AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Payments: Visa says contactless payments now reach 67% in Trinidad and Tobago, with more opportunity to bring small businesses into the shift. Small-Business Lending: The SBA launched its iCAP platform to speed delivery of 7(a) loans, while Pakistan set aside Rs300 billion in export financing for SME exporters. Startup Finance: Canada’s new Growth Incentive offers investors a tax exemption on up to C$15 million in capital gains, alongside a C$75 million pre-seed and seed investment stream. Access to Credit: Blackstone plans to invest Rs5,000 crore in IIFL Finance, which says the capital will support expanded lending to underserved households and small businesses. Veteran-Owned Firms: Veterans Small Business Week is spotlighting entrepreneurs who bring military skills into business ownership. Skills and Startups: A UNDP-backed programme in Turkmenistan will offer digital, AI and entrepreneurship training, with priority for underserved applicants.
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