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Why join us?

The SME Finance Forum operates a global membership network that brings together financial institutions, fintech companies, and development finance institutions to share knowledge, spur innovation, and promote the growth of SMEs.

Members share a common commitment to advancing finance so that small and medium enterprises can flourish and grow. Join us and become part of a global forum of 200 Members and industry partners from 70 countries dedicated to accelerating SME finance.

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Member Services
Unlimited free access to our monthly webinars
Unlimited free passes to attend our global event
Opportunity to be invited as a webinar or conference speaker
Participation in our Risk Management Community of Practice
Access to our B2B marketplace during our global event
Access to exclusive resources via our members’ intranet (recordings, write-ups, proceedings)
Opportunity to be part of our fintech demo during our global event
Discounted admission to selected industry partner’s event (Finovate, Lendit, Money 2020…)
Link to global policy-making networks (G20, AFI, OECD, World Economic Forum, APEC/ABAC)
Customized on demand matchmaking and contact brokering
Member Dues

How to join ?

Once completed, please send the SME Finance Forum membership form to Hourn Thy at hthy@ifc.org.

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  • I'm extremely delighted by the content, it's really relevant and speaks to our space. It's content that you can get out of here and do something about it.  

    [The SME Finance Forum] fully understands our market and they're speaking to solutions that we've been looking for,  for our customers.  

    Jacqueline, Stanbic Bank

  • You come to the SME Finance Forum and it's like you're brainstorming with 200 people in the room and you get out and you have lots of ideas.  

    Philip Siegwart, Equity Bank

  • We are seeing better ways to help SMEs finance through technology. The Forum has brought in some ideas and some experts who have now given us ideas on how better we can help the MSMEs in Africa.  

    Ndiao Eric, Relationship Manager, Business Banking, Co-operative Bank, Kenya

  • It was indeed a pleasure to be part of the program. Great network, new learning and perspectives and the recognition of what we are doing to close the finance gap. 

    Ayodele Olojede, Diamond Bank