AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSME Growth & Cyber Priorities: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report says EEMEA SMEs are chasing growth while still valuing stability, with 78% prioritizing cyberthreat protection and 77% excited about AI—plus higher interest in crypto and stablecoins for payments. Retail Stress in Singapore: A very small retailer in Singapore says one or two bad months could sink the business, citing rising costs and weaker consumer sentiment, echoing broader liquidity pressure for debt-heavy SMEs. Climate-to-Investment Push: Fiji was picked for the BRIDGE pilot to turn climate pledges into funded projects, with a focus on renewable power for rural communities—aimed at unlocking wider economic benefits for households and small businesses. Payments & SME Financing in MENA: Paymob secured a $35m pre-Series C led by Mubadala and EBRD to expand MENA payments infrastructure, while Mastercard and Upfront are also moving into commercial card payments for MENA SMEs. Fuel Cost Squeeze (Middle East-linked): Coverage ties diesel/heating-oil spikes to Middle East conflict and supply disruptions, warning that small operators face margin pressure as transport and energy costs surge. SME Lending in Iraq: A workshop highlights Iraq’s push to strengthen SME resilience and improve loan access through targeted support.
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