The 2024 Global SME Finance Awards have concluded, showcasing the most innovative and impactful institutions helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive worldwide. Hosted by the Global SME Finance Forum 2024, the awards recognize excellence across several categories, including financial products, sustainable bonds, and platforms dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs.
The event took place from 16th to 18th September 2024.
Below, we present the winners of this year’s prestigious awards:
Product Innovation of the Year
| Region | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | finbots.ai | Retail Capital, a division of TymeBank | Kifiya |
| Asia | Brac Nank | Cascade | Jocata |
| Europe | Agri Analytica | Fern Software | Intesa Sanpaolo |
| LAC | Fundacion delamujer | Produbanco Grupo Promerica | BBVA |
| MENA | Kafalah | Banque du Caire | AL-AMAL BANK |
Global Platinum Winners
- DFI, IFI, Guarantee Agency: Kafalah
- NBFI, MFI, FinTech: finbots.ai
- Best Platform: Cascade
Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs
| Region | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Wema Bank | Access | NMB |
| Asia | City Bank | Cambodia Post Bank PLC | BRAC Bank |
| Europe | ugb | ||
| LAC | Sicredi | Sicredi | Fundacion delamujer |
| MENA | Social Development Bank |
Global Platinum Winners
- Commercial Bank: Sicredi
- DFI, IFI, Guarantee Agency: cgtmse
- NBFI, MFI, FinTech: IPDC FINANCE
SME Financier of the Year
| Region | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | NCBA | WEMA BANK | Development Bank of Nigeria |
| Asia | WeBank | DBS | Kinara Capital |
| Europe | tam finans | AKBANK | TEB |
| LAC | Fundación BBVA Microfinanzas | Sicredi | BancoEstado |
| MENA | SAB | alraedah | ALKURAIMISLAMIC MICROFINANCE BANK |
| North America | c2fo |
Global Platinum Winners
- Commercial Bank: WeBank
- DFI, IFI, Guarantee Agency: Development Bank of Nigeria
- NBFI, MFI, FinTech: Kinara Capital
- Best Platform: RXIL AN NSE – SIDBI JV
Sustainable Bond of the Year
| Region | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | NMB | Banco Promerica | ABSA |
Green and Social Bond of the Year
| Category | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Green Bond of the Year | FirstRand |
| Social Bond of the Year | AKBANK |
The Global SME Finance Awards 2024 highlight institutions at the forefront of SME financing. By driving innovation, championing sustainability, and promoting financial inclusion, these organizations are setting the standard for the future of SME finance. As SMEs continue to play a critical role in economic growth worldwide, these award-winning financial intermediaries will remain essential partners in their success.
Stay tuned for next year’s awards and explore more about these winners on the SME Finance Forum’s website.
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