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Coface delivers record first semester in riskier economy

Coface delivers record first semester in riskier economy

25/07/2019

Net income up 25% at €78.5m, RoATE at 9.6% and Partial Internal Model submitted

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Coface Barometer - Trade tensions return to the forefront of the global economy

04/07/2019

US/China trade war, struggling automotive sector, slower growth in emerging economies... the second quarter of 2019 highlights a global economic slowdown.

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An unsure future for natural gas: How risks could derail the current boom

19/06/2019

The energy industry is quickly evolving: as renewable energy sources increase in popularity compared to fossil fuels, their costs are plummeting. New forms of electricity conservation have recently become the focal point of widespread international attention, resulting in heavy investment and research. Furthermore, natural gas is increasingly losing its reputation as a cleaner energy source in the battle against climate change, as it pollutes more than renewable alternatives.

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From copycat to early bird: Taking stock of China’s 5G ambitions

21/05/2019

China has rapidly become a big player in 5G technology, thanks to the government’s strategy and its support of high investment in Research and Development (R&D). This new technology is part of the Made in China 2025 initiative, through which the Chinese government targets self-sufficiency in high-end industries. China coordinated its approach to 5G and some successes are already visible. For example, 40% of global patents for current 5G network standards are from Chinese firms. Moreover, Chinese companies are set to benefit from 5G. Huawei is the global leader in network infrastructures; it currently holds 29% of the market....

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Political risks in Africa: the temperature is rising

06/07/2019

Africa has seen a bevy of political events in recent months. After the deterioration of the security situation in the Sahel, as well as the forced departures of historical leaders from Algeria and Sudan via the streets, where will the political risks manifest in the second half of the year?

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 4,100 employees 
 10,000 Credit insurance decisions made every day
 €540 Billion of receivables guaranteed
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