SMEs

British Business Bank says private debt plays ‘vital’ role for UK SMEs

Private debt has played a major role in funding small UK businesses and is set to be vital to SME recovery post-covid.

SMEs: How private debt can ease the travails for owners

UK SMEs are increasingly looking to fund managers rather than banks, according to Connection Capital’s Claire Madden

Covid-19 puts SMEs on life support

SMEs are struggling due to extended lockdowns intended to prevent the spread of covid-19, and in the UK a generous government lending scheme now dominates the market. But private fund managers also have a role to play, maintains John Bakie

Mercia secures £20m for SME debt fund first close

The fund is backed by Greater Manchester Pension Fund and will particularly focus on businesses in the north of England.

Lenders providing a lifeline to SMEs

There is still demand for alternative finance, and this is set to grow further as government schemes are pulled back.