A majority of public markets now offer specialized listing platforms for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to help them access affordable financing, according to research by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
The global industry association for Exchanges and Clearinghouses (CCPs) found that 68 per cent of its member exchanges have implemented dedicated SME platforms or segments, though the success of these initiatives varies depending on the level of regulatory and government support.
