AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Business Policy: Quezon City in the Philippines enacted a new Cooperative Code to lock in long-term support for cooperatives, covering everything from registration and training to financing and market expansion. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Ghana’s 2026 minimum wage rose to GH¢21.77 a day, but workers say it still can’t cover rent, transport, food, utilities, and school costs. SME Finance & Fraud: Nigeria’s CBN reported a jump to 13,117 fraud-linked BVNs in 2025 as banks tighten crackdowns, while consumer credit shrank amid high borrowing costs. Banking Rules That Shape Access: A U.S. proposal to weaken the Community Reinvestment Act could reduce bank obligations to fund affordable housing and small-business needs in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Trade & Tariffs: A Michigan border community feels the drag of Trump’s tariff war with Canada, while one analysis says many U.S. small businesses aren’t treating the latest tariff moves as their main problem. Digital & AI for SMBs: The EU AI Act starts requiring AI-use transparency from Aug. 2, with knock-on implications for employers and businesses using AI in hiring and customer-facing work. SME Growth Signals: Oman’s Al Wusta Governorate hit nearly 7,000 commercial registrations, showing rising investor confidence. Tech for Operations: Safaricom cut M-Pesa business till transfer fees by up to 50%, aiming to lower costs for small traders moving daily collections.
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