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Our survey of companies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) reveals a clear worsening trend in B2B customer payment behaviour, with more companies reporting an increase in late payments than improvements

Our survey of companies across Italy reveals that a challenging payment behaviour landscape is prompting focus on strategic credit risk management

Our survey of Spain reveals that companies across industries are increasingly concerned about B2B customer financial resilience amid rising insolvency risks and economic uncertainty

Our survey of companies in France reveals that financial headwinds are mounting as B2B customer payment risk looms

Challenges currently impacting the global metals and steel industry include oversupply, clean energy transition with the increasing demand for green steel, and US tariffs

Christian Bürger

Our survey of companies across United Kingdom reveals how B2B payment delays remain a major concern amid a perfect storm of financial challenges.

Our survey of companies across Germany reveals that businesses are adjusting their working capital management strategies to weather the impact of trade turbulence on operations and finances

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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.

Atradius points to the labour force, technological innovation and international relations as the three main keys that will determine the future of Germany's economic performance.

Christian Bürger

President Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs may give the EU the push it needs to get major free trade agreements over the line

As global trade faces mounting pressure from rising tariffs and economic uncertainty, credit insurance is poised to become an essential tool for businesses engaged in international commerce.

The US has slapped tariffs on metals and EU retaliation is on its way, so what impact might a transatlantic trade war have?

Christian Bürger

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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.

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).

Insolvencies often happen when an important business partner folds. Particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with capital ratios of less than 20% can fall victim to this domino effect.

Your company's accounts receivable is an important indicator for assessing business health.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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