AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForced Arbitration Push: Public-interest groups are blasting Bank of America for adding forced arbitration to its online banking terms, set to take effect May 18—an issue that matters for small businesses that rely on fast, fair dispute resolution. Rural Entrepreneurship: Wisconsin’s Green Lake hosted a “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” conference to build rural startup ecosystems, with hands-on coaching for small firms. Local Business Pressure: Asheville’s Moon & Root Apothecary—opened by a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter—faces online backlash, while Harrisonburg’s Golden Pony music venue is closing in June, citing labor and inflation squeeze. Payments & Security: Visa rolled out Tap-to-Confirm/Activate identity features aimed at reducing onboarding friction for merchants. SME Funding: The AfDB approved a $200m facility for Nigeria’s Bank of Industry to expand long-term capital for MSMEs, including women and youth. Banking Health Watch: Philippines banks’ NPL ratio eased to 3.29% in March, a small but positive sign for borrowers.
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