Fauree has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Azhar Tasadduq, will speak at the Global SME Finance Forum 2026, scheduled to take place in Singapore from November 18 to 20. His participation will bring the company’s perspective on digital financial infrastructure and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing to an international gathering of business leaders, policymakers and financial institutions. The announcement highlights the financing challenges faced by SMEs, particularly across emerging markets, where smaller businesses account for a substantial share of commercial activity but continue to face difficulties accessing the working capital required for growth. Fauree said its work is focused on addressing this gap through digital infrastructure developed in collaboration with banks and governments. The forum will provide an opportunity for the company to share its experience and contribute to discussions about how technology can improve access to finance for businesses.
According to Fauree, its operations extend from Pakistan to markets in the Gulf, Ghana and Zambia, where it works with financial institutions and public-sector partners to develop digital infrastructure for SME financing. The company describes its approach as building national-scale platforms that facilitate the flow of working capital to businesses. Such infrastructure can play a role in connecting SMEs with financing channels and supporting financial institutions in serving business customers through digital processes. However, the company has not disclosed specific details about the platforms or the financing volumes associated with its work in the announcement. Its participation at the forum is expected to bring these experiences into a wider discussion about the future of SME finance, particularly the use of digital platforms to make financing more accessible and inclusive across different markets.
The Global SME Finance Forum brings together stakeholders involved in SME development, banking, financial services and policy. Fauree said the event is organised by the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) and hosted by the SME Finance Forum, which is part of the World Bank Group. The gathering is expected to provide a platform for global leaders and financial institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities in expanding financing for smaller businesses. Fauree’s announcement places particular emphasis on the role of digital infrastructure in addressing financing gaps, as SMEs often require timely access to working capital to manage operations, meet demand and pursue expansion. By participating in these discussions, the company aims to share insights from its work across multiple regions and contribute to conversations on how digital financial systems can support inclusive economic activity.
Tasadduq’s scheduled appearance also brings attention to Pakistan’s fintech sector and its participation in international discussions on SME financing. Fauree’s work across Pakistan and other markets provides the background for its contribution to conversations involving banks, governments and financial institutions. The company has not yet announced the specific session title, speaking format or other participants who will join its CEO at the event. Nevertheless, its participation is positioned around the broader question of how digital platforms can help close financing gaps for SMEs in emerging economies. The forum, taking place in Singapore from November 18 to 20, will give Fauree an opportunity to present its perspective to an international audience and discuss the role of technology in improving access to working capital for businesses.
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