The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), which represents more than 200 market infrastructure providers including exchanges and CCPs, published a report into exchanged-based financing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), aimed at identifying globally-consistent barriers and opportunities for enhancing SME access to equity finance.
As significant employers and potential contributors to global economic development, the growth of SMEs is vital to the nourishment of any vibrant economy. Access to external finance – which may help an SME transition into becoming a bigger company – is, however, a major barrier to this successful growth.
