What with Europe s 20 million SMEs providing over 60 million jobs, SMEs are considered to be the backbone of Europe s economy and still a major source for innovation and growth.
2011 is the year that SMEs are making a comeback with new proposals coming from the EU to support SMEs, DFIs and regulators working together to consolidate banks and the G20 stimulating global interest with their SME Finance Challenge SME Financing is headline news and bigger than ever.
However, in these challenging times, with the lack of liquidity in the market, providing SMEs with financial access presents its very own significant challenges:
- How do investors overcome the current barriers and associated risks of SME loans?
- What initiatives are DFIs and regulators employing to support SMEs and facilitate their access to credit?
- What are the best-practice strategies for rebuilding balance sheets?
- How can financial institutions loosen their lending criteria whilst preventing default on credits?
- How can banks manage client portfolios, reduce their costs and optimise their own returns?
C5 is proud to present our
SME Finance Summit 2011, a prestigious spin-off event following the last in our successful series of Microfinance Investment Summits conferences, to be held on 26-27th January 2011 in Central London.
Meet the leading investors, DFIs and all other major stakeholders from all major EU countries including: Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary and the UK
Benchmark your performance with that of your competitors to maintain a strong and lasting position in the market.
Share their experiences and strategies for overcoming their latest challenges and learn how to:
- Promote SME finance whilst maximising return
- Implement fit-for-purpose measures to prevent defaults
- Provide funds for SMEs to optimise performance whilst mitigating your risks
- Develop capacity for SMEs to ensure sustainability and growth
And much, much more!What are you waiting for? Do not miss out on the
only industry gathering that will
give you the tools to gain a much bigger piece of the pie!Arm yourself with best-practice strategies to identify and capitalise on all windows of opportunity in the market and bookmark this unique industry gathering now!3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER OFFLINE:
1. PHONE our registration hotline on +44 (0)20 7878 6888
2. FAX your details directly to 020 7878 6896
3. EMAIL your details directly to Registrations@c5-online.com
For more information please contact:
Speaking opportunities:
Monica Ansary
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7878 6954
m.ansary@C5-Online.com
Marketing and media support enquiries:
Olga Ponomareva
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7878 6917
o.ponomareva@C5-Online.com
Sponsorship opportunities:Jo Menzer, C5
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7878 6978
j.menzer@c5-online.com
