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Government guarantees not being extended by banks

Worrying statistics reveal that nine out of ten SMEs say banks have not extended government backed loans to them, despite the introduction of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme. (more…)

Business confidence suffers sharpest fall ever

Business Climate Index paints a damning picture for SMEs in the current environment. (more…)


EIB lending to SMEs up by 42% in 2008

The European Investment Bank's increased lending underscored its commitment to provide rapid, additional support for the European economy in the current…


Possible management buy-out at Cattles Invoice Finance

More directors are suspended at the Cattles group as the company considers selling its invoice finance arm. (more…)

#Deloitte#financial services#invoice


Forty percent increase in money owed to SMEs

Recent research shows that UK payments times for SMEs have topped 41 days beyond agreed payment terms. (more…)

#cash-flow#late payment#Paid


Eurofactor may merge with Credit Agricole Leasing

Crédit Agricole, the French bank, is considering merging Crédit Agricole Leasing and Eurofactor. (more…)

#bank#Credit Agricole#leasing


Another new member at the Association

The German Factoring Association boasts its 26th member. (more…)

#bank#German Factoring Association


Factoring in the grey areas

Complications in the issuing of factoring licenses in Russia are presenting obstacles to local factors looking to develop financial services…


Parex Leasing and Factoring freezes operations

The crisis at Latvia's Parex Bank is evidently having a knock-on effect, with its Azeri subsidiary PLF temporarily closed to new business. (more…)

#bank#bankruptcy#banks


SME credit line announced

Banks prove themselves unwilling to lend to SMEs so Madrid steps into the breach with a new credit line. (more…)

#banks#crisis#funding


Santander to strengthen SME offering

Santander, and their British subsidiary Alliance and Leicester, are looking to buck the banking trend in the UK and offer…


Eurofactor's Barometer an insight into European business

Eurofactor's Barometer provides an extensive survey of European business including an examination of receivables management.   (more…)

President Basescu tells businesses to turn to the banks

The Romanian President expressed his confidence in the country's banking system and is encouraging local business to turn to banks…

#bank#banks#crisis

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