AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance & Inclusion: MCC Banking rolled out an international financial inclusion strategy to expand access to basic services for people and communities still outside the formal system, combining training, simpler tech, and small-business credit. SMB Capacity Building: DCCDC BOSSTANK launched a one-year back-office support pilot in Washington, DC, giving 40+ small businesses (22 entrepreneurs) hands-on help with bookkeeping, taxes, compliance, branding, and sales pipelines. Payments & Trade Tools: StoneX agreed to acquire Brazil’s Banco Travelex to deepen FX and payments for Brazilian firms, including local accounts and PIX-enabled banking features. AI for Business Growth: Qintess committed to spend at least $6.5M over three years on Fusemachines’ agentic AI products, aiming to become more “AI-native” and roll the tech into its enterprise offerings across South America. Crypto/Fintech Ecosystems: Bitget Wallet launched a global affiliate program offering up to 60% commission on trading and rebates tied to referred card spending. Disaster Impact on Local Economies: Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake left hundreds dead and thousands missing, with major cities hit—an immediate stress test for small firms and supply chains.
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