Banks Czech Republic 25-05-2005 Low interest rates are forcing banks to lend more to small businesses Low interest rates are forcing banks to lend more to consumers and small businesses. The turnaround in the banking sector since the late 1990s when state ownership and corporate ‘tunnelling’… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#financial services#interest rates#SME lending#smes