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The latest updates, press releases and statements from Zvilo.


Zvilo enables So Pure to further build the value chain for clean water distribution in Sierra Leone
October 7th, 2025 The deal improves access to clean and affordable water in Sierra Leone, particularly in helping deliver the lowest price water to the most vulnerable. Zvilo , a working capital lender committed to bridging the global trade finance gap, has today announced its partnership with So Pure to support the scale of treatment and distribution of safe drinking water across Sierra Leone. So Pure targets low-income and middle-class households across Sierra Leone with c
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Zvilo joins Trade Finance Conference of Parties (COP) Task Force launch session as founding partner
August 12th, 2025 Leading working capital solutions provider spearheads mission to halve the $2.5 trillion global financing gap by 2030, and eliminate it by 2040 The Trade Finance Conference of Parties (TF COP) Task Force officially launched in Seville last week, with Zvilo as a founding member. Anchored by a coalition of global institutions committed to closing the $2.5 trillion financing gap, the Task Force aims to turn discussions into actionable delivery. The launch even
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Beyond Borders: Managing Risk in the World’s Fastest-Growing Supply Chains
August 8th, 2025 At this years ITFA/FCI Conference – Transforming Trade Finance in London – a detailed panel discussion moderated by FCI’s Mrs. Betül Kurtulus, Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development , explored the importance of securing supply chains in a shifting global trade landscape. This directly aligns with Zvilo’s core mission : enabling secure, efficient cross-border trade for MSMEs operating in or expanding to emerging markets. As globalisation
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Zvilo Secures Expanded Credit Facility of up to €75 Million from Fasanara Capital to Power MSME Growth
July 21st, 2025 Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the global trade finance gap, has today announced the expansion of its debt facility with long-standing capital partner Fasanara Capital - a London-based, owner-managed investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, building on an initial commitment from Fasanara in October 2022. This new milestone reflects the deepening of the relationship between the two firms, with
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Unlocking Innovation: How Working Capital Transforms SMEs in Emerging Markets
July 10th, 2025 When it comes to emerging markets, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economic growth, driving innovation, employment opportunities, inclusive regional growth, and resilient supply chains. However, despite their critical roles in developing regions, SMEs face consistent barriers to accessing trade finance. This challenge has contributed to a widening of the global trade finance gap, only exacerbated by recent volatility with tariffs
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SMEs need supply chain support to survive turbulent global tariff policies, says Zvilo
July 9th, 2025 Leading working capital solutions expert urges SMEs to turn to innovative, smart financial services solutions to weather the ongoing storm caused by Trump’s 2025 tariffs. As the United States’ new Baseline and Reciprocal Tariff Policy continues to take effect, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide face an unprecedented wave of trade disruption and financial uncertainty. The initial introduction of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, combined wit
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Inventory finance uncovered - progress, innovations, and the road to growth of transparency-based financing
July 4th, 2025 Admir Imami , Zvilo Chairman and Founder, spoke on a panel at the 25 th annual Receivables Finance International Convention ( RFIx25) held in London’s Canary Wharf this May. Organised by BCR, the 2025 Receivables Finance International (RFIx25) celebrated the 25th anniversary, bringing together key industry players from across the world for two days of thought leadership and strategic discussions on the future of receivables finance. BUSINESS AS USUAL TO C
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Trade Finance for Non-Traditional Lenders: Navigating Regulatory and Compliance Landscapes
May 7th, 2025 Traditional and non-traditional business lenders alike face a complex web of international, regional and local financial regulations that ultimately determine the difference between success and failure. For non-traditional lenders, these regulatory, licensing and compliance challenges can be daunting, given their often innovative business models and rapid market expansion. Navigating these landscapes requires a deep understanding of operational risks and the opp
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Zvilo Welcomes Vjosa Kika as Head of Regulatory Legal
April 30th, 2025 Zvilo is proud to announce the appointment of Vjosa Kika as our new Head of Regulatory Legal, effective April 14, 2025. Vjosa brings over a decade of experience in legal and regulatory affairs, with a strong background in financial services and corporate governance . She has held key positions at Raiffeisen Bank, USAID, and in her own commercial legal practice. In her role, Vjosa will lead Zvilo’s global regulatory and compliance efforts, ensuring we remai
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Zvilo expands senior team with appointment of Peter Maila as CEO of Zvilo Africa
April 16th, 2025 Latest senior appointment set to strengthen Zvilo’s market footprint in Africa and help the business ‘go for growth’ April 16th, 2025 Zvilo, a working capital lender to businesses in the EU, Türkiye, Africa, and the Middle East, has made a strategic appointment with Peter Maila joining as CEO of Africa. Peter will spearhead Zvilo’s African expansion as the CEO of Zvilo Africa and serve on the executive committees on a Zvilo global level. Maila joins Zvilo fr
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Tariffs and Global Trade Wars: Navigating Regional and International Trade.
April 8th, 2025 As the implications of the United States Baseline and Reciprocal Tariff Policy begin to be felt, trade dynamics and...
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Sustainability vs. Profitability: ESG and SDGs Assessment, Alignment & Adaptation in 2025
March 20th, 2025 How can companies balance the demands of profitability with the imperatives of sustainability? In 2025, there is a...
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Zvilo joins FCI and ITFA as it builds its industry profile in 2025
Important milestone for Zvilo as it continues to scale, reflecting its commitment to advancing financial accessibility and empowerment in...
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2025 – A World of Challenges and Opportunity: Non-Traditional Lending & the Global Trade Finance Gap
March 12th, 2025 Global trade has been marked by slow growth and evolving challenges over recent years. This was highlighted in 2033 in...
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How AI is set to revolutionise the global business lending landscape
February 6th, 2025 In the past decade, lending has evolved, with digital platforms simplifying processes, particularly for individual...
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The five key trends shaping digital lending platforms in the next five years
December 19th, 2024 Driven by technological advancements in the past year, the digital lending landscape is set to evolve rapidly in 2025...
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Optimising SME operations with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
November 27th, 2024 Managing your business operations has become an increasingly complex and daunting task. With digital transformation...
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AI in Supply Chain Finance - The Next Stage of Operational Management!
November 14th, 2024 Recent years have proven that artificial intelligence (AI) integration is a huge topic of business conversation, with...
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Zvilo Secures €50m Debt Facility from Fasanara Capital
A new debt facility turbocharges Zvilo’s ability to scale its supplier lending for SMEs in the Balkans. Zvilo, the credit-led digital...
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Zvilo Joins Global Startup Community at Web Summit 2022
Zvilo has been successfully selected for Web Summit’s startup programme — BETA — and will be joining over 70,000 attendees in Lisbon,...
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