AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Financing Watch: Malaysia’s central bank says SME lending is still “supportive,” but warns that temporary relief can’t keep up with recurring shocks like higher input costs, tighter margins, and slower customer payments. SME Payments & Trade: DHL Express and partners Standard Bank and MTN are rolling out the GoTrade platform to cut cross-border barriers for African SMEs. AI for Business Ops: Liferay reports 54% of companies are already running AI agents, but only 25% measure impact—privacy, security, cost, and training are the big blockers. Workforce Staffing: Intelliworx rebrands its rural healthcare recruiting platform as Workready, aiming to speed hiring and credentialing for rural providers. Local Recovery Funding: Asheville businesses applied for Helene recovery grants—772 applicants requested $42.4M, with awards expected in late September. Cyber Risk: Colombia’s justice ministry says ransomware hit Aug. 2, encrypting files and disrupting public services ahead of a presidential handover. SMB Confidence: Canada’s small business confidence drops again, with many operating with little cash and reporting gaps in insurance coverage.
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