AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Lending & Credit Access: The EBRD launched a $100mn financing facility with KCB Bank Kenya to expand SME credit, with 30% earmarked for women-led firms and 30% for green investments, plus support to help smaller businesses become more bankable. Regulation & Red Tape: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, pushing agencies to better weigh rule costs and consider alternatives that reduce burdens on small firms. Labor Disruption Risk: Canada’s WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice ahead of a possible Aug. 2 work stoppage, warning small businesses that rely on summer tourism could face major revenue hits if travel is disrupted. Tax Policy Pressure: In the Philippines, government is studying excise and health tax changes to offset an estimated P66bn revenue gap from President Marcos’ tax relief plan. Cost of Doing Business: Nigeria’s FCCPC warned electricity DisCos not to pass the cost of replacing obsolete prepaid meters to customers, signaling potential sanctions. Local Business Impact: Florida’s proposed property tax amendment is set to force trade-offs that could raise costs for some homeowners. Energy Reliability: The Bahamas is facing continued power failures, with outages disrupting daily life and business operations.
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