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Helping Irish SMEs meet their Brexit Challenges

The €300m Brexit Loan Scheme, which was launched by the Irish Government last week will be a highly effective support for businesses.

Supporting 23,000 Irish SMEs with €925m in new lending

2017 was a transformative year for the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI).

SBCI allocates additional €200m to AIB for low-cost funding for Irish SMEs

SBCI and Merrion Fleet announce new €25m fleet finance fund for Irish SMEs

SBCI and FEXCO Asset Finance announce €70 million in specialist leasing finance for Irish SMEs

29 November 2016: The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and FEXCO Asset Finance today announce a new funding package of €70 million that will allow Irish SMEs to borrow at a lower cost for specialist equipment and vehicles.

Over 1600 Irish SMEs benefit from Strategic Banking Corporation loans in its first four months

Staffing, energy costs and access to finance are biggest worries for Irish SMEs, SBCI survey reveals

 Strong preference among Irish SMEs for green investments that reduce energy costs  61% of Irish SMEs have reduced or stopped importing supplies from Britain post-Brexit but 34% have reduced or stopped exporting there

SBCI and Bibby Financial Services Ireland launch €45 invoice financing fund for Irish SMEs

SBCI announces new partnership with Close Brothers to bring €30m in new low-cost funding to Irish SMEs

Bibby Financial Services Ireland and SBCI launch new Trade Finance product as part of its €70m funding facility for Irish SMEs

Ability to buy and sell goods before needing to pay for them will enhance Irish SMEs’ capacity for international trade ahead of Brexit

Investment Plan for Europe: EIF and the SBCI sign an agreement to provide €100 million for Irish SMEs

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) have signed the first COSME agreement in Ireland.

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Finance Ireland announce €50m in new funding for Irish SMEs

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Finance Ireland announce €75m in new funding for Irish SMEs

The SBCI is delighted to launch new funding for Irish SMEs with a €50m equipment, machinery and vehicle programme through specialist SME lender Capitalflow

Capitalflow is a recently established non-bank lender that will act as on-lender of €50m provided by the SBCI to give SMEs access to new forms of lower-cost funding for new and used equipment, machinery and vehicles. Capitalflow & SBCI-backed leasing and hire purchase products will be available immediately, with further details...

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and First Citizen Finance announce €50m in new lower-cost funding for Irish agri-business SMEs

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) teams up with Ulster Bank to provide €75m in new lower-cost funding to Irish SMEs

SBCI publishes its Mid-year 2020 update

Twelve Credit Unions Join €2bn COVID Credit Guarantee Scheme

CUDA and ILCU Groups ready to lend to Irish SMEs

Guaranteed Irish - Recovery Webinar

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Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme Information Webinar

Informative webinar on the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme.

SBCI teams up with Permanent TSB to provide €50m in new low-cost funding to SMEs

Permanent TSB is the 5th bank to join the €800m Future Growth Loan Scheme and becomes the SBCI’s 12th on-lending partner

Tánaiste Welcomes Credit Union Participation in COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme

Debt / Equity fundraising and grant supports for (early stage) ICT companies

This ArcLabs free virtual event will deliver valuable insights and discussions on topics that are particularly important to early-stage ICT companies.

Government Agrees Extension to €2bn Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme

Bibby Financial Services Ireland Join €2bn Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme

Tánaiste announces Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme extension

Tánaiste announces Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme extension

SBCI 2021 Year-end Statement

SBCI 2021 Year-end Statement

Local Enterprise Week: "Show Me The Money"

An afternoon online seminar featuring financing experts and organisations that invest in small and start-up businesses

Government Launches Further Low-Cost COVID-19 Loan Scheme

Government Launches Further Low-Cost COVID-19 Loan Scheme to Help Businesses

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AIB launches SBCI Future Growth Loan Scheme

The SBCI is delighted that AIB confirmed its participation in the Government of Ireland’s ‘Future Growth Loan Scheme,’ which is designed to provide support to SME and Agri businesses.

Ulster Bank is now accepting applications for the Future Growth Loan Scheme Fund

The SBCI is delighted to announce that, from today, Ulster Bank is accepting loan applications for the Irish Government’s ‘Future Growth Loan Scheme,’ a €300 million loan scheme delivered by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI).

Bank of Ireland Launches SBCI Future Growth Loan Scheme Fund

Future Growth Loan Scheme aims to support SME's and agricultural investments.

SBCI publishes 2019 progress update and 2018 annual report and accounts

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), Ireland’s national promotional institution for low-cost flexible funding for SMEs, has today published a 2019 progress update and its 2018 annual report and accounts.

SBCI issues open call for lending partners for new €300 million Future Growth Loan Scheme

21 January 2019: The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has issued an open call inviting banks and other lenders to take part in the Future Growth Loan Scheme, which is being developed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in partnership with the Department of Finance, the European Investment Bank Group (EIB) and the SBCI.

SBCI seeks lending partners for new €300 million Future Growth Loan Scheme

SBCI seeks lending partners for new €300 million Future Growth Loan Scheme

First Citizen has repaid its €40m loan Facility from the SBCI following the company's recent raising of commercial funding

SBCI publishes 2018 progress update and 2017 annual report and accounts

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), Ireland’s national promotional institution for low-cost flexible funding for SMEs, has today published a 2018 progress update and its 2017 annual report and accounts.

SBCI supports over 21,000 SMEs with loans totalling €855m

The SBCI has published its annual report and accounts for 2016

The SBCI has published its annual report and accounts for 2016

SBCI publishes progress report to end of 2016

1 March 2017: The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) today published a progress update for 2016 which shows that more than 12,500 SMEs have now drawn down €544 million in lower cost SBCI loans.

SBCI sources €450 million in new funding to meet strong SME demand for low-cost loans

16 December 2016: The SBCI has obtained a further €450 million in funding to facilitate the growing demand for SBCI loans and bring its current funding capacity from its original €800 million to €1.25 billion.

SBCI supports 8,619 SMEs with loans totalling €347m

SBCI urges SMEs to explore new sources of funding

SBCI supporting Midlands businesses return to growth

Press Release SBCI Results to June 2015

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) launches €400 million of low-cost, long-term funding for SMEs

SBCI 2015: A positive impact on SME financing

SBCI Data Protection Statement

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The SBCI is delighted to announce new partnership with SME Finance & Leasing Solutions DAC

SBCI publishes 2020 progress update and new strategy for 2020-2025

Government Launches €500 million Long-term lending for SMEs, Farmers and Fishing

€2 billion COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme Open

SBCI Annual Report & Financial Statements 2020

The SBCI has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2020.

Brexit Impact Loan Scheme open for applications from today

Government Launches €330m Scheme to help SMEs, farmers and fishers respond to Brexit. Low-cost loans between €25,000 and €1.5 million available

The SBCI and Fexco Asset Finance announce €40m extension to SME lending partnership

The SBCI and Fexco Asset Finance announce €40m extension to SME lending partnership

SBCI partners with Microfinance Ireland to provide €30m in new lower-cost funding to Irish small businesses

SBCI partners with Microfinance Ireland to provide €30m in new lower-cost funding to Irish small businesses

AIB is now open to loan applications under the Brexit Impact Loan Scheme

AIB is now open to loan applications under the Brexit Impact Loan Scheme

Tánaiste Announces Metamo Credit Unions to Take Part in Brexit Impact Loan Scheme

Tánaiste Announces Metamo Credit Unions to Take Part in Brexit Impact Loan Scheme

The SBCI and SME Finance & Leasing announces an additional €10m in lower cost funding for SMEs throughout Ireland

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Finance Ireland announce new €75m low-cost lending fund for SMEs

SBCI launches €150m low-cost loans for SMEs to cut their energy costs and reduce carbon emissions

SBCI launches €150m low-cost loans for SMEs to cut their energy costs and reduce carbon emissions

SBCI is delighted to welcome the addition of Capitalflow as a partner for the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

SBCI is delighted to welcome the addition of Capitalflow as a partner for the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

Business Beyond Borders a Digital Business Ireland Event

''Business Beyond Borders'' a Digital Business Ireland Event

SBCI welcomes AIB to the Energy Efficiency low-cost loan scheme

SBCI welcomes AIB to the Energy Efficiency low-cost loan scheme

Government Signs Funding Agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

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Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue announce first lender to the market for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme

Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue announce first lender to the market for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme. Scheme will provide reduced interest rate loans to small businesses, farmers and fishers.

Fexco Asset Finance joins the SBCI's Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

Fexco Asset Finance joins the SBCI’s Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

The SBCI welcomes Finance Ireland to the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

The SBCI welcomes Finance Ireland to the Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue welcome AIB as lender for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme

Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue welcome AIB as lender for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme. Scheme provides reduced interest loans to SMEs, farmers and fishers.

Finance Ireland repays its latest €75m loan facility from the SBCI

Finance Ireland repays its latest €75m loan facility from the SBCI

Minister Coveney, McGrath, and McConalogue announce first lender to the Market for €500 Million Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

Minister Coveney, McGrath, and McConalogue announce first lender to the Market for €500 Million Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

Capitalflow announces €75m Asset Finance funding to SME customers

Capitalflow announces €75m Asset Finance funding to SME customers at 25% rate discount under Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme (UCGS)

Ministers Richmond, Carroll MacNeill and Heydon welcome the Credit Unions to the market for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme

Ministers Richmond, Carroll MacNeill and Heydon welcome the Credit Unions to the market for €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme. The Scheme provides attractive terms and conditions and reduced interest rate loans to small businesses, farmers and fishers.

Government and EIB Group confirm support for new low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme

Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue welcome AIB as lender for the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

Ministers Coveney, McGrath and McConalogue welcome AIB as lender for €500 million Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

Finance Ireland becomes first non-bank lender to join Government’s low-cost Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme for SMEs

Linked Finance joins the Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme

Linked Finance joins the Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme

PTSB joins the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

PTSB joins the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

SBCI and BVP launch €50m Green Transition Finance product

SBCI and BVP launch €50m Green Transition Finance product to support Irish businesses in achieving sustainability goals