AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Finance: Malaysia’s government wants lenders to focus on funding quality, not just access to credit, so small firms can invest, raise productivity and offer better-paid jobs. Sports Businesses: Kenya’s new partnership plans an accelerator and dedicated investment facility for local SMEs as the country prepares to co-host AFCON 2027. Small-Business Lending: South African fintech Yoco secured $100 million to expand merchant financing, after channeling $397 million to 40,000 businesses. Startup Support: The EU is launching a €520 million chip-design platform for European startups and SMEs. Business Rules: Ukraine passed measures to simplify bankruptcy for small and microbusinesses, alongside changes to VAT administration. Market Access: Eswatini lawmakers gave illegally operated foreign businesses at least 12 months to leave, amid efforts to increase local ownership and concerns about whether local traders are ready to take over.
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