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China will continue to expand its role as a main destination for Latin American exports at the expense of the U.S.

Coface observes that LatAm countries’ foreign sales growth rates are expected to exceed their domestic demand expansion. Indeed the region’s activity rebound should be lower than the global average recovery, and more specifically lower than the Chinese and U.S. recoveries. Therefore, sales to China and the U.S. should post a bright performance in 2021. In terms of significance for Latin American exports, China should continue to gain ground over the U.S.

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Environmental risk is key to business strategy [#ExpressEco]

Coface’s Country Risk Assessment model now includes an environmental indicator. Our Economist Melina London explains how it works.

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6 Steps to Assess Creditworthiness of Potential Customers

In order to protect your business from late payments or non-payments, make sure you use the right tools to check the creditworthiness of potential customers before you extend credit. Here are some useful ways to determine the creditworthiness of potential customers.

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New wave of post-pandemic social movements: international trade as collateral victim

While the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary stop to the upsurge of protest movements, a new wave is on the horizon. Protests, mainly in emerging countries, are expected to increase due to an unprecedented deterioration of socio-economic indicators.

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Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2021: Learning to live with the pandemic

The 5th edition of Coface’s survey on corporate payment experience in Germany suggests that German companies have acclimatised to the pandemic environment, with more companies offering payment terms and a positive outlook from surveyed companies.

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What Are The 5 Benefits Of Trade Credit Insurance?

Trade credit insurance (TCI) is one of the most effective ways to protect your business operations from unseen issues with cash flow, unpaid invoices and bad debts. It helps your business to grow.

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Coface strengthens further its leadership team

Coface strengthens further its leadership team and thus is pleased to announce new appointments within its executive committee

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What is Trade Credit Insurance And What You Need To Know?

Trade credit insurance, also known as credit insurance, is a risk management tool that covers losses arising from non-payment of goods and/or services. There is a significant amount of trade credit risk when doing business domestically or internationally.

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CofaMove: Coface's app for on-the-go credit risk management

Your business moves fast – and sometimes your life moves even faster! Now you can set the pace with CofaMove, the Coface app for swift credit risk management when you’re on the-go.

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Coface announces new appointment of Pamela Woon as Regional Head of Business Information Services, Asia Pacific Region

Coface announces today the appointment of the appointment of Pamela Woon as Regional Head of Business Information Services, Asia Pacific Region, effective July 1, 2021. Based in Singapore, Pamela will report directly to Bhupesh Gupta, CEO of Coface for Asia Pacific Region.

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Is the electric vehicle metals boom sustainable?

The metals used in electric vehicles, such as lithium, cobalt and copper, are at the heart of the revolution currently taking place in the automotive industry. But imbalances between supply and demand are pushing up their prices, even though the market share of electric vehicles remains modest. In its latest analysis, Coface does not foresee any major changes in these price trends over the next two years.

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Coface announces new appointment of Christopher Murphy as Regional Head of Mid-Market and Partners, Asia Pacific Region

Coface announces today the appointment of Christopher Murphy as Regional Head of Mid-Market and Partners, Asia Pacific Region, effective August 1, 2021. Based in Hong Kong, Chris will report directly to Hugh Burke, Chief Commercial Officer of Coface for Asia Pacific Region.

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Coface announces new appointment of Yasuyo Arihara as Commercial Director of Coface Global Solutions – Japanese Solutions

Coface announces today the appointment of Yasuyo Arihara as Coface Global Solutions – Japanese Solutions Commercial Director with effect from 1st July 2021. Based in Tokyo, Yasuyo reports directly to Shinkichi Hayashi, Global Head of Japanese Solutions.

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Coface reports first-half net income of €123.2m, confirming an excellent start to the year

Coface reports first-half net income of €123.2m, confirming an excellent start to the year. Turnover: €768m, up 7.4% at constant FX and perimeter.

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Coface Barometer Q2 2021: A two-speed world

18 months after the start of the pandemic, access to vaccination is now the main factor setting the pace of people's daily lives and the global economy. GDP growth forecasts for 2021 have been revised upwards (+5.6%), but this is mainly the result of positive surprises from the United States. These improved growth prospects are reflected in world trade: after a 5% decline in volume last year, Coface forecasts an 11% increase for 2021.

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Asia Pacific: Corporate payment delay trend stabilized; companies see brighter outlook, but risks and uncertainty remain

Coface’s 2021 Asia Corporate Payment Survey provides insights into the evolution of payment behavior and credit management practices of over 2,500 companies across Asia Pacific during a pandemic year. Respondents came from nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan) and 13 sectors located in the Asia Pacific region.

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China: rising payment risks in construction and energy sectors despite stronger economic outlook

Coface expects an increase in bond defaults and insolvencies in 2021, especially among sectors that accumulated higher cash-flow risks in 2020 amid a slowdown in credit growth.

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Germany: More insolvencies in the pipeline, despite significant aid

Insolvencies in Germany dropped significantly in 2020 compared to 2019 - despite the worst recession since 2009.

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Coface Barometer Q1 2021: US leads the global recovery, emerging economies lag behind

More than a year after the start of the pandemic, global economic trends are uneven due to lingering uncertainties around the spread of COVID-19. The acceleration of the vaccination process, as well as its effectiveness, are key to an economic recovery

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Coface records a good start to the year with a net income of €56.4m

Coface records a good start to the year with a net income of €56.4m ; Turnover: €378m, up 4.2% at constant FX and perimeter.

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