Korea Federation of SMEs Holds 'Discussion on Introducing the SME Win-Win Finance Index'

Quantifying the Evaluation of Win-Win Efforts Between Banks and SMEs
Anyone Can Attend the Discussion Session

The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (Kbiz) announced on the 10th that it will hold a "Discussion Forum for the Introduction of the Win-Win Finance Index for Small and Medium Enterprises" at 2 p.m. on the 18th in the Win-Win Room at the Kbiz headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. Similar to the Win-Win Growth Index that evaluates the cooperative growth between large corporations and SMEs, the Win-Win Finance Index assesses the collaborative efforts between banks and SMEs.

Kim Ki-moon, President of the Korea Federation of SMEs
Photo by Yonhap News

At this forum, Professor Lim Chae-woon of Sogang University will present on "The Role of Win-Win Finance for the Innovative Growth of SMEs," and Professor Noh Yong-hwan of Seoul Women's University will speak on "Introduction and Operation Plans of the Win-Win Finance Index."

In the comprehensive discussion session, chaired by Professor Han Jung-hwa of Hanyang University, designated discussants will include Kang Young-soo, Manager at the Financial Services Commission, Professor Kim Yong-jin of Sogang University, Director Park Chi-hyung of the Win-Win Growth Committee, Director Seo Kyung-ran of the IBK Economic Research Institute, and Director Chu Moon-gap of the Economic Policy Headquarters at Kbiz.

The forum is open to anyone interested. Applications can be made through the Kbiz website.

Director Chu stated, "It is necessary to improve the financial environment where banks and SMEs can grow together," adding, "We ask for active participation and interest from industry and academia in this forum to establish a win-win finance system that SMEs can truly feel."

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