Partners

We invite regulated providers to partner with Stead Global

Stead Global is building a referral network for cross-border SMEs. If you are an independent regulated provider in accounts, payments, FX, trade finance, or onboarding, we welcome a partnership discussion.

Partnership discussions do not create a binding referral agreement. Referrals are introductions only and do not guarantee onboarding or approval by any provider.

Who we are calling

Provider types we seek to partner with

Stead Global invites independent regulated providers and professional onboarding partners to discuss referral collaboration. If your institution fits one of the categories below, please submit a partnership enquiry.

  • Payment institutions
  • EMIs
  • Banks
  • FX providers
  • Trade finance companies
  • Islamic finance providers
  • Compliance and onboarding providers
Partnership model

How Stead Global works with providers

The homepage summarises our partnership network in brief. Below is the same referral story in more detail — pathway, case types, and how your institution fits.

Referral pathway

SME enquiry

  • A business submits a trade, payment, or finance requirement
  • Stead Global captures corridor, product, and documentation context

Readiness review → your onboarding

  • Documentation and referral suitability are assessed
  • Suitable cases may be introduced to your onboarding team
  • You onboard, approve, and service clients directly

We prepare: Transaction background, documentation readiness, and which service line may be relevant before handoff.

What we may refer

Case types

  • Business account and payment setup
  • Supplier payment flows
  • FX and settlement support
  • Trade finance readiness cases

Before we refer

  • Case passes readiness and documentation review
  • Activity fits your stated eligibility rules
  • Jurisdiction and product alignment confirmed

Important: Every referral remains subject to your due diligence, compliance review, and approval.

Your relationship with Stead Global

How you work with SMEs

  • You onboard and approve clients
  • Regulated services sit with you
  • Referrals are subject to your eligibility rules

How we work with you

  • Stead Global does not hold client funds
  • We provide readiness review and referral assessment only
  • Partnership discussions are exploratory — not volume or exclusivity commitments

To start: Tell us your institution type, corridors, and services in the partnership enquiry form below.

Our role

What Stead Global does — and does not do as a partner

We may provide

  • SME requirement and documentation readiness review
  • Referral assessment and introductions where suitable
  • Administrative follow-up during your review, where agreed
  • Corridor and case-context summaries for onboarding teams

We do not provide

  • Regulated account, payment, FX, or finance services
  • Client fund custody, settlement, or disbursement
  • Guarantees of onboarding, approval, or referral volume
  • Exclusive agency, broker-dealer, or regulated intermediary status

For full regulatory detail, see our Disclaimer.

FAQ

Questions on partnership with Stead Global

What types of institutions can partner with Stead Global?

We may discuss partnerships with regulated banks, EMIs, payment institutions, FX providers, trade finance companies, Islamic finance providers, and compliance or onboarding specialists serving cross-border SMEs. Suitability depends on corridor coverage, service scope, and alignment with our referral assessment process.

Does Stead Global act as a broker, agent, or exclusive distributor?

No. Stead Global is not a regulated intermediary, broker-dealer, or exclusive agent. We provide non-regulated consultancy and referral assessment. Any commercial or referral arrangement is discussed case by case and does not guarantee client volume or exclusivity.

How does referral to partner institutions work?

After requirement and documentation readiness review, suitable SME cases may be referred to independent regulated providers where relevant. The provider conducts its own onboarding, compliance review, and approval. Stead Global does not control provider decisions.

Does Stead Global onboard our clients on our behalf?

No. Stead Global does not open accounts, settle payments, or onboard clients directly. We may support readiness review and introductions, but regulated services are provided only by the independent provider subject to their processes and approval.

Which corridors do partners typically serve through Stead Global?

We see SME cases across UAE, Africa, Asia, and Middle East trade routes — including UAE ↔ Africa, UAE ↔ Asia, Singapore ↔ Africa, India ↔ Middle East, China ↔ Middle East, and multi-origin procurement flows. Corridor fit is assessed during partnership discussions.

How do we start a partnership discussion?

Complete the partnership form below with your institution type, countries covered, and services offered. Our team will review whether a discussion may be relevant. This does not confirm partnership acceptance or any commercial terms.

Partner inquiry

Tell us about your institution

Complete the form below and our team will review whether a partnership discussion may be relevant.

By submitting, you acknowledge that Stead Global is not a bank, payment institution, lender, or investment firm and may contact you about collaboration discussions.