AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoSME Cybersecurity: A new report warns small firms are prime targets because they’re connected like bigger players but lack security budgets and cyber staff, with 46% of UK small businesses reporting a breach in the past year. Workforce & Benefits: New Jersey expands its state-run retirement auto-enrollment (RetireReady NJ) to more employers starting September, aiming to boost access for thousands of workers. Local Governance & Housing Finance: Vermont’s workforce housing push highlights a capital gap and points to expanded low-interest state financing as a way to make projects pencil out. Digital Payments & AI Readiness: DBS Hong Kong teams with Preface and Visa to help customers build practical AI readiness for everyday transactions. Cross-Border Trade Payments: XTransfer’s summit spotlights AI-driven compliance and faster settlement for SME exporters. SME Growth & Hiring: Cape Town accounts for nearly half of South Africa’s metro job growth over five years, underscoring where opportunity is concentrating. Tech for Legal Services: Cardium Law selects iManage to centralize documents and support AI innovation as firms scale.
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