SME Bank And BSN Forge Strategic Partnership To Spark Innovative Growth For Malaysian Entrepreneurs
Datuk Dr Mohammad Hardee Ibrahim, Acting Group President/Chief Executive Officer of SME Bank, said 'Reaffirming our developmental mandate, we are committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable national growth by forging strategic partnerships that enhance access for SMEs to embrace innovative digital solutions. Central to this collaboration, BSN's extensive pool of microfinance customers can leverage SME Bank's robust suite of digital tools tailored for MSME development. In particular, is through our ScoreXcess, a one-stop business financing application portal for small and micro financing operated by our capacity building and training arm – Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research ('CEDAR'). By leveraging our combined expertise, this partnership signifies a strategic collaboration between two DFIs, reflecting our shared commitment to accelerate entrepreneurial growth and deliver tailored support that addresses the dynamic needs of today.'
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