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02
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Déc. 02, 2019
Miami, FL, USA
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2019-12-01 19:00:00
FInnosummit Miami - by LendIt Fintech LAC 2019
Latin America’s Leading Event in Financial Services Innovation will have 500 attendees, 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors. Topics include digital banking, lending innovations, payments, investing and inclusive finance.
Miami, FL, USA
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Nov.
21
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Nov. 21, 2019
Luxembourg
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2019-11-20 19:00:00
2019-11-20 19:00:00
European Microfinance Week 2019
European Microfinance Week (EMW), hosted by e-MFP, is one of the top events in the microfinance calendar and a unique meeting point for microfinance professionals working worldwide. EMW brings together all sectors of the inclusive finance sector including consultants & support service providers, investors, multilateral & national development agencies, NGOs and researchers. With an unparalleled program and prestigious speakers, the event is widely recognised for its high quality sessions and excellent networking opportunities.
SME Finance Forum members are entitled to receive a discount on registration. Please, contact us for more information.
Luxembourg
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Nov.
19
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Nov. 19, 2019
Dubai
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2019-11-18 19:00:00
2019-11-18 19:00:00
Finovate Middle East 2019
Finovate brings together the Middle East's fintech community to showcase cutting-edge banking, financial and payments technology. See the latest fintech innovations demoed live on stage and hear insights from global financial services experts.
SME Finance Forum members are entitled to receive a discount on registration. Please, contact us for more information.
Dubai
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Nov.
19
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Nov. 19, 2019
Stockholm
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2019-11-18 19:00:00
2019-11-18 19:00:00
GTR Europe/Nordics 2019
With an expected attendance of over 450 of the region’s top trade finance experts, insurers, bankers, ECAs, technology innovators, government bodies and corporates of all sizes, GTR Nordics will be the go-to networking event of the year for all those tasked with facilitating physical commerce and trade financing.
With the Nordic business community maintaining its position at the forefront of global innovation, this event will be the ideal forum to discuss the latest trends and strategic developments across key trade sectors, and their impact on trade and export financing requirements. Insight was provided on the impact of growing global protectionism on trade and the innovative business models developing across key exports sectors, from Volvo’s provision of ‘Equipment as a Service’ to the importance of Turkish EPC contractor Yapi Merkezi’s financial offering when bidding for large infrastructure contracts. The digitisation of trade and trade finance was highlighted as a fundamental requirement for future development, posing a challenge to the trade finance market’s incumbents. With preparations for the next GTR Nordics event already underway, ensure you join hundreds of your market peers in Stockholm on November 19 to gain business-critical insight, create crucial contacts and get ahead of the game.
Stockholm
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Nov.
19
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Nov. 19, 2019
IFC Main Office
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2019-11-18 19:00:00
2019-11-18 19:00:00
MSME Finance Data Competition 2019
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) organized its first MSME Finance Data Competition to provide graduate students an opportunity to work collaboratively in learning about micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and exploring some of the challenges MSMEs encounter in today’s world.
What are MSMEs? Why are they important?
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for the major share of the private sector and employment in emerging markets. Despite their size and importance, microenterprises have limited access to savings, credit, and payment services provided by formal financial institutions and similarly access to financial services for small and medium enterprises remains severely constrained in emerging markets. IFC’s MSME finance gap analysis estimates an unmet financing need of $5.2 trillion, including $1.5 trillion attributable to women-owned MSMEs.
Over the years, IFC has been contributing towards increased financial access to MSMEs, by providing both funding for equity, loans, and mezzanine finance and providing capacity building support to financial intermediaries, including microfinance institutions (MFIs), commercial banks, and leasing companies.
This competition is organized by IFC, hosted by Financial Institutions Group & Sector Economics and Development Impact Department CSE. With the collaboration of SME Finance Forum and IFC KNovember Month.
Competition Format
The Competition had three challenges – two take-home challenges and a live challenge at the IFC HQ. All the challenges were completed in teams. For the take-home challenges, each team had one week to make their submission and the live challenge needed to be completed in 1.5 hours. Download Flyer
Eligibility
This competition was open in its first edition to enrolled graduate students in the DC area.
The competition in a nutshell
We welcomed more than 85 graduate students from 7 universities of the D.C. area at IFC Headquarters. Students worked on the Live Challenge, had a conversation with HR, and were busy networking with peers and IFC senior staff.
The students presentend their proposals and six awards were delivered. They truly made it difficult to choose!
What makes you tick? For us at @SMEFinanceForum is making #SMEs grow!
Follow us the live challenge on Twitter on @SMEFinanceForum and @IFC_org and share your comments with the crowd! #smefinance#MSMEChallenge pic.twitter.com/1WQSEF0vge
— SME Finance Forum (@SMEFinanceForum) November 19, 2019
Winners announced
Quiz Champion
Leemor Banai, AU Nationals – American University
with Dan Goldblum Manager of Sector Economics and
Development Impact of the Financial Institutions Group
IFC
Best Infographic
AU Nationals – American University
with Matt Gamser, CEO of SME Finance Forum
Best Research Proposal
Mind the Gap - Georgetown University
with Issa Faye, Director of Sector Economics
and Development Impact at IFC
MSME Definition Challenge 3rd place
Blue Jays – Johns Hopkins
With Momina Aijuddin, Principal
Investment Officer at IFC
MSME Definition Challenge 2nd place
MSME Developers - Georgetown University
with Issa Faye, Director of Sector Economics
and Development Impact at IFC
MSME Definition Challenge 1st place
GWinners - George Washington University
with Matt Gamser, CEO of SME Finance Forum
Congratulations to the winning teams for their hard work!
To learn more about the event, follow us on Twitter at @SMEFinanceForum Hashtag #MSMEChallenge
Contact us at msmefinancecompetition2019@ifc.org
IFC Main Office
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Nov.
19
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Nov. 19, 2019
Los Angeles, California, United States
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2019-11-18 19:00:00
2019-11-18 19:00:00
Small Biz: Banking Conference
The Small Biz: Banking Conference will be held in Los Angeles this November 19-21 at the InterContinental Downtown Hotel. A fitting home for this year’s event, downtown LA hosts a number of the country’s top banks, innovative tech startups and, last but not least, a revitalized nightlife that includes our host hotel, the city’s newest tower that has reshaped the skyline.
The content this year will cover – the competition from neobanks and startups, attracting and retaining core deposits and clients; retaining high quality employees in client-facing roles; increasing value offered and competitive differentiation; and reducing cost to deliver. And then there’s the digital client experience, platformification, evolving regulation, technology, and integration.
SME Finance Forum's members will save 25% at registration with special code.
Los Angeles, California, United States
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