AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEntrepreneurship & Jobs: Bahamian Shadow Finance Minister Kwasi Thompson says the latest Labour Force Survey shows thousands are underemployed, arguing the country needs a “Third Bahamian Economy” focused on more entrepreneurs, better-paying work, and easier business growth. Foreign Investment: Kyrgyzstan reported a 34% jump in foreign direct investment inflows to $386.7m in Q1 2026, led by finance, industry, and science/tech. Tax & Investment Climate: UK hedge fund BlueCrest lost a Supreme Court fight with HMRC over partner payments treated as “disguised salary,” leaving it facing a near-£200m tax bill and warning the ruling damages investor confidence. Enterprise AI Push: Investec rolled out Microsoft Copilot to all 8,000 employees and says it’s already using 800+ AI agents, while Cognizant launched Neuro AI Trust to govern and monitor AI systems in real time. Startup Funding: African startups raised $1.44bn in H1 2026, with fewer but larger rounds, highlighted by Spiro’s $215m equity round and follow-on $55m investment. Small Business & Community: Malta’s entrepreneur community push argues business loneliness is a burnout driver and backs networking plus practical support for founders. Infrastructure & Transport Investment: Oxfordshire added £1.5m to expand electric buses, while Nigeria faces calls for urgent extra railway rolling stock funding to protect service gains.
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