AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Finance: IFC and SMBC launched a $500M supply chain finance facility to speed invoice payments for SMEs in emerging markets, using large buyers’ credit strength to unlock working capital and resilience. Cross-Border Payments for Sellers: Payoneer renewed its Etsy partnership through 2029, keeping cross-border payouts available for small sellers across 16 markets, including South America. Tourism SME Support: WTTC and the ICC signed a partnership aimed at giving travel and tourism SMEs more tools, networks, and policy access, with SMEs making up about 85% of tourism businesses. Caribbean Travel Operations: Caribbean Airlines added a Tobago–Toronto nonstop route, resumed Trinidad–Caracas flights, and scheduled charter services to Panama—boosting connectivity for business and tourism. Local Business Rules: Port Zante in St. Kitts and Nevis introduced a trial no-solicitation zone for cruise arrivals, aiming to improve tourist experience while raising concerns for taxi and tour operators. Tech for Hiring: Workable rolled out native WhatsApp integration for recruiters, letting Latin America-focused hiring teams message candidates inside the platform. Retail Tech Expansion: Volaris Group acquired Brazil software provider Teknisa, strengthening tools for corporate foodservice and food retail operations.
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