5 Global trends for SME banking transformation

SME Banking
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20/09/2023Video
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Ken Burke

Qorus

SME Banking Community Chairman & Senior Advisor

Studies on the subject are clear: SMEs are disappointed with their banks, and expect their financial advisors not only to know them through the data at their disposal, but also to support them a little better in the various challenges they face via the different distribution channels.

Ken Burke, Qorus SME banking community chairman and past Head of Business Banking at AIB in Ireland, delves into the five global trends for SME banking transformation.

To find out more, watch the webinar 'Elevating SME banking beyond boundaries: Empowering SMEs with value-added services and personalization' and download your free copy of the study ‘The five maturity levels of SME Banking: A journey from digital transformation to disruption’ made by Qorus and Veripark.

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