Whiterock has deployed €82 million to support SME growth in Northern Ireland, bringing its total managed assets to over €420 million across five funds.
Over 90% of entrepreneurs using the MSP.RF platform face no barriers to state support, with the system having processed over 5,600 business ratings since the start of 2026.
Over 1,300 entrepreneurs have launched business profiles on the MSP.RF platform, connecting with a user base of 1.7 million.
A new study by VK WorkSpace shows that 23% of SMEs are adopting AI, with employees primarily delegating routine tasks like meeting summaries and scheduling while retaining control over decisions.
Bank Saint Petersburg has integrated bank guarantee applications into its mobile app for small and medium-sized business clients.
China's SASAC is enforcing strict payment discipline for central state-owned enterprises to ensure timely settlements with small and medium-sized businesses.
The Chinese government has introduced new regulations to curb payment delays for SMEs, requiring industry leaders to commit to 60-day cash payment cycles.
Affected SMEs can now access government-backed loans with a total limit of 50 ₽ billion to recover from attacks on RVB Group facilities.
Small and medium-sized enterprises received nearly 1 ₽ billion in advertising bonuses through the VK Ads platform in the first half of the year, marking a 77% year-on-year increase.
The Russian SME sector, representing 40% of national advertising spend, requires more accessible marketing tools as telecom platforms like Beeline.Promotion seek to capture market share.
