Monthly Archives: April 2012

Uganda: In Need of Cash

Conditions imposed on borrowers continue to prevent a large number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to access finance despite increased lending to the sector. The National Bank of Rwanda, which regulates the financial sector, indicates that credit from banks … Continue reading

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Govt ready to support SMEs: Pervaiz Elahi

LAHORE: Senior Federal Minister Industries and Defence Production Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Monday said the government would extend its all out support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for economic prosperity in the country. Presiding over a meeting to review … Continue reading

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SMEs program aims P13.5-M loan aid in Eastern Visayas

PALO, Leyte — A program designed to upgrade the technology application of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is eyeing to pour out a minimum of P13.5-million loan assistance in Eastern Visayas this year. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional … Continue reading

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Small firms to drive loan growth

STANDARD Bank expects growth of at least 7% in loans to small and medium companies this year, lifted by strong demand for “unsecured lending” to small enterprises. Zweli Manyathi, Standard Bank’s director of mid-corporate and business banking, said yesterday just … Continue reading

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