Organisation: BFSI

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Concern as SMEs turn away from alternative finance

When the economic crisis was at its lowest point, there was great emphasis on the need for alternatives to traditional banking supports. Factoring, also known as invoice finance, was seen as one of the principle alternative financial intermediaries, offering a funding source for cash-strapped businesses by agreeing to pay the company up front the value of their sales invoice less a discount for commission and fees.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Most SMEs do not shop around for finance, says survey

Almost three-quarters of Irish SMEs only approach one institution when seeking finance, according to a new survey.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

SMEs ‘don’t shop around for credit’

Solely relying on traditional bank credit will only inhibit growth and job creation in SMEs, a new survey has warned.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Bibby new sponsors of Punchestown Gold Cup

Punchestown Racecourse announced yesterday that Bibby Financial Services Ireland (BFSI) are the new sponsors of the Punchestown Gold Cup, in a deal that will see the prize fund increasing by €50,000 to a total value of €200,000.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2014

Bibby has €60m to fund SME sector

One of the world’s largest funders of small business has pledged €60m to develop Ireland’s SME sector.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014