Tokenization is revolutionizing finance by digitizing asset transactions using blockchain technology, enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency. Discover how financial service providers, regulators, and development banks are leveraging tokenization to unlock new opportunities for SMEs globally. Key Topics: - Understanding tokenization for financial and real-world assets - Essential digital infrastructure requirements: blockchain technology, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration - Real-world examples from Latin America, Africa, and Asia - Insights from IDB Lab's LACChain initiative promoting financial inclusion and innovation Our Distinguished Speakers: - Irene Arias Hofman, CFA, CEO, IDB Lab, Moderating - Conan French, Director, Digital Finance, Institute of International Finance (IIF) - Eduardo Abreu, Vice President, Product Management, Crypto and Blockchain, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mastercard - Rajeev Tummala, Head of Digital, Asia & MENA, HSBC Securities Services Singapore - Sergio Navajas, Senior Specialist, DB Lab - Nayam Hanashiro, Technology Advisor, IDB Lab - Qamar Saleem, Head, SME Finance Forum, Host Explore the transformative potential of tokenization and the essential steps to advance this technology globally, specifically supporting the growth and development of SMEs! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZ7x7Jzv #Tokenization #Blockchain #FinanceInnovation #SMEs #FinancialInclusion #SMEFinance #InnovationLeadership IFC - International Finance Corporation IFC Financial Institutions

📣 We are honored to welcome Jocata to our network of over 300 active members and partners who are supporting the financing of SMEs. We are positive that this new addition will strengthen our global network and amplify networking and learning opportunities among peer organizations.   👉 Jocata is a digital transformation partner for 50+ financial institutions across India, ASEAN, and the Middle East who specializes in digital lending using credit automation, smart decision-making, and intelligent monitoring.    #smefinance #accesstofinance #India #DigitalLending    https://lnkd.in/ekf4wW8i   

🌐 Join us on July 23rd at 8:00 AM for an enlightening session on Tokenization in Finance, hosted by SME Finance Forum and IDB Lab! #Tokenization is reshaping finance by digitizing asset transactions using blockchain technology, enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency. Discover how financial service providers, regulators, and development banks are leveraging tokenization to unlock new opportunities for SMEs globally. Key topics include: - Understanding tokenization for financial and real-world assets - Essential digital infrastructure requirements: blockchain technology, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration. - Real-world examples from Latin America, Africa, and Asia - Insights from IDB Lab's LACChain initiative promoting financial inclusion and innovation. Don’t miss out on exploring tokenization's transformative potential and the crucial steps to advance this technology globally! REGISTER HERE> https://lnkd.in/eZ7x7Jzv #Blockchain #FinanceInnovation #SMEs #FinancialInclusion #SMEFinance #InnovationLeadership IFC - International Finance Corporation IFC Financial Institutions IDB Invest Qamar Saleem Hourn Thy Sergio Navajas Irene Arias Hofman, CFA Mastercard HSBC

📈 [SME FINANCE MARKETPLACE] - Special Focus on Supply Chain Finance Providers. Tune in to discover the key role of technology and supply chain platforms in unlocking finance for MSMEs!  🗓️ July 24th at 8AM EDT  📢 https://lnkd.in/ejVekaB7  👉 Duke Lee - Chief Strategy Officer – Fin2B  👉 Jeff mugo – CEO – Invosoko  👉 Andi Pereira – CEO – Kapitale  👉 Thierno Sakho – CEO – Poxalys  👉 Ketan Gaikwad – CEO – RXIL  👉 Neal Harm - Deputy Secretary General - FCI Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7KXbwgX #smefinance #SupplyChainFinance #SupportSmallBusiness #Fintech IFC - International Finance Corporation  IFC Financial Institutions  E Factor Network  Fin2B, Inc.  Invosoko Africa  Kapitale  ProXalys  Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL)  FCI Qamar Saleem

📣 We are honored to welcome WeGro Global to our network of over 300 active members and partners who are supporting the financing of SMEs. We are positive that this new addition will strengthen our global network and amplify networking and learning opportunities among peer organizations.    👉 WeGro is a tech-based startup that is working towards revolutionizing the agriculture industry by integrating the latest technology in all aspects of the agri-supply chain, facilitating small holder farmers access to finance and markets.  #smefinance #accesstofinance #Bangladesh #Fintech #agrifinance  Qamar Saleem https://lnkd.in/eCWT2Wgd 

📣 We are honored to welcome Bank of Kigali Plc to our network of over 300 active members and partners who are supporting the financing of SMEs. We are positive that this new addition will strengthen our global network and amplify networking and learning opportunities among peer organizations.    👉 Bank of Kigali is the largest commercial bank in Rwanda by total assets. The Bank currently has 73 branches in Rwanda and provides retail and commercial banking services to over 300,000 individuals and over 24,000 legal entities.   #smefinance #accesstofinance #Rwanda #SMEBanking    https://lnkd.in/e7Cn-_Se 

📣 We are honored to welcome Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL) to our network of over 300 active members and partners who are supporting the financing of SMEs. We are positive that this new addition will strengthen our global network and amplify networking and learning opportunities among peer organizations.    👉 RXIL TReDS (Trade Receivable Discounting System) platform is an integrated financing platform and a digital marketplace to facilitate MSMEs realise their trade receivables from buyers.  #smefinance #accesstofinance #india #supplychain #tradereceivable 📢 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erN3zCCU 

📢 Registration for the Global SME Finance Forum 2024 is now open for SME Finance Forum Members and Friends!    🗓️ Event Dates: 16 – 18 September 2024   📍 Location: São Paulo, Brazil   ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePgcGyiq Join us to delve into AI's transformative role in driving digital and sustainable transitions within SME finance. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers who are shaping the future of SME finance.   Keep an eye on your inbox! You will receive an email with your exclusive code to redeem your pass for the event.   🚩General Paying Registration will open soon. This year’s Forum is organized in partnership with the Brazilian G20 Presidency, the Brazilian Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business (MEMP) and the United Nations with support from Brazil Development Bank (BNDES) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).     We can’t wait to see you in São Paulo!     #GSMEFF24 #Brazil #SaoPaulo #SMEfinance #innovation #GlobalImpact #AI  #SustainableFinance   IFC - International Finance Corporation Ministério do Empreendedorismo, da ME e da EPP G20 Brasil 2024 BNDES  Inter-American Development Bank  IDB Invest  IDB Lab  Elevandi  IFC Financial Institutions  Qamar Saleem 

We are keeping engaged with our affiliates and were delighted to be invited to share the SME Finance Forum's view at this OECD - OCDE virtual roundtable focusing on digitalisation and SME sustainable finance!