News, economy and insights

Risk Dashboard

Explore Coface's comprehensive Risk Dashboard, providing in-depth risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 industry sectors to make strategic decisions

Press & Media

Corporate news

    • #Our solutions
    • #Corporate news

    How Coface Helps Abbey Pipework Build a Secure Foundation for Growth in a High-Risk Sector

    Abbey Pipework has been a trusted supplier in the construction industry for over 50 years, contributing to prestigious projects like The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Buckingham Palace. Operating in the high-risk construction sector requires strong financial management leading Abbey to choose Coface credit insurance for protection and growth. Based in Essex, Abbey Pipework specialises in the manufacturing of bespoke mild & stainless steel pre-fabricated pipework for commercial contractors. From its 22,000 sq ft facility, the company delivers prefabricated pipework to construction sites across the UK.

    • #Economic publications
    • #Corporate news

    Five minutes with Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager for Light Industry and Services

    Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager at Coface UK & Ireland, leads the Mid-Market Team’s underwriting division for light industry and services. With extensive experience and a passion for cultivating strong client relationships, Sam provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of risk management and the specific challenges facing light industry sectors in the UK today.

Economic publications

  • #Economic publications

    Poland Payment Survey 2024: shorter payment delays amid improving economy

    The latest study 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.

  • #Economic publications

    Tech wars: US-China rivalry for electronics out to 2035

    Since 2017, the technology war between the US and China has been shaking up the global electronics landscape. Between sanctions, export controls and the quest for technological leadership, this rivalry is reshaping supply chains and creating major uncertainties. Yet interdependence remains strong between these two powers, despite fierce competition that could fragment the industry by 2035.

Expert advice

    • #Expert advice
    • #Our solutions

    Navigating risks and opportunities: a data-driven approach to managing trade risk

    In a recent webinar, Coface, a leading global trade credit insurer, shared insights on how businesses can leverage data to navigate risks and seize opportunities. The session featured a panel of experts including Andrew Share, BI Director for the UK and Ireland, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Data for the UK and Ireland, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist for the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Construction. They presented recent global economic data, and discussed Coface's strategies and the importance of data in decision-making.

Our solutions

    • #Our solutions
    • #Corporate news

    How Coface Helps Abbey Pipework Build a Secure Foundation for Growth in a High-Risk Sector

    Abbey Pipework has been a trusted supplier in the construction industry for over 50 years, contributing to prestigious projects like The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Buckingham Palace. Operating in the high-risk construction sector requires strong financial management leading Abbey to choose Coface credit insurance for protection and growth. Based in Essex, Abbey Pipework specialises in the manufacturing of bespoke mild & stainless steel pre-fabricated pipework for commercial contractors. From its 22,000 sq ft facility, the company delivers prefabricated pipework to construction sites across the UK.

  • Risk Dashboard

    Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 sectors. 

  • Coface Podcast

    Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Explore captivating discussions with trade experts, explore market dynamics, and uncover strategies for growth. 

    Tune in to stay ahead in the world of trade

Don't miss our next economic studies and advice on developing your business

Sign up to receive our next analyses, advice and economic studies