The EY European Bank Lending Forecast predicts a slowdown in lending growth for SMEs from 5.5% in 2022 to 3.0% in 2023, and further down to 0.9% in 2024, reflecting the impact of market evolution, global crises, and changing customer behavior.

During this community event, industry experts and thought leaders will discuss the key challenges impacting SME lending. These challenges include difficulties in assessing creditworthiness, accessing funding, complying with regulations, adopting technology and dealing with economic volatility, and achieving scalability. 

The discussion will also shed light on the evolving nature of the SME lending business. We will explore innovative approaches and strategies that SME lenders should adopt to navigate these challenges successfully. Topics such as digital transformation, genrative AI in lending, enhanced risk and data management and customer-centric lending practices will be covered to provide valuable insights and practical solutions.

Our usual SME Banking Community online event on Lending should offer a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding the current global SME lending landscape.