AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPayments & Merchant Growth: EBANX says it’s expanding in emerging markets, adding Pakistan for the next semester and rolling out a native Apple Pay decryption architecture across Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to reduce payment complexity for merchants. Digital Payments for SMBs: Apple launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Costa Rica and expanded it to Argentina, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama and Peru—letting small businesses accept contactless payments with just an iPhone and a compatible app. SME Finance & Risk: A new Esker Global Finance AI Trust Index finds finance leaders are pushing for more proof and control before giving AI more decision-making power, with governance and human oversight still key. Local Circular Economy: Nicaragua is promoting a national strategy to turn waste into business opportunities, with municipal programs supporting entrepreneurs in recycling and circular-economy efforts. Business Continuity Watch: Mexico’s Pacific coast is bracing for Hurricane Polo, with heavy rain and flood/mudslide risks that could disrupt local small businesses. Banking Modernization: Belize Bank signed a six-year deal with Backbase to modernize retail and business banking with digital onboarding, unified cash-flow visibility, and faster service resolution. SMB Networking: Miramar’s “First Fridays: Network & Chill” (Oct. 2) is set to connect Hispanic and Latin American entrepreneurs and small-business owners with local resources and speakers.
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