AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Commerce & Community: Madison Public Market is set to open July 23 in a former Fleet Services building, aiming to give local food and artisan vendors a permanent spot and a year-round events hub. Small-Business Security: In South Africa’s Bonteheuwel, tuckshop owners say extortion and intimidation are escalating, with reports of gun offers “for protection” and attacks on spaza shops tied to criminal pressure. SMB Growth via Tech: ANNA Money bought UK Business Forums and Business Data Group to build an AI-powered “one platform” for company formation through bookkeeping, tax, and compliance. Payments & Expansion: Square-backed Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet says it’s expanded to 24 locations and is adding Square Marketing as it grows. Tourism Revenue: Malaysia’s Terengganu reported 6.5M tourists in the first half, generating RM1.4–RM1.5B, with a target of 9M by year-end. Policy & Regulation: Europe’s P2P lending rules are now fully standardized under ECSPR, pushing platforms into licensed compliance or out of scope.
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