AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCredit Access: Greek banks face rising bad loans, with non-performing loan rates at 11.2% for very small firms and 4.6% for SMEs. Research points to another hurdle: businesses often lack the financial records lenders need, while banks may be reluctant to assess them. Pakistan is backing bookkeeping and financial-literacy support to improve firms’ creditworthiness, and the U.S. SBA has launched iCAP to speed loan processing. Costs & Policy: The Bank of England’s rate increase to 4% adds pressure for borrowers. In Canada, small-business groups say the federal budget offered no dedicated tax relief despite tariff strains. Markets & Technology: China’s import expo is connecting a Nepalese cashmere business and hundreds of artisan families with new buyers. South Korea’s Kakao plans an AI advertising agent designed to make campaign management easier for smaller advertisers. Local Support: U.S. disaster loans are available to small businesses affected by the Willow Fire, while New Mexico is creating a restaurant advisory group to improve coordination on permits, inspections and food-safety rules.
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