empirical taxonomy of SME financing patterns in Europe, applying cluster analyses. In order to investigate the cluster stability … of SMEs. Our results confirm the results of Moritz et al. (2016) and show that European SME financing is not homogenous …, but that different financing patterns exist. Our cluster analysis identifies seven distinct SME financing types based on …

the tool-set for SME finance, also against the background of market weaknesses for SME lending. It explains the mechanics … and logic of SME leasing and provides latest available market information. Furthermore, the paper explains in the form of … three case studies how SME leasing can be supported via credit enhancement techniques. These examples, taken from recent EIF …

environment, then looks at the main aspects of equity finance and the guarantee and SME securitisation markets. It also highlights …

This EIF Working Paper elaborates on the most recent update2 of the EIF SME Access to Finance (ESAF) Index, a composite … indicator that monitors SME external financing markets in the 28 EU countries. The ESAF was developed by EIF in collaboration …

market environment, then looks at the main aspects of equity finance and the markets for SME debt products, and, finally, it …