AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Banking Boost: Kuwait’s NBK is doubling down on SME growth with an integrated business-banking bundle (payments, POS financing, and day-to-day support under one roof), while Jordan’s Bank al Etihad joins a “Guarantee for Employment” program that ties financing to job creation. MSME Credit Push (India): Gujarat banks disbursed Rs 3.79 lakh crore to MSMEs in 2025-26, hitting 122% of the SLBC target and underscoring how fast credit access is becoming a policy priority. Regulation That Hits the Bottom Line (Kuwait): Kuwait’s new delivery rules cap delivery fees and limit platform commissions, forcing third-party apps to rethink pricing and surcharges—an immediate pressure point for small merchants. AI for Small Business (Philippines): The DTI AI and Scale Up Center launched as a hands-on hub to help startups and local SMEs adopt AI and digital tools, turning policy into practical training. Workforce & Compliance Tech: Microsoft is retiring its Admin app from Teams/Outlook/Microsoft365.com in October, nudging small firms toward dedicated admin centers. Local Skills for Income: A Hodeida training course in pastry, confectionery, and project management aims to help women with disabilities start and run income-generating micro-enterprises.
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