Ulster Bank has launched a new business package aimed at companies looking to export in 2015.

The business offering is designed to make it easier to enter new markets and combines access to specialists from Ulster Bank's international business team with a suite of online services.

The services include foreign exchange exposure management and global trade finance. Ulster Bank said that it also has nearly €2bn available to lend to SMEs this year.

Eddie Cullen, MD of the commercial banking division in Ulster Bank, said that for businesses in Ireland to maximise their potential, exporting overseas is a must.

He continued: “Ulster Bank is the only international bank in Ireland that can offer customers here connections across the UK and internationally through our correspondent banking and IBOS partner network.

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“We have a strong product suite that ensures their international business is conducted with a minimum of risk and understand the challenges they face.”