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Survey findings across the United Arab Emirates highlight mounting financial pressure on companies amid rising bad debts

Growing resilience tested by US policy shifts

Greetje Frankena

Taj Mahal India

The surge in B2B payment delays and bad debt pressures in India's corporate sector creates operational disruption across various industries

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Our survey of companies across Indonesia reveals increasing pressure on liquidity, with many expressing serious concerns about rising levels of unpaid debts

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Singapore’s corporate sector sharpens focus on liquidity as B2B customer payment risk management becomes business-critical

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Our survey of companies across Japan reveals that beneath the surface of a stable B2B credit

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Survey results across Hong Kong businesses show a sharp increase in bad debts, placing serious pressure on cash flow management

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100 years of managing risk, gaining knowledge and building trust

Mariëlla Dalstra-van Emst

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Closer ties could boost trade and create a functioning alternative to the misfiring WTO. But without the involvement of China and the US, can an EU-CPTPP partnership really have much impact?

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While the deal brings a sigh of relief, unresolved details and ambitious targets leave businesses facing continued uncertainty and potential future trade tensions

Christian Bürger

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Atradius Syndicate 1864 will focus on trade credit risks, initially targeting new and existing European clients in the financial industry sector.

Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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Businesses face increasing supply chain risk as geopolitical tensions, tariffs and economic incentives create a new geography of trade, but forward-thinking organisations can benefit too

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Amid economic and geopolitical volatility, ICISA highlights 2024 as a year that underscores the importance and resilience of trade credit and surety insurances.

Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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Adapting customer payment risk management strategies to stay financially healthy will be key for businesses during the months ahead

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The bill of exchange has shaped global trade for centuries. While it works well to enable securing transactions, it also carries the risk of non-payment

Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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In today’s trade climate, tariffs pose major challenges. This article explores how Incoterms help businesses clarify cost responsibilities, streamline logistics and reduce risks in international transactions.

A high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) can strain cash flow, heighten risk, and hinder growth. Proactively managing DSO through credit policies, prompt invoicing, and effective collections is vital for financial resilience

Jose Luis Piédrola Nadal

Bad debts are not just an accounting issue, but a threat to your financial health

Using a German example, this article delves into the concept, benefits, and real-world practice of Retention of Title (RoT) to demonstrate how it can best safeguard your interests as a supplier.

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Every customer is a potential risk. The larger and more solvent they are, the greater the risk. In January 2023, Brazil witnessed a financial scandal that shook the market

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Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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With the backing of Atradius’s resources, EnCom Polymers has been able to expand business with existing customers and go after new business they previously would have shied away from.

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BVV GmbH grew internationally and recognised risks such as companies on the brink of insolvency in plenty of time to mitigate the risks.

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Atradius Surety has enabled Vinci Construction France to expand their sources of finance beyond their banking partners. This partnership with Atradius benefits Vinci Construction by providing substantial flexibility, excellent responsiveness and a capacity for innovation.

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How we are part of Continental Banden Groep B.V.'s business process, minimising risk and supporting sales

(Asia) Metalco (2-1)

Ben Green, President and Owner at Metalco Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, explains how Atradius Trade Credit Insurance has helped him secure new business confidently.

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Omron has achieved sustainable growth while navigating the uncertainties of China-US trade relations and regional manufacturing transformation.

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FERM (International) offers competitive payment terms and limits their credit risk to developing countries by using Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) and the DGGF.

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El Ganso credits our support in helping the fashion brand grow from a domestic-focused Spanish startup to a successful international business.

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Calidad Pascual partners with international credit insurance firm Crédito y Caución Atradius to gain additional knowledge of international markets.

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By providing open dialogue, insight and valuable credit information we helped Brook Green Supply improve their internal credit risk management systems.

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Janson Bridging (International) uses export credit insurance from Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) to offer favourable credit terms to customers located in emerging markets.

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Our agility and local knowledge of worldwide markets and buyers are key reasons why textiles business Georg Jensen Damask say they collaborate with us.

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Case study

Metalco Inc.: Driving new business with quick communication

Ben Green, President and Owner at Metalco Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, explains how Atradius Trade Credit Insurance has helped him secure new business confidently.

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22 Aug 2024

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