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Corporate news
#Corporate news
COFACE SA: AM Best upgrades the Long-term Issuer Credit Ratings to ‘a+’ (Excellent) with a stable outlook
The rating agency AM Best, on 29th May 2024, has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to ’a+’ (Excellent) from ‘a’ (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating – IFS rating of A (Excellent) of Compagnie française d’assurance pour le commerce extérieur (la Compagnie), Coface North America Insurance Company (CNAIC) and Coface Re. The outlook for these ratings is “stable”.
#Corporate news
Unveiling Coface South Africa’s new website: A leap into modernisation and responsibility
In a significant milestone for Coface South Africa, the launch of our new website marks a transformative moment.
Economic publications
#Economic publications
Made in China. How China can deal with its industrial overcapacity
Production overcapacity is not a new phenomenon in China, but this time it concerns a greater number of products. This variety makes oversupply more difficult to control, and the shortfall in the domestic market will have to be made up by other means. Discover which ones in our study.
#Economic publications
United States: A hotly contested election could lead to economic overheating
Nobody can predict next Tuesday’s result. However, it will undoubtedly have major implications for trade, taxes, and interest rates. In all likelihood, the US economy’s tendency to overheat could intensify.
#Economic publications
More restrictive credit terms and much longer payment delays in Latin America
The latest edition of the Coface’s survey on payment behavior in Latin America highlights a strong dual trend. On the one hand, there has been a tightening of credit conditions and, on the other, a significant increase in the length of late payments. At a time of global economic challenges, and with growth in the region set to remain weak in 2025, these results raise concerns about the financial stability of Latin American businesses.
Expert advice
#Expert advice
The crucial role of Business Information in today's economic climate
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, companies are dealing with complex credit risks and supply chain challenges. Understanding the financial health of customers and suppliers has never been more critical.
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Data & technology: from smart data to predictive risk management solutions
Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!
#Expert advice
5 false facts about Trade Credit Insurance
"Trade credit insurance is too expensive and doesn't cover my needs" ; "Managing credit risk is an obstacle to my business development", or "I have financial resources to cover any unpaid invoices!" Have you ever had one of these thoughts? Re-examining stereotypes about TCI might be useful, particularly in an environment where claims experience is accelerating and the risk of bad debts is growing.
Our solutions
#Our solutions
Coface’s risk management solutions make Macsteel as strong as steel
How a global steel company stays solid, in a risky sector, and benefit from a competitive edge with Coface’s risk management solutions: Trade Credit Insurance – for 20 years! – and, more recently Information services.
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Arkema x Coface: tailor-made programme and partnership approach, a winning strategy
Global expertise in risk management, quality of service and ongoing dialogue: all ingredients in the success and long-term relationship built up with Arkema, the international industrial group with faith in Coface for almost ten years and in the Coface Global Solutions credit insurance programme.
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How to protect your business income in South Africa's tough economic climate
South Africa faced the closure of 109 businesses in January 2024, highlighting the pressing need for trade credit insurance to shield businesses against unpaid debts and navigate the turbulent economic landscape, offering a lifeline for businesses of all sizes grappling with the volatile market conditions.
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