AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Lending: India’s credit growth hit 21% in October, with lending to micro, small and medium businesses up 25%; HSBC raised its forecast for annual loan growth to 18%. Women-Owned Businesses: The IFC is urging lenders to assess cash flow and digital transaction records—not just collateral—to widen financing access for women entrepreneurs in Africa. Trading Conditions: Victorian business conditions fell to the weakest level among Australian states, as higher rates, cost pressures and election uncertainty weighed on confidence. Payments: A survey found nearly one-third of UK small firms believe a payment glitch can cost them a sale, and 30% have lost one because they couldn’t accept a customer’s preferred payment method. Small Business Landscape: UK business numbers fell by 104,000, driven by a decline in microbusinesses and sole traders.
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