Small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, are the lifeblood of the UK economy, responsible for more than half of all nationwide business turnover. According to the government’s 2024 business ...

This World Bank and IMF just completed their Annual Spring meetings in Washington, DC. Legions of finance officials from around the world descended upon DC – ostensibly to discuss important issues ...

Starting a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is often framed as a route to independence, income and long-term security.

For SMEs, access to capital has never been a simple issue, but given the current economic climate, the state is even worse. Lenders are still risk-averse, macro economics are uncertain and inflation ...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Among its hallmarks is an unwavering commitment to driving the growth of small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. For ...

As credit decisions become more system-led and data-driven, the way SMEs engage with finance is changing. When decision logic is difficult to interpret, SMEs tend to hesitate. Engagement often drops ...