To address the financial needs of the growing number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), financial organizations are focusing on offering products tailored for these enterprises.  To succeed in building a viable SME lending business, and to stay ahead of competition, there is need to enhance the capacity of individuals working in these institutions to maximize on SME financing and lending activities.

Africa SME Finance Academy (asfa), the premier training programme on SME finance in Africa, focuses on quality strategic and technical knowledge and skills for SME bankers and financiers.

We offer two distinct courses during the 1-week training duration. The first course is tailored to target top-level decision makers of SME lending institutions who are charged with driving strategy in a changing business landscape. The second course is designed specifically for account relationship officers in SME departments who interact directly with SME’s in order to understand their financial needs to be able to lend profitably.

asfa, brought to you by FrontFin Media, in partnership with ShoreBank International and ShoreCap Exchange, combines expertise, knowledge and industry perspective to facilitate a series of courses designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of SME financing needs. At asfa we offer courses to equip SME Financing institutions with applicable skills and knowledge, whilst creating an opportunity for participants to network and learn with top class trainers.