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Communities of Practice
апр 17, 2024
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2024-04-16 20:00:00
Sustainable SME Innovation Hub - [Solutions Clinic]
The transition from Communities of Practice to Innovation Hubs marks a shift from sharing best practices to actively fostering their adoption.
Key highlights include:
Evolution to Innovation Hubs: Moving beyond best practice sharing towards fostering innovation.
Focus on Adoption: Transitioning from webinars to Solutions Clinics to address specific challenges faced by members.
Collaborative Model: Involving not just IFC experts but also member institutions, partners, and experts from other MDBs.
Technology Integration: Introducing dynamic exchanges and curated content.
Pilot Programs: Launching pilot initiatives to experiment with new ideas and involve stakeholders in their design and execution.
Streamlined Roles: Rationalizing community roles to around key positions for better efficiency, collaboration, and inclusivity in innovation efforts.
During our inaugural Solutions Clinic, we were pleased to welcome 92 attendees representing 42 diverse institutions, who convened to explore the pivotal theme of "Making the Business Case for Sustainable SME Finance." These clinics serve as exclusive member-only events, tailored to address challenges proposed by participants within the Forum.
Distinguished experts hailing from esteemed backgrounds in banking, fintech, World Bank Group, OECD, and academia convened to delve into the issues presented by members of the Sustainable SME Finance Innovation Hub. Through in-depth discussions, they offered invaluable insights, elucidated exemplary practices, and directed attendees towards pertinent resources.
The session encompassed a range of pertinent topics, including the regulatory framework's role in stimulating SME demand for sustainable products, taxonomies and definitions therein, the utilization of guarantees, and strategies for navigating the diverse landscape of available digital tools for collecting SME sustainability data..
If you have sustainable finance challenges that you want to work through at the solutions clinic, please send them to mchenevixtrench@ifc.org
Alongside the Innovation Hub Co-Chairs, expert discussants included:
Vivek Pathak - Regional Chief Risk Officer, Asia and Pacific, IFC
Chinma George - Head of Renewable Energy, FCMB
Mengyao Kang - Research Fellow, National Universtiy of Singapore
Manessah Alagbaoso - Head Business Ecosystems and Sustainability - Standard Bank Group
Joaquim Cordeiro, Relationship Manager, BNDES
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Conference
апр 16, 2024
London
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2024-04-15 20:00:00
2024-04-15 20:00:00
Trade and Investment Forum 2024
Discussing how Trade Finance is currently interacting with investors, whether the Electronic Trade Documents Act, passed last year, has succeeded in becoming a catalyst for trade finance turning into a desirable asset class, how modern technology has become a transformative tool for institutional and private investors’ perception of trade finance. In addition, it will also look at the latest and future initiatives aimed at closing the trade finance gap by establishing a much wider market for trade assets.
Qamar Saleem, SME Finance Forum Global Head, will be part of the panel that focuses on Emerging market prospects: Focus on Asia, Africa, Middle East – how do yields compare in different markets?
Why invest in emerging markets?
Yield variations in different parts of the globe
How can investors access emerging market investments?
How do default rates differ by region?
Brought to you by the second annual Trade and Investment Forum, hosted by BCR in partnership with ITFA, join asset managers, insurers, fund managers, trade finance banks, fintechs, and all who are interested in alternative investment with risk/return profiles that align with the character of trade finance portfolios, at TIF24, 16 April, SMBC Bank, London (GMT +00:00 Europe/London timezone).
Purchase ticket online:
https://bcrpub.com/events/trade-investment-forum-2024
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About BCR
BCR Publishing is the world's leading knowledge provider in receivables finance. We create and deliver news, expert articles, in depth market intelligence data and events covering factoring and invoice discounting, supply chain finance, working capital management, and trade receivables securitisation.
BCR is an SME Finance Forum Affiliate.
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SME FINANCE FORUM
Marketplace
мар 27, 2024
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2024-03-26 20:00:00
2024-03-26 20:00:00
SME Finance Virtual Marketplace - March Pitch Session
The SME Finance Virtual Marketplace, an initiative of SME Finance Forum, powered by IFC, is an online match-making platform that fosters collaboration between financial institutions, fintech companies, development finance institutions and investors.
The aim? To drive impactful partnerships and innovations in the SME finance landscape.
This monthly pitch session, scheduled on Wednesday, March 27th from 8 am to 9 am EST, will feature Leading Small Business Lenders and SME growth Facilitators who will present their MSMEs Product and Services.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?
You are missing a tool in your fintech stack to accelerate your digital transformation and want to discover new products.
You are looking to invest in impactful fintech companies that help SME grow.
You are in search of new clients and investors for your innovative financing solutions.
Companies pitching
Mastercard - Global reach
Mastercard is a technology company in the global payments industry that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, digital partners and businesses, enabling them to use electronic forms of payment. Our knowhow provides insights into understanding digital economies and payment ecosystems. Mastercard is present in 210 countries and territories around the world and operates one of the world’s fastest payment processing networks.
InsightGenie - Singapore
InsightGenie specializes in financial inclusion through the utilization of alternative data and behavioral science for credit risk assessment. Their distinctive capability lies in generating self-data through voice, video analytics, and digital footprints to forecast loan default probabilities, as well as applying these insights in HR and recruitment contexts.
Boost Capital - Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, and India
Boost is an award-winning, white-labeled SAAS platform that allows Banks to onboard customers via popular chat platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, & Whatsapp through smartphones, fast and without an app download. Boost offers the best possible funnel for new customers to apply for loans, credit cards, savings, and insurance products and can enable applications on 100% of the smartphones in each market. Boost has enabled over 2m applications through our partners.
Proparco - Global reach
The French DFI Proparco provides funding and support to businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle-East. Its action focuses on the key development sectors and aims to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the international community”.
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion - Global reach
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is a philanthropic initiative created by Ant Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Its primary goal is to inspire and nurture at least 1,000 future digital leaders every year for the next ten years. Since its launch in 2018, 10x1000 has become a global community of nearly 10,000 individuals and institutional partners from over 100 countries and regions. The community is dedicated to sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and finding solutions for digital innovation.
Tetmon - Singapore, the Philippines, UK, and Malaysia
Tetmon does data plumbing/ integration, so that AI can happen. Headquartered in Singapore, our international clientele include entities in Kuala Lumpur, London, Manila, and Singapore. Our co-founders each have 20 years of experience in the technology/ data space, graduated from the likes of Oxford University, and previously worked for GIC, Rocket Internet, etc. CSR wise, we volunteer with 10x1000, a global philanthropic financial inclusion initiative by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ant Financial.
Speakers
Nicolas Ingaramo - Global Lead SME Distribution and Enablement - Mastercard
Nicolas Ingaramo leads Global SME Distribution and Enablement at Mastercard. In this role, he is responsible for leading the SME value proposition and go-to-market strategy with nontraditional issuers (Neobanks, CPGs, Fintechs, within others), He is also responsible for the SME wave for Start Path (Mastercard’s award winning startup engagement program) with the mission to bring innovation to Mastercard’s core business.
Nicolas was previously with Mastercard Argentina, where he was Director in Account Management. In that role, he led fintech and global accounts including HSBC, Nubank, Itau, and several regional accounts. Amongst other achievements, Nicolas played a key role in the transformation of the Contactless implementation in Argentina, supported the largest bike-sharing system in LAC, and was part of the launch of MODO.
Nicolas brings over 15 years of payments and industry experience in a variety of roles including JPMorgan FX and Derivatives, Prisma Medios de Pagos and in PwC as a strategy consultant.
Vincent Choy - Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer - Bizbaz (InsightGenie)
Experienced working in over 35 countries, specializing in market access, strategy, capital advisory and business development mainly in startups. Worked across oil & gas, renewables, green financing, blockchain and fintech industries.
Yann Jacquemin - Deputy Head of the Financial Institutions Debt and Guarantee Group - Proparco
Mr. Yann Jacquemin serves as deputy head of the Financial Institutions Debt and Guarantee Group, covering the worldwide medium and small enterprises guarantee program (“Ariz”) provided by Proparco, in Paris. Previously, Mr. Jacquemin hold different positions within PROPARCO and AFD, overseas and at the headquarters. He worked previously in Société Générale CIB Paris (France) and New York (NY, USA), both on operations and project manager. Mr. Jacquemin holds a Master Degree in Finance from Lyon 2 University (Lumière).
Gordon Peters, Co-founder and CEO - Boost Capital
As Co-Founder of Boost Capital, Gordon leads the team to create innovative technology to expand access to digital financial services for the un(der)banked.
Boost is a white-labeled tech platform that allows Banks to onboard clients in minutes without an app download… totally through chat-based platforms like Whatsapp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger. Previously, Gordon led M&A transactions in Banking and Microfinance across Southeast Asia as a Partner at Mekong Strategic Partners. Gordon previously was the Managing Director at Emerging Markets Consulting - expanding the business to operate in Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. Gordon also co-founded SocialCash, a leading ad network on Facebook and Twitter - which was acquired by Lifestreet Media. Gordon started his career at Bain & Company.
Dongye YANG, - Senior Director, Strategy Development, Ant International - Head of Partnerships and Operations, 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion
Dongye is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in partnership development and strategic marketing. He joined Ant Group in 2020 and has been appointed as the Head of Partnerships and Operations for 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion, a philanthropic initiative launched by Ant Group and the IFC. The initiative aims to inspire and develop tech leaders and digital talents worldwide.
Dongye has previously held the position of Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Fosun Group, a China-based conglomerate with a strong global presence. Prior to that, he has worked in product strategy and marketing roles for financial institutions including Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada, and Mastercard.
Dongye completed his MBA degree at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2016. He also holds a Master's Degree in Project Management from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Liverpool.
Yinghan Hu - Co-founder and CEO - Tetmon
Yinghan started his career at GIC before holding management and roles at government-linked corporations. He currently
volunteers with 10x1000, a global philanthropic joint initiative by IFC and Ant Financial.
Oxford University, BA and MA in Jurisprudence
How does the Marketplace operate?
To participate in the marketplace, each institution must have:
An institutional profile (company profile and products/services offering)
A personal profile (individuals representing the companies)
Individuals on the Marketplace can explore products and services available (investment products, advisory services, technology solutions...etc. ) and reach out to one another to discuss potential collaboration and partnership.
To learn how to set up a company profile, a listing and an individual profile, please read the User Manual in this link.
Feel free to let us know should you have any questions or need any assistance to smefinanceforum@ifc.org
IFC does not endorse any products featured on the virtual platform or endorse any views expressed by the companies featured on the platform. IFC shall have no responsibility or liability for any party’s reliance on the products or views of any company featured on the site.
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IFC / Banca de las Oportunidades
Immersion Program
мар 18, 2024 -
Colombia
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2024-03-17 20:00:00
2024-03-17 20:00:00
Programa Open Finance Banca de las Oportunidades
Programa Open FinanceBanca de las Oportunidades e IFC miembro del Grupo Banco Mundial suscribieron una alianza a través de un acuerdo de cooperación para implementar el DigiLab Open Finance, un programa que busca acelerar las capacidades en finanzas abiertas de las Instituciones Financieras en adelante en Colombia como medio para promover la inclusión financiera y testear una prueba del caso de uso de originación digital de crédito por medio del consumo de datos alternativos.Con el programa se busca:Proporcionar un entendimiento sobre el potencial de las finanzas abiertas y las capacidades para exponer APIs para desarrollar nuevos modelos de negocio.Acelerar las capacidades de las Instituciones Financieras en consumir fuentes alternativas de información para ampliar el acceso a crédito.Aplicar capacidades desarrolladas por las Instituciones Financieras a viabilizar el acceso a crédito a segmentos de clientes tradicionalmente sub-atendidos por el sistema formal.
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мар 14, 2024
Brasilia, Brazil
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2024-03-13 20:00:00
Powering Growth: Unlocking MSME Finance Through Policies, Innovation and Partnerships
Embark on a transformative journey into the future of MSME finance at this in-person event organized by the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) as a side event of the G20 and GPFI 1st Plenary of 2024, co-hosted by Sebrae and the SME Finance Forum!
Elevate your industry standing alongside key leaders from the sector. Together, we'll confront the $5.7 trillion global financing gap head-on, delving into cutting-edge insights and embracing disruptive innovations. Join forces with Brazil government officials, global industry experts, and FinTech trailblazers to forge strategic partnerships that drive inclusive growth. From unraveling global trends to navigating the impact of e-commerce giants and leveraging alternative data solutions, this conference equips you with actionable strategies. Seize the opportunity to empower entrepreneurs and navigate the digital financial landscape confidently.
Join us to play a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for MSME Finance worldwide!
Why Attend?
Join Government officials, banks, and FinTech disruptors, as we tackle the $5.7 trillion MSME finance gap head-on.
In this event:
- Uncover new estimates and strategies to bridge the gap, with Brazil and beyond as your case studies.
- Trend spot beyond the hype: Ride the wave of industry innovations, partnerships, and digital transformation – the real game-changers.
- Disrupt to empower: Dive into real-world solutions from e-commerce giants, alternative data pioneers, and more.
- Spotlight the challenges of women and youth and forge a path to inclusive growth.
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Event
фев 29, 2024
Riyadh
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2024-02-28 19:00:00
2024-02-28 19:00:00
SME Lending: Paving the Way to KSA's Vision 2030
Discover how the “Financial Sector Development” program is reshaping lending accessibility, stability, and growth in banking. Explore the evolution of laws, cutting-edge FinTech, and the establishment of a Financial Academy.
Be part of the discussion on Saudi Arabia's journey to become a premier destination for FinTech, ensuring a modern, innovative financial system that actively supports entrepreneurship and private sector growth.
Qamar Saleem, SME Finance Forum CEO will be part of the panel that focuses on "Navigating Regulatory Transformation":
Analyzing the impact of regulatory changes on SME lending and financial inclusion.
Exploring regulatory frameworks from successful international models in lending.
Strategies for fostering a collaborative ecosystem that supports regulatory norms and growth.
The Frontiers of Digital Finance (FDF) conference series is a must-attend “invite only” event for financial institutions, innovative startups, investors, policy makers, technologists, and other business leaders to learn about trends in digital finance and build relationships with key executives in the industry.
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