AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUPI MDR Fight: India’s Payments Council says UPI stays free for consumers and small merchants won’t be forced to pay MDR, even as politicians debate who bears costs and whether zero MDR is essential for adoption. FDI for E-commerce: India amends FDI rules to expand large-scale e-commerce access for MSMEs, artisans, farmers and fishermen—potentially widening markets beyond local shops. Small-Business Immigration Shock: NYC Mayor Mamdani reacts to the end of Haitian TPS, warning it will disrupt workers and small business owners who’ve built lives in the city. Local Payments Pressure Abroad: Cuba’s forced electronic payments are backfiring in Sancti Spíritus, with reports of surcharges up to 40% and some businesses rejecting transfers. Cyber/AI Creator Caution: Facebook’s Professional Mode can boost reach for small brands, but privacy mistakes can accidentally expose personal posts. Data Center Backlash: Georgia’s data center boom brings investment and growing resident opposition, including pauses on new applications in some cities. Main Street Reality Checks: A small-town bank’s “Give Joy” cash event highlights community-first banking, while separate reports show rising costs and theft risks hitting small operators.
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