Global SME Finance Awards 2025

The SME Finance Forum hosts the Global SME Finance Awards to recognize excellence and innovation in SME finance. Launched in 2018, the Awards celebrate financial institutions delivering outstanding products and services to scale SME financing. They offer a unique platform for sharing best practices, showcasing impact, and gaining global recognition among leaders in SME finance.

Speakers

Qamar Saleem

Qamar Saleem

Global Head, SME Finance Forum

Mohamed Gouled

Mohamed Gouled

Vice President, Industries, International Finance Corporation

Aliou Maïga

Aliou Maïga

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Adel Meer

Adel Meer

Global Manager for Financial Inclusion, International Finance Corporation

Nontobeko Lubisi

Nontobeko Lubisi

Director, Financial Inclusion, National Treasury of South Africa

Moderator

Sharanjit Leyl

Sharanjit Leyl

Chancellor, Bath Spa University