Singapore-based digital wholesale bank ANEXT has partnered with asset manager Schroders to provide investment funds tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to support wealth growth in this sector. The offering will expand ANEXT’s suite of financial products, which currently includes its Fixed Deposit. The first Schroders-managed fund is expected to launch via ANEXT by Q1 2025, pending regulatory approval, and will feature no lock-in period. ANEXT’s recent survey highlighted a need for investment access, with 80% of MSMEs noting they have never invested, citing barriers such as limited liquidity, lack of knowledge, and scarce suitable options. ANEXT Bank, a subsidiary of Ant International, reports that 69% of its clientele are micro businesses.