AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Lending & Finance: EBRD launched a $100mn loan facility with KCB Bank Kenya to expand credit for small and medium enterprises, with 30% earmarked for women-led firms and 30% for green investments, plus advisory support to help borrowers become more bankable. Disaster Relief: Wisconsin storm and flooding victims have one month left to apply for FEMA help or SBA physical disaster loans—deadline is Aug. 31. Travel & Labor Risk for Small Firms: WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice ahead of a possible Aug. 2 work stoppage, while offering fee-free one-time itinerary changes for affected travelers. Local Commerce: Freeport’s Nautical Mile Craft and Gift Fair drew 30+ vendors, aiming to rebuild local shopping and support independent sellers after a five-year gap. Policy Watch: Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.9% in June as retail fuel inflation cooled, while MSMEs remain resilient—nearly 1.3mn firms make up 96% of businesses. Tech for SMBs: Egypt’s National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard launched a USD corporate debit card to support cross-border payments for SMEs.
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