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Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners
Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.
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UK sector snapshot – Metals
Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.
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Q1 2025 financial results: Coface records a good start to the year with net income of €62.1m
Coface publishes its Q1 2025 financial results, with a net income of €62.1m, for an RoATE of 12.7%. Turnover is €473m, up 2.0% at constant FX and perimeter.
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Asia Payment Survey 2025: Companies expect payment behaviours to worsen amid economic uncertainty
The Asia Payment Survey, conducted by Coface in Q1 2025, provides insights into the evolution of payment behaviour and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.
11 / 06 / 2025
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CEE Insolvencies rise despite economic recovery
Coface publishes its annual insolvency report for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), revealing a contradictory picture: while economic growth returned in 2024, business stability continued to deteriorate. Despite easing inflation and a rebound in GPD, insolvency rates rose in most countries across the region.
28 / 05 / 2025
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UK sector snapshot – Metals
Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.
28 / 05 / 2025
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Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners
Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.
19 / 06 / 2025
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Transport and Logistics: Navigating risks by leveraging data for smarter decisions
Are extreme volatility and constant uncertainty the new normal? In a world where disruptions are constantly multiplying and colliding, how can transport and logistics companies secure their operations and grow their businesses? Our risk and Smart Data experts share their advice on how to strengthen your business resilience and turn risks into opportunities.
03 / 06 / 2025
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Seven tips to mitigate supplier risk
Being left in the lurch by a supplier can be every bit as damaging to your bottom line as customer insolvency. Group Solutions Engineering Director, Andrew Share reveals Coface’s tips for staying on top of the risk.
28 / 05 / 2025
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Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners
Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.
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Data & Tech Ep7: Meet Jean-Christophe, Head of Business Technology Office and Operational Resilience
He wears many hats, his projects combine technological innovation and environmental responsibility, and he spends all his days with DORA (the regulation, not the explorer!). Between operational resilience and Green IT, our expert's day-to-day work embodies the new reality of Data & Tech jobs at Coface. Selected highlights.
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Do you speak Data & Tech?
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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