AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSMB Banking & Payments: Maybank rolled out its next-gen Maybank2E platform, aiming to let SMEs manage cash, trade finance and FX with one login, faster activation, and online account opening in minutes. Business Registration Push: Malaysia’s Companies Commission (SSM) teamed up with a local entrepreneur foundation to boost awareness of proper registration, LLPs and incorporation—especially for micro-entrepreneurs and small traders. Visa Scrutiny for MSMEs: Malaysia’s PM warned that some foreigners are misusing visitor/student visas to run businesses, including in the MSME sector, and ordered tougher enforcement. Hiring Reality Check: A new survey found employers are less confident resumes reflect real skills, yet still use them first—while many report being burned by misrepresented AI-generated resumes. SMB Demand Signals: Fiserv’s Small Business Index showed May sales flat month-to-month, with softer foot traffic but higher average tickets. SMB Tech Deal: Cegid completed its acquisition of Shine, building a cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for Europe’s SMBs and accountants. Energy for Small Businesses: Oman marked World Accreditation Day with a theme focused on how accreditation can help SMEs compete and innovate.
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