AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSMB Banking & Payments: Maybank rolled out its next-gen Maybank2E platform, letting SMEs manage cash, trade finance and FX with one login, faster activation, and online account opening in minutes. Business Registration: Malaysia’s SSM teamed up with Terengganu’s entrepreneur group to push legal company registration and LLP awareness for micro and small traders. Visa Crackdown: Malaysia’s PM warned that some foreigners misuse visitor/student visas to run businesses, directing tougher action to protect local jobs. SME Policy Push (UK): Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham backed business-rate relief for single-site shops and raised the threshold for when small firms start paying. SME Tech Deal (Europe): Cegid completed its acquisition of Shine, aiming to build a cloud-native, AI-driven financial hub for SMBs and accountants. Local Business Protection (Vermont): Front Porch Forum founders are exploring employee ownership to keep jobs and community benefits from being bought out. Tourism Boost (Dominica): Dominica reported 19% growth in stayover arrivals and a 23% jump in cruise passengers, with tourism spending supporting local agriculture and small businesses.
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