SME Finance Forum Welcomes Hakeem Easy Finance, the licensed digital financing platform by Walee Financial Services, to its Global Network
SME Finance Forum today announced that Hakeem Easy Finance, the licensed digital financing platform by Walee Financial Services, has joined its global network of more than 250 SME finance institutions and industry stakeholders across 190 countries working to expand access to finance for small businesses worldwide.
"We are delighted to welcome Hakeem as our newest member. Hakeem’s innovative approach, combining artificial intelligence, digital technology, and Shariah-compliant nano-financing solutions, aligns with our shared vision of advancing inclusive finance and expanding access to financial solutions for underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses. We look forward to exchanging knowledge and collaborating with Hakeem to accelerate impact for MSMEs," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
This milestone builds on Hakeem's track record of using artificial intelligence and Islamic finance principles to serve underserved and unbanked communities in Pakistan, including individuals, micro-entrepreneurs, and small businesses that have historically struggled to access formal credit.
Through its membership in the SME Finance Forum, Hakeem aims to deepen its engagement with the global fintech and development finance community, explore new opportunities around SME lending, digital credit identity, and guarantee mechanisms, and contribute Pakistan's perspective to the broader conversation on inclusive, technology-driven finance.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSME Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of more than 250 members and affiliates operating in 190 countries. The network comprises SME-focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services, including banks, non-bank financial institutions, fintechs, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply-chain players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting firms, and knowledge aggregators.
Members, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning and replicating best practices from around the world, innovating new products for growth, accessing risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and gaining recognition among a global peer group of innovators.
Our activities include exclusive member offerings such as innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer networks, study tours, specialized tools and training, member repositories, and partnered initiatives, as well as public resources including a library of more than 200 publications, over 500 videos, webinars, newsletters, and training programs, annual awards, and flagship events.
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About Hakeem Easy Finance
Hakeem by Walee Financial Services, is Pakistan's pioneering Shariah-compliant nano-financing app. Hakeem uses artificial intelligence and Islamic finance principles to serve underserved and unbanked communities in Pakistan, including individuals, micro-entrepreneurs, and small businesses that have historically struggled to access formal credit.
The goal at Hakeem is to enable small and medium-sized enterprises across Pakistan through accessible, Shariah-compliant financial solutions. By combining faith-aligned commodity-based financing with AI-driven credit scoring and a robust digital loan management system, Hakeem helps underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses access fast, transparent, and interest-free financing without the complexities of traditional lending.
Alongside its nano financing offering, Hakeem is expanding its product portfolio to include SME and asset financing solutions, with a particular focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and businesses that remain underserved by conventional financial institutions. Its integration with mobile wallets, banks, and credit bureaus allows Hakeem to simplify access to capital and support business continuity, asset acquisition, and long-term growth.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hakeemeasyfinance/