AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Financing & Capital Markets: Malaysia launched PKS@BURSA with RM50m to help 200 high-potential SMEs list on Bursa Malaysia by 2030, offering RM2m–RM5m financing (≤5% profit rate) and up to a 20% rebate on listing costs. MSME Policy Upgrade: Bahrain’s Chamber welcomed a Cabinet-approved update to MSME classification, saying it will broaden targeted support and expand financing access for a sector that makes up 93.4% of active commercial registrations. Funding for Growth: Nigeria’s Development Bank of Nigeria says it has disbursed over N1tn to more than 1m MSMEs, supporting 1.6m jobs, with plans to issue N500bn in guarantees. SME Access to Public Markets: Meesho and BSE launched Project Shikhar to help MSMEs become investor-ready for the BSE SME platform. Local Business Boosts: Lancaster’s new Capital Day festival (Sept. 26) aims to draw visitors and spotlight downtown vendors; and Indiana’s Hand Up LLC launched as a licensed continuing education sponsor for real estate agents. Cost Pressure Watch: Iran’s fast-rising prices are squeezing small shops and households as supply and trade disruptions bite. Community Markets: Glen Dale’s weekly farmers market opened, featuring young vendor Poppyseed Soaps.
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