AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Funding Scrutiny: Bulgaria’s Deputy PM Pekanov ordered an audit of an SME funding selection process after delays for 1,100 enterprises, with results to be published once the legality check is finished. Energy Transition for SMEs: Ireland’s energy transition report says solar is the top priority for small and mid-sized firms, with “Solar-as-a-Service” gaining traction to overcome upfront cost barriers. Faster Cross-Border Payments: Bank of America plans next-quarter real-time cross-border payments for corporates and institutions, while XTransfer and Societe Generale signed an MoU to streamline trade payment infrastructure. Dubai Startup Speed-Up: Dubai launched “SME in a Box,” a single platform to access licensing, banking, digital payments, logistics and telecom services to cut setup time and costs. Local Business Pressure Points: A mall in Tucker, Georgia issued 30-day eviction notices to small retailers, forcing inventory relocation. Payments Credit Push (Nigeria): Moniepoint’s CEO urged the CBN to build credit products on top of payment infrastructure using transaction data. Tech for Small Teams: Meta rolled out Instagram Plus at $3.99/month with longer story availability and creator-focused audience tools. Health Cost Savings: A UK study links earlier home peritoneal dialysis to better outcomes and nearly £200M in NHS savings over five years.
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