Blockchain in cross-border payments: SMEs’ opportunity in international trade
August 31th, 2019 – Globalisation has transformed the world’s economy. While the first stage of economic change was driven primarily by large corporations who had the resources and supply chains to expand internationally, the next wave of economic...
South Africa: Digital Training for Thousands of South African SMEs
JOHANNESBURG – About 3.000 small South African businesses are to receive in vital tools and technologies to enable them unlock digital growth opportunities. Facebook and Digify Africa are partnering for the training programme known as ‘Boost w...
Equipment finance fund supports SMEs as the engine of European economic growth
August 2th, 2019 – SMEs are a vital part of the European economy, with a combined turnover of more than €15 trillion annually, accounting for more than half of all business turnover. They represent most businesses in Europe and will be the powerho...
The Future of Work in Africa: The Roles of Skills, Informality, and Social Protection in Unleashing the Promise of Digital Technologies for All
WASHINGTON, July 25th, 2019 – As developing countries brace for technological advances and other disruptions arising from climate shocks, fragility, economic integration and population transitions that will fundamentally transform the work landscape, a ...
SMEs in Spain and Eastern bloc introduce fewer innovations than rest of Europe
July 9th, 2019 – The share of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain and eastern European countries introducing product or process innovations is significantly lower than in the rest of Europe, according to the EU’s 2019 Regional Innov...
Goldman Sachs Intensifies Hunt for Promising Fintech Ventures in Latin America
With a huge mass of unbanked population, Latin America offers ideal climate for fintech startups to grow up in a short period of time. July 12th, 2019 – US investment bank Goldman Sachs is reportedly hunting in Latin America for prospective financia...
Global Mobile Device Management Market will grow at an estimated growth rate of 27.7% by the end of 2025 illuminated in a New Report
July 24, 2019 – Global mobile device management market is valued at approximately USD 2170 million in 2017 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 27.7 % over the forecast period 2018-2025. Mobile device management enables...
Wiserfunding partners with European rating agency modefinance
July 19th, 2019 – European ratings agency, modefinance and London-based SME credit risk assessment platform, Wiserfunding, launch the first ever certified credit rating service for SMEs – making it Europe’s first certified credit rating for the ...
Investment Plan for Europe – Additional EUR 800 million for SMEs as EIF and ProCredit double support for innovative companies
July 16th, 2019 – The European Investment Fund (EIF) and ProCredit Group are providing an additional EUR 800 million to innovative small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), bringing a total of EUR 1.62 billion to companies in eleven countries. The EI...
A hotbed for fintech activities
July 11th, 2019 – The millennial generation of Southeast Asia comprises of half of the region’s 644 million population. The region’s high internet penetration and growing middle class is driving the adoption of digital financial services. Howeve...
