AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Fees: Australia’s regulator is suing Commonwealth Bank, alleging it overcharged about 42,000 business customers, many of them small firms, A$8.5 million in undisclosed fees from 2020 to 2025. The bank says it disputes parts of the allegations. Startup Support: New Braunfels, Texas, approved $750,000 for a two-year Gener8tor incubator contract to help local startups grow, alongside the city’s existing small-business center. Small-Business Protections: The U.S. House passed bills to expand cybersecurity guidance for small firms and support reshoring, while a separate bipartisan disaster-loan bill would standardize SBA outreach to survivors. Access to Capital: South African payments firm Yoco secured a $100 million credit facility to expand cash advances for merchants, using sales data to assess eligibility and repayments tied to future takings. Digital Security: A university and private-sector partnership has launched a free cybersecurity tool for small businesses. Federal Eligibility: Business leaders are wary of proposed changes to the federal definition of “small business,” which could make smaller firms compete with larger companies for support.
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