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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
With the United States, Canada and Mexico having begun the formal review of the USMCA , the negotiations are set to be particularly tense. However, despite the growing differences between the three partners, a lasting reversal of North American economic integration remains unlikely, given how deeply entrenched industrial interdependencies have become.
#Economic publications
Growing economic uncertainty is creating new challenges for UK businesses as global shocks continue to ripple through supply chains, energy markets and trade. While domestic demand has provided some support, rising inflationary pressures and higher operating costs are expected to weigh more heavily on businesses and households over the coming months. With growth forecast to remain modest and corporate insolvencies projected to rise, organisations should prepare for a more demanding environment, particularly in sectors most exposed to cost increases and weakening demand.
#Economic publications
As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation… - is already spreading to the global economy. Against this backdrop, Coface has carried out 8 country downgrades and 45 sector rating changes (41 downgrades, compared with just 4 upgrades).
#Expert advice
The main obstacle to business growth is no longer just the market, but also companies’ ability to make decisions. According to the latest Coface survey of 1,250 business leaders in 13 countries, 68% of them cite slow decision-making as a major obstacle. In a highly uncertain environment, businesses are no longer simply seeking to avoid risk: they must learn to make decisions more quickly. A transformation is underway, gradually turning risk into a driver of decision-making and growth.
#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.
#Our solutions
A player in the ferrous metals trading sector, Vidalies operates in a highly cyclical market, where it faces significant volumes, substantial financial exposure, and strong pressure on payment terms. The company has made commercial risk management a key driver of its development, with Coface as a partner for over 50 years. Diane Vidalies, Managing Director, explains how it works and how it enables the company to remain open to opportunities — both in France and internationally.
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.
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