The role of Fintechs in supplier finance


Some of the earliest notable movers in Fintech entered the supplier finance space. Fintechs digitised the enrolment of suppliers, making it easier and quicker, invited local and regional banks to participate in a market previously dominated by MNC banks and they expanded the marketable buyer base to non-rated corporates via securitisation models (albeit a model in its infancy). More recently, some have expanded their scope to include procure to pay solutions integrated with supply chain finance. These developments have been important for the SME segment, as more SMEs have more financiers ready to offer them finance.


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