AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCross-Border Payments: Swift’s new international retail transfers push goes live with Bank of America and J.P. Morgan, aiming for clearer fees/exchange rates, full amounts landing, and faster arrivals for small businesses and consumers sending from Spain and other key markets. SME Tech & Retail Fulfillment: Instaleap (now part of Instacart) signs a partnership with SPAR Slovenia to run e-grocery fulfillment and last-mile delivery, targeting smoother omnichannel operations across stores. AI Investment: Qatar Development Bank backs Spain-founded Multiverse Computing with a €500m Series C, supporting Doha as its regional HQ and focusing on lower-energy, more efficient AI. Business Risk & Security: A ransomware creator behind “Ransom Cartel” is sentenced to 16 years; prosecutors say victims included medium-sized businesses and a small medical tech startup, with operations disrupted for months. Tourism Pressure: A new look at Europe’s tourism boom highlights who benefits and who pays the price—relevant for Spain’s small hospitality and local services. Policy for Business Services: Illinois signs a bill to lower fees for becoming an electronic notary, reducing barriers for small businesses relying on notarial services.
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