How is IFS Capital evolving alongside the increasingly complex needs of SMEs?

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Our Group CFO, Henry Toh, recently sat down with DigitalCFO Asia to discuss how IFS Capital is modernising its lending infrastructure to better serve the region. In a wide-ranging conversation titled "From Market Firsts to Meaningful Finance," Henry delves into his leadership philosophy, the strategic shift of IFS Capital towards an asset-light model, and the critical importance of maintaining human judgement in an age of AI-driven finance.

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Strategic Insights from the Feature:

‍The Currency of Credibility: Why reputation remains the foundational asset in the financial sector.
The Power of Private Credit: How IFS Capital bridges the gap left by traditional banking through disciplined, asset-backed lending for SMEs.
Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI and data analytics to streamline approvals and enhance risk mitigation.

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“Our mission remains to provide creditworthy SMEs and individuals across Southeast Asia with simple and affordable access to capital,” Henry noted.

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Read the full interview on DigitalCFO Asia here