Tax Reporting & Inclusion: Journalists at Kenya’s International Tax Justice Academy were urged to move beyond official narratives and report how tax choices hit women, youth, people with disabilities, and informal workers differently. Cross-Border Payments & Fraud: XTransfer says emerging markets need stronger payment infrastructure and regulator-to-industry cooperation to cut fraud and speed up B2B cross-border transfers, pitching its AI risk platform TradePilot. SME Finance Growth Push: CIB Kenya’s new CEO Tirus Mwithiga unveiled a plan to scale the lender from Tier III toward Tier II, with retail lending, SME financing, tech upgrades, and deeper trade links. Local Business Support Networks: Tampa Bay Latin Chamber highlighted city support programs and “mental fortitude” for entrepreneurs at a growth-focused event. SME Cashflow Pressure: A UK-focused report warns late payments are strangling SMEs, with millions of overdue invoices and daily business closures tied to slow payers. Regulation for Food Trucks: Bahrain gave food truck operators a six-month grace period to regularise under updated safety, organisation, and urban planning rules. Energy Costs for Small Operators: Barbados approved LPG price increases of about 3.3%–3.7%, raising costs for households and small food businesses. Talent for Accounting Firms: ACCA launched an SMP Talent Management Toolkit to help small and medium accounting practices recruit, train, and retain staff amid AI-driven change. AI in Business: A piece on why work experience still matters alongside qualifications reinforces a practical hiring trend for small firms.