AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance & Payments: Airtel Money Kenya is rolling out Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet for SMEs to separate sales from personal cash, track mini statements, and reduce unauthorized reversals—while also expanding 50% cashback on eligible transactions. SME Growth & Support: The Cayman Islands’ Business Growth Incubator Programme says eight entrepreneurs just finished a 15-month training-and-advising run, with one-on-one support to help them apply what they learned. Local Business & Customer Experience: Middlesbrough Council rejected a Costa drive-thru plan, citing parking and pedestrian-vehicle conflict risks—local businesses celebrated the decision. SME Policy & Costs: A new “Progress Bill” in the Philippines would raise the PIT tax-exempt threshold and adjust brackets, plus add MCIT relief for micro and small enterprises, but it’s projected to cut government revenue by about ₱75B a year. SME Risk & Compliance: CREST launched AI-enabled penetration testing accreditation standards, aiming to help cybersecurity providers prove responsible AI use in services. Business Disputes: Buc-ee’s sued an Ohio corner store over a beaver logo, arguing customer confusion despite the store’s long-running branding.
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