Banks Report UK 08-11-2004 Small firms prefer foreign banks, report states Three foreign-owned retail banks have taken the top slots as the country’s best small-business lenders. Further extending a lead it has held for nine years is Allied Irish Banks (AIB)…… 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#banks#forum#NatWest#WHO