At the FTT Lending on 19 March, we had the opportunity to sit down with Sara de la Torre,Head of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Dun & Bradstreet. With years of experience in the financial sector, Sara shared some into how data and emerging technologies are transforming SME Lending and paving the way for a more inclusive, efficient lending landscape.

Sara pointed out that the biggest challenge in SME Lending today is fundamentally a data challenge. “To make confident lending decisions, we need access to better, more accurate data”. Dun & Bradstreet has built solutions that combine individual and corporate data into a unified view, allowing lenders to make smarter decisions and offer financing to a wider range of SMEs.

Sara highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving lending processes. AI helps lenders make faster, data-driven decisions and better assess risk, paving the way for more efficient lending. She also discussed how embedded finance is transforming the industry by making financial services seamlessly accessible to SMEs when they need them most.

Watch the full interview here to explore how Dun & Bradstreet is helping shape this exciting future for lending landscape!

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