Securitisation market could help with SME funding

The securitisation markets could be one of the most effective ways of developing non-bank funding and introducing much needed liquidity into the economy, particularly for the SME sector.

The Government is using the EU presidency to push a number of non-bank funding models throughout the eurozone

The Department of Finance is currently working on proposals on how to develop a securitisation model that would benefit SMEs in this country. Department officials have held a series of meetings with officials from other state agencies as well as academics and the private sector to develop proposals.