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    “The core of our added value is data »

    In a recent interview with Le Revenu, Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, shares his thoughts on risk management, current economic challenges and the place and role of data and innovation in risk analysis and prevention.

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    We act for trade!

    As a global leading player in trade credit risk management for more than 75 years, Coface helps 100,000 companies grow across some 200 international markets. Discover how Coface helps you trade smarter.

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    COFACE SA: AM Best upgrades the Long-term Issuer Credit Ratings to ‘a+’ (Excellent) with a stable outlook

    The rating agency AM Best, on 29th May 2024, has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to ’a+’ (Excellent) from ‘a’ (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating – IFS rating of A (Excellent) of Compagnie française d’assurance pour le commerce extérieur (la Compagnie), Coface North America Insurance Company (CNAIC) and Coface Re. The outlook for these ratings is “stable”.

Economic publications

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    Greenland is still gradually moving towards independence despite Trump's ambitions

    Donald Trump's latest statements that he would not rule out economic or military measures to take control of Greenland have put the country in the spotlight, and prompted reactions from Greenland's Prime Minister, the Danish Prime Minister and other EU and NATO leaders. An important question arises: what does Trump want and why is this island strategic to him?

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    Cocoa prices soar ahead of the festive season

    Every month, find out the latest news and trends in world commodity prices, thanks to the analysis of our sector economists. This month, the focus is on cocoa, whose price per tonne has reached its highest level for 6 months, exceeding 10,000 USD/tonne. An increase of 50% on the previous month!

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    Poland Payment Survey 2024: shorter payment delays amid improving economy

    The latest study1 on payment behaviour in Poland reveals a reduction in average late payments to 46.2 days thanks to the improvement in the economic situation, driven in particular by the recovery in household consumption. Although certain sectors such as transport and textiles continue to face difficulties, the outlook for 2025 is encouraging, with economic growth expected to strengthen further.

Expert advice

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    CFOs, Credit Managers: 5 ways to manage your commercial risks stress-free in 2025

    Multiplying risks, accelerating payment delays, pressure on human resources, lack of appropriate digital solutions... Managing trade receivables is becoming increasingly complex for finance directors and credit managers, who are actively hunting for effective tools to anticipate and manage risks more effectively. And you, what kind of pilot will you be in 2025? 5 advices to give you a clearer picture.

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    Data & technology: from smart data to predictive risk management solutions

    Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!

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