AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Finance: Pakistan’s central bank launched SMEConnect, a single portal for business loan applications; from Nov. 1, applicants can track progress and see why a request was rejected. Lagos State says its fund has disbursed more than N15 billion to over 20,000 small businesses, contributing to 320,000 jobs. Local Lending: Seattle is cutting small-business loan interest rates to 4% as it overhauls access to capital. In Topeka, a new platform aims to help entrepreneurs assess their finances and prepare for funding. Business Risks: New Zealand businesses say Meta account suspensions can be costly and difficult to appeal; one wedding photographer reported ongoing ad charges and lost bookings after losing account access. Disaster Aid: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to businesses and nonprofits hit by Eastern Washington wildfires, with business loans of up to $2 million.
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