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An overview of the state of financing for micro, small, and medium business clients. The development of credit and other alternative financial products for SME clients has been analyzed. The dynamics of implementing collateral-free and digital solutions in lending have been assessed, which facilitate simplified access to financing for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

As part of a research series dedicated to SME financing, SME Banking Agency has prepared the annual Business Financing report for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia in 2025.<\/p>\n

Which banks were analyzed?<\/h2>\n

In 2025, only banks from the SME Banking Agency’s target list, “SME Banks,” in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia that actively finance SME clients, were selected for analysis.<\/p>\n

To get access to the materials, click the\u00a0\u201cDownload report\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button above.<\/em><\/p>\n

For additional questions or custom research, contact us at hello@smebanking.agency<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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