AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Payments Boost: BPI will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital transfers via InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1, after the central bank lifted its cap—expected to affect 9M+ enrolled users and push more frequent digital payments for small businesses. SME Support & Trade: Malaysia and the EU say they’ve completed talks on key MEUFTA chapters, including an SME-focused track, aiming to finalize the deal by 2027. SME Growth Tech: Growgent.ai launched an AI Growth Engine for small and midsize service businesses, targeting faster responses and more conversions without proportional payroll increases. Local Business Resilience: A UK Pilates studio, Rise Studio, was named a finalist for a national award just weeks after opening, highlighting how small operators can win early traction. Business Risk Watch: Data from Puerto Rico shows some firms file for bankruptcy more than once, with plan noncompliance and new legal shocks driving repeat failures. SME Finance Partnerships: Banque Misr and Vodafone Business expanded digital banking solutions for MSMEs via the ENGEZ platform, including online account onboarding and express lending.
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