How to unlock the potential of women-led SMEs for banks?

New IFC study examines lending models to give banks a women-focused market and emphasizes the need of non-financial services. Providing nonfinancial services (NFS) alongside finance can help financial institutions to tap into the enormous potential of women-led enterprises. This study examines the benefits to banks of integrating NFS into lending. This analysis of five SME banking models, in addition to previously published case studies and other resources, found that well-integrated NFS offers for WSMEs yield positive returns on investment (ROI) within one to two years.