AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & Payments: Visa launched the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform to help banks spot cyber threats earlier—aimed at stopping fraud before it hits card transactions. SMB Funding & Credit: India’s Indifi is set to raise $8.3M led by ICICI Venture to expand its digital lending for MSMEs, while Trinidad’s manufacturers’ group is pushing to clear a VAT refund backlog that’s tying up reinvestment. Local Business Survival: UK hospitality operators face pressure as Shrewsbury’s BID calls for VAT cuts and other cost relief after closures; in the U.S., small tourist towns report more Americans staying closer to home, shifting spending toward local restaurants and attractions. Tech for Small Firms: Ipswich’s Lovely Pixel rolled out a free website health check to help local businesses fix search and mobile issues without a sales pitch. Business Continuity: A Grimsby cafe owner pushed back after an MP singled out a new shop in parliament, highlighting how local attention can overlook other independents. Ownership & Growth: Cherrybee’s Floral and Gifts changed hands after 28 years, and Metrocentre’s “The Crescent” is adding 10 independent brands. Disaster Relief: FEMA says some Michigan counties may qualify for federal help after April tornadoes, storms, and flooding.
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