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2024 Theme

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, accounting for over two-thirds of  global employment and playing a critical role in job creation and economic resilience. However, persistent financing  gaps limit their potential to drive inclusive growth and recovery from economic shocks.

The G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) MSME Action Plan provides a timely framework to address these challenges, fostering resilience and innovation among SMEs while aligning with sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Global SME Finance Forum, an official side event of the G20 South African Presidency, will present GPFI’s comprehensive roadmap to address the systemic barriers hindering SMEs’ access to finance.

G20 MSME Action Plan-Financing and Policy Enablers
G20 MSME Action Plan: Financing and Policy Enablers
Green Financing: Advance environmental sustainability through green loans, carbon credits, and incentives for SMEs adopting eco-friendly practices. 

Resilient Value Chains: Strengthen sustainable sourcing, fair labour practices, and circular economy models to future-proof SMEs against disruptions.

Tailored Financial Solutions: Provide customised financial tools to promote the financial health and stability of micro and small enterprises.

Scaling Success Stories: Highlight examples of SMEs achieving growth through innovative financing models and sustainable business frameworks.
Digital Innovation- Powering SME Growth and Global Competitiveness
Digital Innovation: Powering SME Growth and Global Competitiveness
Operational Transformation: Deploy digital tools (AI, blockchain) to enhance efficiency,  transparency, and market access for SMEs.

Value Chain Integration: Highlight success stories of SMEs scaling through digital  integration, such as streamlined supply chains or cross-border e-commerce platforms.

Global Reach: Equip SMEs with technology to compete internationally, from cloud based accounting systems to AI-driven market analytics.
Empowering SMEs in Sustainability Resilience and Growth
Empowering SMEs in Sustainability, Resilience and Growth
Bridging Funding Gaps: Strengthening credit infrastructures, collateral registries, and regulatory frameworks to reduce risks for lenders and improve SME access to capital. 

Policy Reforms: Promoting policies that facilitate working capital, trade finance, and  digital payments while supporting financial technologies that simplify SME operations.

Public-Private Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration between governments, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders to mobilize resources, mitigate risks, and scale impactful solutions

Nucleus Software Exports Ltd

Nucleus Software: Global Enterprise Fintech Platforms
Powering the Future of Digital Banking in MEA and Beyond
Nucleus Software is a leading fintech company that delivers enterprise-grade digital-first platforms —for business productivity and growth. We power 200+ banks and financial institutions across 50 countries with our comprehensive suite of financial solutions.

From retail lending to transaction banking, our AI-powered platforms—FinnOne Neo® and FinnAxia®—support end-to-end digitalization, regulatory compliance, real-time operations, and customer-centric experiences.

Our Global Fintech Ecosystem: Retail, Corporate & SME Finance | Islamic Finance | Automotive & Captive Automotive Finance | Digital Onboarding and Collections | Corporate Transaction Banking | Cross-Border Payments | Cash Management | Mobile & Internet Banking | Embedded & Co-lending Ecosystems.

Enterprise Scale Performance:

$15+ Trillion annual transaction value processed
26+ Million daily transactions executed
$1.2+ Trillion loan portfolio managed globally
500,000+ daily active users worldwide
Why Global Financial Leaders Choose Nucleus:
Scalable cloud architecture for institutions of all sizes
AI-powered decisioning with built-in explainability
API-first integration with existing enterprise systems
multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance built-in
Real-time processing with enterprise-grade security
Designed for Shariah Compliance

From fintech startups to multinational banks, Nucleus Software enables financial organizations to compete in the digital economy with the reliability and scale they demand.

Five Pillars of the Conference Agenda

Best Practice Transfer

  • Study tours to 10-11 institutions
  • Global SME Finance Annual Awards
  • Panels

Members Engagement 

  • Half-a-day Members-only meeting
  • Member-only Innovation Hub community meetings
  • Governing Council Meeting
  • Facilited members’ bilateral meetings
  • Partners Meeting

Leaders Engagement

  • Focusing on learning from industry content. Smaller group (20-30) thought leaders, bringing industry innovations / frontier topics / thought pieces for discussions and curating action agenda

Capacity Building

  • Thematic trainings on key topics
  • Online tools / data on the event website

Enabling Innovations

  • Fintech Pitch sessions
  • Debates, panel discussions, fireside chats
  • IFC / MDB solutions
  • Financial Institutions Exhibition Booths
  • Investors / non-bank enablement