In many ways, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has been a microcosm of Ireland’s economic journey over the past nine years. Established in the aftermath of the financial crisis, it was designed to help funnel much-needed liquidity into the arms of small and medium-sized enterprises, many of whom were struggling to access capital from Ireland’s beleaguered banking system.   The state-owned bank initially operated through the main pillar banks. However, as the economy recovered, so too did its remit – and its operating model. Having started out providing liquidity, it has now pivoted to a guarantee model, advancing…

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