Banking

Are banks ready to actually serve SMBs? 

  • FIs can deliver on the features in greatest demand by SMBs through an industry-specific approach to their product portfolios.
  • Given last year’s downward pressure on non-interest income, banks are eyeing to capture and capitalize on the $400 billion SMB market.
Sara Khairi | July 25, 2023
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