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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Coverage of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 23 · 13:58 UTCMost recent: Jun 8 · 02:30 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJun 8 · 02:30 UTCDAWN
    Cutting out the middleman

    Pakistan's federal government relies heavily on commercial banks for domestic debt, with banks holding 79% of marketable instruments worth Rs46.6 trillion. This concentration harms credit activity, with banks' advances-to-deposits ratio below 40% and SME loans at 10% of private-sector loans. A shift to retail investors could save Rs80 billion annually by reducing borrowing costs.

  • WORLDMay 23 · 13:58 UTCKYIV POST
    The Ukrainian Exception: Why the ‘Corruption Narrative’ Misses Europe’s Most Innovative Transformation

    Ukraine is undergoing a transformative shift marked by digital governance, resilient small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and a growing emphasis on mental health. These developments position the country as a testing ground for innovative European models of resilience, moving beyond the dominant narratives of war and corruption.