AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Finance & Risk: The British Business Bank agreed a £500m ENABLE guarantee with Oxbury Bank to expand long-term lending for UK small agricultural businesses, with sustainability-linked pricing discounts. AI for Small Business: Verizon launched a $70m AI Skills for America programme offering free training via a portal and partners, aiming to close the AI skills gap for job seekers and SMBs. Digital Banking Expansion: VEON and Square Group won Bangladesh Bank approval for a digital bank license, backed by a $250m anchor investment, extending end-to-end mobile financial tools. SME Policy & Competition: Malaysia’s PM Anwar said the MADANI government is finalising measures to protect local MSMEs from foreign e-commerce competition, alongside RM28.6b in potential China-linked investments. Consumer Protection: The UK FCA refreshed Consumer Duty priorities, pushing firms to prove outcomes for retail customers rather than rely on prescriptive rules. Business Growth & Talent: Georgia’s data center and advanced manufacturing boom is driving $50b+ in regional investment, but a new report asks how prosperity can reach more communities. Workforce & Leadership: JPMorgan’s Security & Resilience Initiative brings a former Detroit permitting expert back to help coordinate public-private projects tied to strategic industries.
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