AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSMB Banking Tech: Maybank rolled out Maybank2E, a single-login regional business banking platform for SMEs through large corporates, bundling cash management, trade finance and FX with online account opening in minutes. AI for SMBs: Cegid completed its acquisition of Shine, creating a cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for Europe’s SMBs and accountants with e-invoicing, accounting, payments, tax and payroll. SME Policy Leadership: South Korea’s President Lee tapped Han Seong-sook, the SME and startups minister, as prime minister to push AI transformation with growth that reaches small firms. Hiring Reality Check: A new survey finds employers distrust resumes yet still use them first, with many reporting hires where candidates misrepresented skills—fueling calls for more objective screening. Cost Pressure: Ireland’s small firms report costs up 44.4% since 2023, led by labor, energy and insurance. Capital for Growth: Zimbabwe’s chamber urged businesses to use diaspora remittances as long-term, investment-style capital. Energy Risk to Business: Malaysia’s crisis task force warned that energy and petrochemical disruptions can ripple into medical supplies, food packaging and fertilizers.
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