AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSMB Credit Access: India’s SBI is building a UPI-data tool to assess small business creditworthiness even without GST, aiming for end-to-end digital loans in about a day. Fintech for Merchants: PayU launched AI fraud protection for Indian merchants taking international card payments, using risk-based authentication to cut chargebacks without killing legitimate sales. SME Export & Policy Push: BRICS’ New Delhi Declaration puts MSMEs front and center, calling for stronger access to finance and technology and pushing reforms to global trade rules. Cross-Border Trade Tools: Indonesia’s Kadin proposes steps for BRICS trade—easier mobility for firms and professionals, interoperable payments, and better human-resource and trade-services infrastructure. Local Business Pressure: Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders is sparking fear and disruption for small operators, with reports of hostility and forced exits. Energy for Underserved Communities: Nigeria’s Mission 300 says distributed solar is key to reaching 70M people without electricity, backed by subsidy programs and private-sector rollout. AI Adoption at Main Street: A Chicago report highlights how small businesses are using AI tools to handle marketing and customer service more efficiently. UK Licensing Costs: London’s Exmouth Market traders face potential £800 fines unless they reduce outdoor seating, threatening a key revenue stream.
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