Digital Lending Can Turn the Dial on Financial Access for MSMEs
Digital Lending Can Turn the Dial on Financial Access for MSMEs Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the economy in Southeast Asia. Yet, they face persistent challenges in accessing finance from traditional banks to fund, grow, and sustain their businesses. With advancements in technology leading to a significant increase in digital […]
Realizing the Potential of Over 71 Million MSMEs in Southeast Asia
Realizing the Potential of Over 71 Million MSMEs in Southeast Asia The growth of MSMEs are a key driver of inclusive economic growth in the region. This article examines how the rise of online-to-offline platforms has facilitated the growth of MSMEs’ in the region through achieving efficiency, reaching customers and providing access to finance. There […]
Is the MSME banking struggle in Southeast Asia over for traditional banks?
Is the MSME banking struggle in Southeast Asia over for traditional banks? A new perspective on the struggles of traditional banks in Southeast Asia to achieve market leadership in the MSME segment, the rise and evolution of fintech firms for MSMEs, and the possible shortcut for banks to win in the segment by developing and […]
Tamara Singh: New Approach to MSME Financing in Asia Pacific
Tamara Singh: New Approach to MSME Financing in Asia Pacific Tamara Singh is Adviser and former Head of Asia Pacific at OMFIF. For some months now, the People-Centred Internet has been working with the Indonesian National ICT Council and the Digital Divide Institute on how to bring meaningful financial participation to micro-, small- and medium-sized […]