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H1-2025 results: Coface confirms its good start to the year and continues its strategic investments
Coface releases its half-year financial results for 2025 with an annualised return on tangible equity at 12.6%.
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Coface Asia Payment Survey 2025: Companies expect payment behaviours to worsen amid economic uncertainty
The Asia Payment Survey, conducted by Coface in Q1 2025, provides insights into the evolution of payment behaviour and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.
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Q1 2025 financial results: Coface records a good start to the year with net income of €62.1m
Coface publishes its Q1 2025 financial results, with a net income of €62.1m, for an RoATE of 12.7%. Turnover is €473m, up 2.0% at constant FX and perimeter.
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EU-US trade agreement: an unbalanced deal with scarce details
On 27 July 2025, Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement establishing a basic tariff rate of 15% on most European products entering the United States. This unbalanced compromise avoids the worst but further weakens European competitiveness.
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Dr Copper under US tariffs fever
On July 8th, Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from August 1st, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.
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$102 trillion: while global debt is skyrocketing, austerity is not systematically causing revolts in emerging countries
Faced with soaring debt and growing pressure to consolidate public finances, austerity is becoming the norm in many emerging and developing countries. However, contrary to popular belief, these measures do not systematically trigger waves of protest. We take a closer look at this complex reality.
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Effective Credit Risk Management: Key Practices and Processes for Business Success
Credit risk management is a crucial process for businesses that rely on customer credit, as it helps safeguard against potential financial losses from non-paying clients. Effective credit risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with credit extension, protecting cash flow, and maintaining financial stability. This article covers the fundamentals of credit risk, various types of credit risk, key factors for analyzing it, and the role of trade credit insurance in supporting businesses with effective risk management.
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Trade credit insurance: 7 actions to optimise your financial performance
What if trade credit insurance was much more than just a safety net? Beyond protecting your company against unpaid invoices, trade credit insurance can help you increase sales, reduce financing costs and improve your profitability in the long term. Discover how trade credit insurance can become a valuable financial management tool and have a positive impact on your balance sheet and income statement.
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How Can Portfolio Companies Use Trade Credit to Insure Accounts Receivable?
Effective risk management is vital for portfolio companies, especially when it comes to safeguarding cash flow and maintaining a healthy balance sheet. One powerful tool that companies can leverage is trade credit insurance. By insuring accounts receivable, businesses can mitigate trade credit risks while protecting their revenue streams. But how does trade credit insurance work, and how can portfolio companies utilize it effectively?
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Effective Credit Risk Management: Key Practices and Processes for Business Success
Credit risk management is a crucial process for businesses that rely on customer credit, as it helps safeguard against potential financial losses from non-paying clients. Effective credit risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with credit extension, protecting cash flow, and maintaining financial stability. This article covers the fundamentals of credit risk, various types of credit risk, key factors for analyzing it, and the role of trade credit insurance in supporting businesses with effective risk management.
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Data & Tech Ep8: Meet Yoann, Senior IT Security Engineer
In this new episode of our Data & Tech @Coface series, Yoann Mourin opens the doors to his daily universe: cybersecurity. From real-time incident management to AI-powered anticipation strategies and operational and financial risk assessment, find out what goes on behind the scenes of Coface's digital defence and explore the cyber challenges shaping the future of finance.
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Argent Energy powers ahead with Coface Business Information
Since coming on stream over a year ago, Coface has provided valuable business insights so Argent Energy can evaluate potential clients and make swift but effective decisions to support its UK and international operations.
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