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Our survey of companies across Slovenia reveals concern about liquidity pressures as companies report a deterioration in B2B customer payment behaviour

Our survey of companies across the Czech Republic reveals there is widespread concern about high levels of late payments and bad debts in B2B trade

Our survey of companies across Hungary reveals a strong focus on safeguarding financial stability and preserving long-term business continuity during unpredictable trading conditions

Our survey of companies across Ireland reveals that underlying pressures on liquidity are prompting a sharp focus on strategic payment risk management

Our survey of companies across Switzerland reveals mood of caution in desire to balance credit support for B2B customers with need to preserve liquidity.

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Our survey of companies across Austria reveals continuing struggle with liquidity pressure amid payment delays and B2B trade challenges

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Our survey of companies across Denmark, Finland and Sweden reveals that companies are expanding their trade credit offers although bad debts continue to cause concern.

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With effect from 1st September, Atradius has announced changes in the distribution of responsibilities and the composition of the Management Board.

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Atradius' affiliated company in South Africa, CGIC, highlights the critical role of credit insurance in today's volatile economy, ensuring business stability and fostering growth through effective risk management

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Confusion haunts the global economy as growth slows and trade and manufacturing sectors brace for impact

Christian Bürger

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Tangible benefits from May’s trade agreement will be small, but the deal may be a first step on the path to closer ties and more seamless commerce

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Rising public borrowing and market volatility is hiking borrowing costs for businesses as well as governments

With the economy feeling uncertain, businesses across Western Europe are adapting their payment risk management strategies to stay strong and steady in the months ahead.

Atradius' Special Risk Management and Underwriting experts have updated their Insolvency Framework whitepaper, focusing now on 39 of the world's key markets.

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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.

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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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Letters of credit are bank guarantees to pay a seller (usually an exporter) for goods or services that the seller has shipped to a buyer (usually an importer).

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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

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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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As a successful business, L’Oréal Hong Kong wanted a partner that could help protect their regional interests and support their focus on further growth.

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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