AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTax Relief Push for Workers & SMBs: Philippine lawmakers say President Marcos Jr.’s SONA plan would raise the income-tax exemption to P350,000 and also exempt small businesses from the minimum corporate income tax, with House approval targeted for August and effect from Jan. 1, 2027. Digital Economy for MSMEs: Asean Business Advisory Council chair Jose Ma. Concepcion III urged a more inclusive, borderless digital economy so micro, small and medium enterprises can access markets and fintech to scale. Banking Incentives Tied to Lawsuits: Bangladesh Bank told banks to hold off policy incentives for borrowers until they withdraw lawsuits against the government, the central bank, or the banks themselves. Banking Switches Get Easier: Swaystack partnered with InstaSwitch to help banks and credit unions move deposits, payroll, and spend into newly opened business accounts—aimed at reducing stalled account switching. Cybersecurity for the SMB stack: Sweet Security rolled out “Agentic AI Blocking” to stop unauthorized agent actions in real time, while Backslash launched an agentic risk visualization tool for endpoint AI. Local Business & Community: Ketchum, Idaho added its Sun Valley Visitor Center to the city’s historic buildings list, citing its 1966 design and community significance.
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