All articles by Archana Rani
Archana Rani
Triodos Bank secures €200m in EIF guarantees to support SMEs across Europe
This agreement expands the partnership that has delivered over €600m in SME funding across Europe since 2018.
Ultimate Finance’s new funding reaches £62m in Q1 2025
In the first three months of 2025, the company confirmed more than 500 new facilities across its range of financial solutions.
UK SMEs eager to invest but await Spring Statement for economic clarity
The BFS Q1 2025 SME Confidence Tracker found that 87% of businesses plan to invest this year.
EIF and Gilion to provide €43m in growth financing for tech firms
This initiative is particularly targeted at SMEs and small mid-caps within the SaaS sector.
Haydock Finance appoints new chief credit officer
MacGregor will spearhead the credit function and drive initiatives to enhance service excellence within Haydock.
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EIB approves €160m package for Tuscany SMEs
This package will be accessible to the 321 companies that were selected in the 2023 research and development calls.
ČSOB selects nCino to upgrade commercial and SME lending operations
The move aligns with ČSOB’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency and provide a seamless digital experience for its clients.
NACFB members facilitate 70% of UK’s £38bn SME lending
The 2024 survey data shows that, on average, commercial lenders depend on brokers for 67% of SME finance transactions.
EIB Group provides €132m to Erste Bank to expand lending to Croatian businesses
The financial package aims to bolster ESB’s lending capabilities to mid-caps, micro-entrepreneurs, and social enterprises.
Lending platform Funding Circle swings to profit in 2024
The company’s revenue grew to £160.1m, compared to £130.1m a year ago.