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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”.
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Unveiling Coface South Africa’s new website: A leap into modernisation and responsibility
In a significant milestone for Coface South Africa, the launch of our new website marks a transformative moment.
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#Corporate news
Coface launches its new strategic plan to 2027 - Power the Core
Coface launches "Power the Core" which will deepen and broaden the Coface franchise.
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#Economic publications
La Niña takes over El Niño: Promising cooler weather, but uncertainties remain
The second half of 2024 is expected to be marked by the appearance of La Niña. This phenomenon, whose extent and consequences remain uncertain, is likely to cause weather changes in multiple parts of the globe.
18 / 07 / 2024
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#Economic publications
France: Hung parliament raises uncertainty
Paris, July 9, 2024 – Following the snap legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron on June 9th and held on July 7th, no party was able to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly (289 seats), ushering a period of uncertainty and instability for France’s governance.
09 / 07 / 2024
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#Economic publications
Will the Turkish economy benefit from the authorities’ U-turn towards greater orthodoxy?
The general elections of May 2023 marked a shift in Turkish economic policy with the implementation of more orthodox policies to end a period characterized by negative real interest rates and a sharp depreciation of the lira. The local elections in March 2024 marked a further step in this strategy with a tightening of financial conditions to stabilize the economy, reduce runaway inflation and strengthen the country's macroeconomic foundations.
02 / 07 / 2024
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- #Our solutions
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!
17 / 07 / 2024
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#Expert advice
5 false facts about Trade Credit Insurance
"Trade credit insurance is too expensive and doesn't cover my needs" ; "Managing credit risk is an obstacle to my business development", or "I have financial resources to cover any unpaid invoices!" Have you ever had one of these thoughts? Re-examining stereotypes about TCI might be useful, particularly in an environment where claims experience is accelerating and the risk of bad debts is growing.
22 / 02 / 2024
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- #Expert advice
- #Our solutions
Business Information: 5 reasons for choosing iCON by Coface
With iCON by Coface, make the right credit decisions to guide your commercial strategy and gain a competitive advantage over your competitors!
15 / 01 / 2024
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#Our solutions
Arkema x Coface: tailor-made programme and partnership approach, a winning strategy
Global expertise in risk management, quality of service and ongoing dialogue: all ingredients in the success and long-term relationship built up with Arkema, the international industrial group with faith in Coface for almost ten years and in the Coface Global Solutions credit insurance programme.
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#Our solutions
How to protect your business income in South Africa's tough economic climate
South Africa faced the closure of 109 businesses in January 2024, highlighting the pressing need for trade credit insurance to shield businesses against unpaid debts and navigate the turbulent economic landscape, offering a lifeline for businesses of all sizes grappling with the volatile market conditions.
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- #Expert advice
- #Our solutions
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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