According to the World Bank, SMEs account for roughly 90% of all companies and more than half of all employment worldwide. Despite this, these companies struggle to obtain financing, which can mean the difference between a small business flourishing, surviving, or having to shut down completely due to a lack of funding that limits their ability to scale or meet new demand.&nbsp;Fintech on the other hand has been integrating technology into creating new business opportunities. However, what would be the critical role of Fintech in bridging the SMEs financial gap?Talking Points include:<ul><li aria-level="1">The challenges of SMEs coping amidst pandemic</li><li aria-level="1">Critical roles of Fintech</li><li aria-level="1">Building resilience in the fintech industry</li></ul> Speakers:1) Ang Xing Xian, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, <a href="https://capbay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CapBay</a>2) Naysan Munusamy, Co-founder, <a href="https://transfer.moneymatch.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MoneyMatch</a>3) Elain Lockman, CEO, <a href="https://ata-plus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ata Plus</a>Moderator: Karamjit Singh, CEO, <a href="https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital News Asia</a>

According to the World Bank, SMEs account for roughly 90% of all companies and more than half of all employment worldwide. Despite this, these companies struggle to obtain financing, which can mean the difference between a small business flourishing, surviving, or having to shut down completely due to a lack of funding that limits their ability to scale or meet new demand.