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# SME lending

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The OECD says lending to small business 'plummeted' by 77% during bust

The segment is still struggling to access finance as loan volumes decrease, according to the report.

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Jul 8th 2014, 12:28 PM

The Evening Fix: Wednesday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Aug 22nd 2012, 7:56 PM

Bank of Ireland says it's 'concerned' that SMEs believe banks are not lending

The bank is reacting to the findings of Central Bank research which shows that Ireland has one of the highest rejection rate for SME loans.

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Aug 22nd 2012, 6:03 PM

Credit Reviewer says banks need to show more 'risk-taking' in lending

John Trethowan’s eighty quarterly review criticises banks for not being adventurous enough in lending to businesses.

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Jun 5th 2012, 9:42 AM