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In 2025, Coface proudly celebrates 20 years of delivering trade credit insurance, business information solutions, and third-party debt collection services to South African businesses. Since launching in 2005, Coface has grown from a shareholder in CUAL to a fully operational credit insurer, offering global expertise tailored to local market needs.
#Corporate news
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Abdul Vally as Country Manager/CEO for Coface in South Africa as of 1 July 2025. Abdul will be based in Johannesburg and will report directly to Ernesto De Martinis, CEO of the Mediterranean and Africa Region.
#Corporate news
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.
#Economic publications
South Africa’s economic environment continues to present a complex mix of opportunities and challenges. The latest update from Coface provides a comprehensive analysis that is essential for businesses seeking to adapt and thrive in this dynamic market.
#Economic publications
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.
#Economic publications
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.
#Expert advice
Despite recent encouraging indicators on employment and public finances, the Italian economy is struggling to take off. Behind the façade, growth remains fragile, hampered by stagnant productivity and persistent structural challenges.
#Expert advice
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.
#Expert advice
Late payments, cash flow issues, and insolvencies: VSEs-SMEs are more exposed and vulnerable to the risk of unpaid invoices and are therefore on the front line when difficulties arise. When order books are shrinking, payment terms are getting longer and cash flow is precarious, it's urgent to regain control of your accounts receivable. Here is our guidance on how to secure your cash flow and strengthen your company's resilience.
#Our solutions
With over 30 years of continuous growth, DCS Group has become the UK’s leading distributor of major household and personal care brands. As a trusted supply chain organisation, it delivers an unmatched range of market-leading products to its customers. As DCS expands, it relies on Coface as a vital partner in reaching its goals.
#Our solutions
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.
#Our solutions
With the VivaTechnology trade show taking place this week in Paris, discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of 8 on Windows 2000 to understand everything.
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