Comment: Tokenisation is transforming opportunities for SMEs and investors alike

SMEs are a crucial pillar for any modern economy, driving GDP growth, creating jobs and generating wealth. Yet they are being held back by insufficient access to growth finance, writes Joseph Portelli. Europe's banks have retrenched under the weight of tougher regulation post financial crisis, shrinking their balance sheets and their appetite for lending. The alternative option of listing on a stock exchange can be a great solution for bigger companies, providing access to deep pools of capital and diverse investors. However, it is a daunting and expensive process for SMEs, testing th...