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Beyond the bank: Rethinking SME cash management

Jack Prickett
Jack Prickett • 5 min read
Beyond the bank: Rethinking SME cash management
By parking cash in low-yield bank accounts, SME leaders are leaving an estimated $800 million in potential interest earnings on the table each year, says Syfe's chief commercial officer. Photo: Bloomberg
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In the face of volatile geopolitical conditions, persistent inflation and global supply chain disruptions, the financial resilience of Singapore’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has never been more critical.

Cash flow remains the lifeblood of these businesses, yet a significant proportion of SMEs are failing to maximise the potential of their idle funds. By parking cash in low-yield bank accounts, they are leaving an estimated $800 million in potential interest earnings on the table each year.

The missed opportunity

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