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#Corporate news
Coface announces today that it has received an “in principle approval” from Lloyd’s to establish a new short term trade credit syndicate, that will be managed by Apollo Syndicate Management (‘Apollo’).
#Corporate news
Coface publishes its Q1 2025 financial results, with a net income of €62.1m, for an RoATE of 12.7%. Turnover is €473m, up 2.0% at constant FX and perimeter.
#Corporate news
In a tense economic context marked by the proliferation of business failures, Coface is performing well thanks to a strategy combining innovation and data enhancement.
#Economic publications
Faced with soaring debt and growing pressure to consolidate public finances, austerity is becoming the norm in many emerging and developing countries. However, contrary to popular belief, these measures do not systematically trigger waves of protest. We take a closer look at this complex reality.
#Economic publications
The 9th edition of the Coface survey on German companies' payment behavior highlights a significant deterioration in payment terms, against a backdrop of political uncertainty and growing geopolitical tensions. Compared to the other countries surveyed by Coface, Germany however still stands out with some of the shortest payment terms and payment delays.
#Economic publications
China's dominance in the global apparel industry is crumbling, weakened by rising costs, regulatory constraints and unprofitable specialization. The return of Donald Trump to the White House and his aggressive trade policy could accelerate the diversification of supply chains. Coface identifies the countries set to play a growing role in global clothing production.
#Expert advice
Late payments, cash flow issues, and insolvencies: VSEs-SMEs are more exposed and vulnerable to the risk of unpaid invoices and are therefore on the front line when difficulties arise. When order books are shrinking, payment terms are getting longer and cash flow is precarious, it's urgent to regain control of your accounts receivable. Here is our guidance on how to secure your cash flow and strengthen your company's resilience.
#Expert advice
Collecting debts domestically is already tedious enough, but collecting debts abroad quickly turns into an obstacle course. Different business cultures, specific negotiation levers, lengthy and complex procedures, local legal specificities: the challenges are unique and the barriers are many! Our experts help you successfully collect your debts, regardless of where your debtor is located.
#Expert advice
In the latest episode of Trade Talk, we delve into the critical role of trade credit in stabilizing emerging economies amidst monetary shocks from the US Federal Reserve. Join Mélina London, economist and researcher, on how inter-company credit can be a buffer against financial instability.
#Our solutions
He wears many hats, his projects combine technological innovation and environmental responsibility, and he spends all his days with DORA (the regulation, not the explorer!). Between operational resilience and Green IT, our expert's day-to-day work embodies the new reality of Data & Tech jobs at Coface. Selected highlights.
#Our solutions
With the VivaTechnology trade show taking place this week in Paris, discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of 8 on Windows 2000 to understand everything.
#Our solutions
As with our commercial risk management services, our digital solutions support our clients and partners in their business transformation. Connectivity, generative AI, UX/UI design: our Solutions Development & Architecture expert shares his experience on the added value of data and how new technologies impact the solutions designed by Coface.
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