AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoSME Finance & Inclusion: Europe’s push for tougher financial rules is being framed as a way to unlock investable financial inclusion, but the real test is whether compliance capabilities translate into access for underserved customers. Digital Skills Gap: A new survey finds workers are using generative AI far more than they’re being trained to use it well, raising a practical skills crunch for employers. AI in Hiring vs AI in Work: Cyprus has high consumer AI use but low business adoption, while employers still struggle to fill thousands of roles—suggesting a labour mismatch more than an “AI job theft” story. Local Retail Pressure: Britain’s seaside towns with large independent shop scenes report mounting strain from costs, policy changes, and uncertainty—highlighting how fragile high-street trading conditions remain. EU Trade & Labour Standards: A debate over textile labour rules warns against “collective punishment by reputation,” as the EU tightens monitoring and withdrawal routes under its GSP changes. SME Export Support (Africa): NACCIMA has opened applications for a $150m offshore expansion facility aimed at long-term, single-digit-rate financing for Nigerian firms. Energy Costs & Bills: Commentary on electricity “system loss” charge changes argues costs may simply reappear under different tariff names, keeping pressure on household budgets.
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