Qatar Central Bank eyes blockchain for VC funding and SME growth
The central bank is keen to explore distributed ledger technology use cases and its impact on businesses in the country...
Tag : SME
Capify secures £75mn credit facility from Goldman Sachs
The Greater Manchester-based fintech company will use the new facility to accelerate the growth of its lending business to UK SMEs through its merchant cash advance and business loan products...
Digitising the banking experience for SMEs
While the world reaps the benefits of a seamless digital experience, can the same be said of UK’s SMEs, 5.7 million of which are likely devoid of the opportunity to capitalize on digital banking...
Completing the international trade puzzle
Brexit is a cause of concern for many traders as uncertain times lie ahead. However, now is as good as any to develop a competent export strategy for SMEs post-Brexit...
Barclays partners with leading fintech MarketInvoice
Barclays is the first UK high street bank to partner with leading fintech MarketInvoice to help their UK business customers access finance...
Pro-Brexit SMEs demonstrate more confidence than EU supporters
SMEs from East and West Midlands in favour of Brexit are self-assured than the ones in support of Scotland and London siding the EU referendum...
Dubai’s new proposal to push SMEs and housing sector
The new proposal comes with a focus to allow vacation ownership in Dubai real estate and strengthen SMEs through government contracts...
How Bahrain is providing a fillip to SMEs and entrepreneurs
In a bid to diversiify its economy, Bahrain is taking steps to improve its startup ecosystem with the launch of a new funding and training initiative meant for entrepreneurs and SMEs...
Almost half of SMEs will buy insurance online within five years
Just 16% of small businesses have cyber insurance and 18% do not have liability cover...
Mobile-first SME banking service Tide raises $14m
One of the largest Series A investment rounds closed by a fintech company this year...