AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybersecurity Compliance: The EU’s NIS2 rollout could soon classify “ice cream makers,” Christmas light firms, and even gum wholesalers as “critical infrastructure,” pushing them to register with national cybersecurity agencies and prepare for tougher protections. SME Finance & Payroll Tech: Cegid says it’s stepping up support for Spanish companies with Mexico teams as Mexico’s labor reform tightens time registration, traceability, and digital compliance—backed by training and tech tools. Affordable Housing Focus: U.S. Rep. George Whitesides joined FHLBank San Francisco and local housing leaders for a roundtable on expanding housing supply and affordability via public-private partnerships and financing fixes. Business Insolvency Signals: Eurostat reports EU business bankruptcy declarations rose 5.7% in Q2 2026 while new legal entity registrations fell 0.5%, pointing to mounting pressure that isn’t uniform across sectors. EU Business Risk: EU bankruptcies rising alongside softer business registrations adds to the compliance and cost pressures SMEs are already feeling. Tech for Industry: ProStar’s PointMan Enterprise is being adopted by Penhall Subsurface to improve utility locating data capture as construction shifts toward connected, data-driven workflows.
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