EIB and ING sign Benelux loan facility for small and medium-sized ...
(WorldNews Belgium)

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is making EUR 350 million available for investment by small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. For businesses in these countries the EIB`s involvement means that they benefit from a lower interest rate. `It is very important for small businesses throughout Europe to have access to funds with which they can finance their investments and achieve growth,` says Pim van Ballekom, EIB Vice-President responsible for lending operations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. `Despite the fact that the economy is picking up again, often, access to credit is still an obstacle...