AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking Access: A new hub in Stokesley, England, is bringing cash services back for residents and small businesses after the town lost its last bank branch. Growth Finance: India extended its Mudra loan guarantee scheme to 2031, with a ₹5,000 crore fund intended to support up to ₹12.6 lakh crore in loans; South African lender Yoco also secured $100 million to expand small-business lending. Digital Tools: HSBC UK and Stripe launched Tap to Pay for small businesses, while a university-private sector partnership rolled out a free cybersecurity tool. New Markets: Kenya and the African Sports and Creative Institute plan an accelerator and investment facility for local sports businesses ahead of AFCON 2027. Business Risks: Canadian manufacturers say tariff uncertainty is costing them U.S. customers even when their products face no duties. Disaster Recovery: Flooding in western North Carolina has wiped out businesses, with owners in McCaysville beginning cleanup and trying to start over.
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