Opportunities and challenges for SMEs in post-COVID Asia

SME Banking
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26/07/2024 Video
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Aditya Sharma

Standard Chartered Bank

Head Credit Risk Management Business Banking

Aditya Sharma, Global Head of Small Business Products and Portfolio Clients at Standard Chartered Bank, discusses the trends and challenges for SMEs in post-COVID Asia and more particularly in Singapore.

He highlights opportunities such as government loan guarantee schemes, digital loans from traditional banks, digital banks, and fintech companies, as well as the power of platforms and ecosystems, the role of women entrepreneurs, and the importance of sustainable financing.

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