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Dec
09
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Dec 09, 2021
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2021-12-08 19:00:00
2021-12-08 19:00:00
EIB Finance in Africa Report for green, smart and inclusive private sector development
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the private sector in Africa posing a threat to many firms, workers and their livelihoods. Africa, like other world regions, is also facing the challenge of climate change and the digital transition.
Africa has been at the forefront of the digital finance revolution, leading to many innovations in the digital sphere. In parallel, many African countries are pushing for a green transition of their economies.
The “Finance in Africa” report examines opportunities for Africa’s financial sector to support the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and contribute to green, smart and inclusive private sector development. It also reviews the role of the EIB in partnering with African financial institutions, supporting them to play a key role in mitigating the impact of the pandemic and allowing firms bounce back.
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Dec
01
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Communities of Practice
Dec 01, 2021
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2021-11-30 19:00:00
2021-11-30 19:00:00
Women’s Entrepreneurship Finance Community of Practice (CoP) - Alternatives to Lack of Consistent Data in Financing W-SMEs
Background
The objective of the new Women Entrepreneurs Financing Community of Practice (CoP) is to effectively share knowledge and best practices, tools and innovative products to facilitate increased services to W-SMEs. To discuss and agree on how best to build a sustainable community of practice, we organized the first meeting on December 16th, 2020. Its purpose was to discuss and agree on priority areas of focus and how to best structure the CoP to serve memberson how best to build a sustainable community to effectively share lessons learned on how to increase financial services to W-SMEs. About 40 members and IFC staff from diverse regions and institutions attended the meeting.
Alternatives to Lack of Consistent Data in Financing W-SMEs
Women-SMEs (W-SMEs) disproportionately lack access to traditional credit facilities through banks and other traditional lenders compared to their male counterparts. There is also limited gender disaggregated supply side credit data on SME borrowers. This information asymmetry has paved the way for identifying new approaches to filling gender data gaps, including the use of alternative data in lending operations and impact assessment. In many markets, lenders are finding new ways of accelerating offerings to underserved individuals and businesses, utilizing alternative data. For women, who have historically been the victims of unconscious bias in lending decisions, leveraging alternative data in credit operations could create a level playing field and facilitate access to gender disaggregated data for financial services and policy interventions.
The adoption of alternative data comes with various challenges and concerns that need to be addressed for it to be effectively leveraged. However, access to credit for W-SMEs and individuals can be enhanced and expanded by promoting the use of alternative data.
During our next session, on December 1st from 8 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. EST, volunteers from the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) will share experiences from work with partner financial institutions (PFIs) in utilizing alternative data in credit operations and impact evaluation. They will dive deep into the opportunities alternative data presents to closing the financing gap for W-SMEs.
Objectives of the discussion
• Share experiences on alternative approaches in lending operations of W-SMEs
• Insights on alternative approaches in Impact Evaluations
• Deep dive into challenges and possible approaches to fill gender data gaps
• Regulatory Requirements and Policy interventions
• Cultural and Systemic Barriers impacting W-SMEs
• Facilitate participants contribution in sharing unique experience and solutions
Volunteer:
Isabelle Brun, Head of Strategic Development & Special Topics, Council of Europe Development Bank
Being a CoP, member participants will also be encouraged to share their own unique experiences in this area, including achievements and questions they are now asking on the topics below:
Registration is open for members on Member's portal.
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If interested in participating, please contact Minerva Kotei for more information.
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Nov
23
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Nov 23, 2021
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2021-11-22 19:00:00
2021-11-22 19:00:00
AFTECH Indonesia Workshop - Fintech Talk: Embracing Innovation in Payments System for MSMEs
MSMEs comprise of more than 90% of all businesses and workforce in Indonesia, hence it is often stated as the backbone of Indonesia’s economy. In an effort to enhance local MSMEs, the Indonesian government aims to digitize around 30 million MSMEs by 2021. Ladies and gentlemen, the webinar Fintech Talk “Embracing Innovation in Payments System for MSMEs" will among others explore current developments of Indonesian MSMEs as well as potentials of technologic innovation, namely payments systems fintech, in the effort t “upgrade” Indonesia’s MSMEs. This webinar will be held on:
Our CEO, Matt Gamser, participated in the Fintech Talk: Embracing Innovation in Payments System for MSMEs. For more information, visit www.fintechsummit.co.id under the “Agenda Program BFN” menu
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Nov
18
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Nov 18, 2021
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2021-11-17 19:00:00
2021-11-17 19:00:00
Alternative & Receivables Finance Forum 2021
Formed in 1992, BCR is the leading provider of news, market intelligence, events and training for the global receivables finance industry. Working with industry leading organizations, experts, governments and universities, BCR delivers expertise in factoring, receivables and supply chain finance to a global audience.
Businesses are adapting to changing global trade patterns and facing challenges of maintaining competitive and sustainable supply chains, while continuing to optimize their costs and cash flow. They are constantly looking for new technology-enabled funding models that have potential to help companies to adapt to geopolitical shifts, the rapid growth of eCommerce and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Alternative & Receivables Finance Forum is a timely opportunity for receivables finance providers and ‘alternative’ SME funders to identify openings of this new trade era, address the choices SMEs are making to fill financial gaps, learn from the top industry players how the receivables finance sector is rebuilding and expanding after Covid.
This event will be held in London. For those that cannot attend in-person, a digital pass will also be available. SME Finance Forum members can get an extra bonus of 20% discount!
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Nov
17
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Nov 17, 2021
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2021-11-16 19:00:00
2021-11-16 19:00:00
G7-G20 Solutions through Inclusivity Virtual Summit
The Group of Nations is hosting G7-G20 Solutions through Inclusivity Virtual Summit. The Global Topics Include: Climate Change, Trade & Investment, Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Sustainability, B20 & W20, Socioeconomics & Entrepreneurship, Development & Industry, Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence.
Our CEO, Matthew Gamser, will be the moderator for one of the panels.
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Nov
17
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Member Spotlight
Nov 17, 2021
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2021-11-16 19:00:00
2021-11-16 19:00:00
Member Spotlight with vcita: Driving the adoption of digital payments for SMEs
Member Spotlight #10 with vcita: Driving the adoption of digital payments for SMEs
Digital payments are everywhere, so it seems, in recent years, and for many consumers these became the norm in the last couple of years through an increase in accessibility, ease of use, and the aversion to cash driven by the pandemic. But where do small businesses stand on that trend, and how can digital payment providers increase usage and customer loyalty in this segment?
In this Member Spotlight session, you will learn different examples of how going 'Beyond Payments' can drive greater value for both small business owners and payment providers.
Host & Moderator
Hourn Thy, Head of Operations, SME Finance Forum.
Jessica Alfaro, Financial Specialist, SME Finance Forum.
Speaker
Rachel Schapiro is a marketing expert who specializes in helping businesses make the most of technology. She started her first business when she was still in college, helping local small businesses build their web presence and shift from offline to online advertising. As Director of Product Marketing at vcita, Rachel supports business owners as they venture into the digital space. She’s a tech geek at heart, and loves using digital tools to create new opportunities and enable success.
A blog summary will be posted soon.
For more information, please contact us at smefinanceforum@ifc.org
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