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Volatility, thinner margins and live data are reshaping how insurers interpret financial strength. Find out more from our Head of Underwriting for Light Industries and Services at Coface UK, Sam Ashdown.
Coface announces its partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate the World-Check One solution into its business information platform, Urba360. This collaboration enables companies to access world-class compliance screening tools, combined with Coface’s credit risk data, all within a single interface.
#Corporate news
Coface economist Jonathan Steenberg gives his reaction to the Chancellor’s speech on 26 November.
#Economic publications
Better equipped than its competitors to deal with energy shocks, China is currently limiting supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. However, rising input costs, combined with a slowdown in global demand, are weighing on already stretched corporate margins.
#Economic publications
The trade war dominated economic news in 2025, and all the signs suggest it is far from over. Firstly, this article reviews the evidence pointing to the cost of tariffs being absorbed primarily by US companies. It then assesses the resilience of global trade.
#Economic publications
The conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragility of the global maritime system. Against this backdrop, Arctic shipping routes are attracting renewed interest as climate change makes navigation along them easier. Coface’s analysis shows, however, that within five years their commercial impact will remain marginal, although they could nevertheless offer significant benefits for certain commodity flows.
#Expert advice
Exporting is no longer just an option for small businesses; it has become an essential lever for growth. With domestic markets sometimes shrinking, more companies are looking abroad, but this comes with added risks: hard-to-assess foreign clients, longer payment terms, and the risk of non-payment. These risks should not hinder international ambitions, but they must be anticipated and managed from the outset. Solutions exist to secure sales and protect cash flow, enabling more confident growth.
#Expert advice
With growing insolvencies and payment delays under pressure, accounts receivable management can no longer be driven by looking in the rear-view mirror. By combining robust risk data with agile operational governance, you can turn early warning signs into operational decisions to speed up your cash flow.
Unpaid invoices don’t just delay income they create uncertainty, strain cashflow and force finance teams to spend valuable time chasing money that may never arrive. For UK businesses, irrecoverable debt can quickly turn a profitable contract into a permanent loss, directly impacting margins, forecasting accuracy and growth plans.
Unpaid invoices don’t just delay income they create uncertainty, strain cashflow and force finance teams to spend valuable time chasing money that may never arrive. For UK businesses, irrecoverable debt can quickly turn a profitable contract into a permanent loss, directly impacting margins, forecasting accuracy and growth plans.
Credit insurance provides cover for businesses against non-payment of short term finance, such as invoices, from your customers. Businesses frequently come across issues related to unpaid and overdue invoices, but credit insurance helps to safeguard your company against unpaid debt. It gives you the confidence to extend credit to new customers and improves access to funding, often at more competitive rates.
Are you looking for an effective solution to recover your unpaid debts? Coface offers you a fast, secure online debt collection quote service adapted to your needs. Find out how to get your quote in a few clicks and regain control of your cash flow today.
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