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Coface posts a good start to the year, recording net profit of €53.6m; annualised RoATE at 11.0%
Despite the persistently high level of company bankruptcies, Coface is continuing the disciplined rollout of its strategic plan by controlling risk – the loss ratio has fallen – and by deploying its service offering. Including the non-consolidated subsidiaries, business information increased by 15% at constant FX and perimeter, while debt collection reached 40%. On a consolidated basis, these activities grew by 18.3%.
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Coface and the LSEG Risk Intelligence join forces to strengthen corporate compliance and decision-making
Coface announces its partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate the World-Check One solution into its business information platform, Urba360. This collaboration enables companies to access world-class compliance screening tools, combined with Coface’s credit risk data, all within a single interface.
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Coface Advises on HKMA Project CargoX, Strengthening Trade Risk Expertise
Coface has contributed expertise to Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in the publication of its Project Cargox Recommendation Report, which aims to advance the digital trade finance ecosystem and promote greater transparency and risk management for cross-border transactions.
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#Economic publications
The United States, Canada and Mexico: renegotiating the USMCA will be very difficult, but North American trade will survive
With the United States, Canada and Mexico having begun the formal review of the USMCA , the negotiations are set to be particularly tense. However, despite the growing differences between the three partners, a lasting reversal of North American economic integration remains unlikely, given how deeply entrenched industrial interdependencies have become.
09 / 07 / 2026
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#Economic publications
June 2026 Risk Review: Hydration break in the Persian Gulf
As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation… - is already spreading to the global economy. Against this backdrop, Coface has carried out 8 country downgrades and 45 sector rating changes (41 downgrades, compared with just 4 upgrades).
30 / 06 / 2026
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Latin America: companies are tightening credit in the face of rising late payments
In an uncertain economic climate, companies in Latin America are tightening their credit terms to protect themselves, but without managing to stem the rise in payments delays. Nearly 8 in 10 companies are now facing payments delay, a rising figure, despite shorter payment terms. This dual trend illustrates the mounting cash flow pressures in the region, against a backdrop of high financing costs and fierce competition.
19 / 06 / 2026
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#Expert advice
Coface survey: In the face of uncertainty, making quick decisions is once again becoming a critical issue for businesses
The main obstacle to business growth is no longer just the market, but also companies’ ability to make decisions. According to the latest Coface survey of 1,250 business leaders in 13 countries, 68% of them cite slow decision-making as a major obstacle. In a highly uncertain environment, businesses are no longer simply seeking to avoid risk: they must learn to make decisions more quickly. A transformation is underway, gradually turning risk into a driver of decision-making and growth.
18 / 06 / 2026
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From data to cash: detect early, decide quickly, collect better with Urba360 and My DSO Manager
With growing insolvencies and payment delays under pressure, accounts receivable management can no longer be driven by looking in the rear-view mirror. By combining robust risk data with agile operational governance, you can turn early warning signs into operational decisions to speed up your cash flow.
20 / 05 / 2026
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Compliance and reputation: 6 steps to control risks and monitor your partners
Sanctions, financial losses, reputational damage to your company: compliance is no longer just a regulatory formality, it’s a concrete business risk that needs to be closely monitored. Strategies, early warning signals, common mistakes: our experts share their solutions to strengthen your day-to-day monitoring of your clients and suppliers, make your decisions more reliable and secure your business.
02 / 04 / 2026
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Commercial risk: how Vidalies keeps its ecosystem open through information and human expertise
A player in the ferrous metals trading sector, Vidalies operates in a highly cyclical market, where it faces significant volumes, substantial financial exposure, and strong pressure on payment terms. The company has made commercial risk management a key driver of its development, with Coface as a partner for over 50 years. Diane Vidalies, Managing Director, explains how it works and how it enables the company to remain open to opportunities — both in France and internationally.
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Weber Group & Coface: “With trade credit insurance, we can dare to grow in a world full of uncertainty”
Find out how Weber Group, a national distributor of industrial, safety and janitorial products, keeps its world open despite 30 years of uncertainty by managing its commercial risks and making decisions with confidence thanks to Coface’s solutions.
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How Hong Kong Companies Can Improve Cash Flow with Modern Debt Collection Solutions?
Cash flow is one of the most important factors for business stability and growth, especially in a highly competitive market like Hong Kong. With increasing global trade uncertainties, delayed payments, and rising financial risks, companies across industries are looking for smarter ways to protect their working capital. Modern debt collection solutions are helping businesses recover overdue payments faster while improving financial efficiency and customer relationship management.
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