Transforming SME distribution: A strategic framework for customer engagement

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SME Banking
12/03/2025Study

SME banking is evolving, and banks must adapt to meet the changing needs of their customers. That’s why, following extensive research and collaboration with leading SME banking executives worldwide, VeriPark and Qorus have developed a powerful new resource to help banks optimize their SME distribution strategies.


This report, "Transforming SME Distribution: A Strategic Framework for Customer Engagement," brings together insights from surveys, interviews, and real-world case studies to provide a comprehensive guide to:

  • Segmentation – Understanding SME customers at a deeper level
  • Channel Optimization – Balancing digital efficiency with human-led engagement
  • Service Unification – Creating seamless, integrated banking experiences


Introducing the Customer Engagement Capability Framework


Building on this research, we have developed the Customer Engagement Capability Framework—a structured model designed to help banks assess, benchmark, and enhance their engagement strategies across digital and human-led channels.

With this framework, you can:

Set clear strategic goals

Evaluate your current engagement maturity

Align business objectives with SME customer expectations

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Study contributors

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Ken Burke

Qorus

SME Banking Community Chairman & Senior Advisor

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Andrii Hidulian

Raiffeisen Bank International

SME Segment Lead

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Don Ludlow

Royal Bank of Canada

Vice President Small Business, Business Financial Services Strategy & Partnerships

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Melis Özdeğirmenci

Akbank

Senior Vice President-SME Marketing

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Konstantinos Kanavos

National Bank of Greece

Manager, Business Banking & Key Accounts Segments

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Maurice Lisi

BPER Banca

Head of Digital Business

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Jenine Zachar

Standard Bank

Head Value Propositions & Client Experience; Business & Commercial Banking SA

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Jack de Mooij

Rabobank

Head of Segment Value Proposition

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