AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Data Centers Policy: Australia’s business groups are pushing back on blanket AI data-center rules, warning a “data centre panic” could push investment offshore and calling for a source-neutral plan that tackles energy, water, and planning constraints. Tax Pressure on Small Firms: New Zealand’s Labour capital gains tax plan is being attacked for hitting small business owners when they sell the property they run their businesses from, even if gains are driven by inflation. Local Business Costs & Housing: In New Hampshire, a gubernatorial candidate says small businesses are feeling housing and affordability pressure firsthand, including worker housing costs that force operators to buy property. Trade & Supplier Access: The U.S. SBA is backing a Freedom 250 Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Washington, pairing small businesses with big buyers and federal agencies, capped by a $1M pitch competition. SME Finance & Growth: Kenyan boda boda riders are using collective savings and SACCO financing to expand into motorcycles and new businesses. Fraud/AML Tech for SMBs: SEON partnered with Exist Software Labs to expand fraud prevention and AML capabilities across Southeast Asia’s banking, fintech, payments, and e-commerce.
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