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12/10/2023
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Xavier Durand: “We're plotting a course through a world that is harder to predict” - Part 1

At the end of November, Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, gave a comprehensive interview to the newspaper L'Agefi. In this first part, he explains the consequences of conflicts around the world for companies, and what this means for Coface.

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10/31/2023
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COUNTRY AND SECTOR RISK BAROMETER Q3 2023: MACROECONOMICS PUT TO THE TEST BY MICROECONOMIC DETERIORATION

The good news at the start of 2023 quickly gave way to hints that the end of the year would be far less promising.

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10/04/2023
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COFACE SA: MOODY'S UPGRADES COFACE'S MAIN OPERATING COMPANY TO A1 IFSR, STABLE OUTLOOK

The rating agency Moody’s, on 28th September 2023, has upgraded the financial strength rating (Insurance Financial Strength Rating – IFSR) for Coface to A1 from A2. The agency has also changed the outlook for Coface to stable from positive.

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09/20/2023
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HOW TO AVOID THE RISKS OF NON-PAYMENTS AND GUARANTEE THE PROFITABILITY OF THE COMPANY, SELLING IN DOMESTIC MARKET AND ABROAD

In the current economy, selling on credit, especially in certain sectors, is common practice.

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07/05/2023
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"DEBT AGAINST NATURE": COFACE PROVIDES REINSURANCE IN LARGEST DEAL IN HISTORY!

Ecuador, a country rich in biodiversity, has signed an agreement to reduce its debt while allocating several hundred million dollars to the marine conservation of the Galapagos Islands.

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05/30/2023
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COFACE SA: AM BEST AFFIRMS COFACE’S MAIN OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES RATING AT A (EXCELLENT) WITH A STABLE OUTLOOK

AM Best highlights that this rating reflects, “Coface group’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorises as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favourable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management”

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05/30/2023
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US: ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COULD BE FURTHER TESTED BY A DEBT CEILING SHOWDOWN

The United States could run out of cash as early as June 1 if Congress does not suspend or raise the debt ceiling. The consequences could be a challenge for the US economy. Read our expert's analysis.

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03/02/2023
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COFACE COUNTRY AND SECTOR RISKS HANDBOOK 2023: MAJOR TRENDS OF THE WORLD ECONOMY

Coface launches the 2023 edition of its Country & Sector Risks Handbook in a brand new format but as always with our much anticipated country and sector risk assessments.

Our economic research team offers you their analysis and forecasts for 160 countries and 13 sectors.

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03/02/2023
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FY-2022 RESULTS: RECORD NET INCOME AT €283.1M AND 80% PAY-OUT RATIO

Turnover: €1,812m, up +13.4% at constant FX and perimeter and +15.6% on a reported basis
Trade Credit Insurance premiums grow by +14.4% driven by high client activity in still inflationary environment
Client retention at record highs (92.9%); pricing down (-3.0%) in line with 9M-2022
Business information revenues up by +11.6% at constant FX and +13.1% at the full scope; factoring up by +10.0%

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11/13/2022
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A COLD CHILL ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY - Q3 2022 BAROMETER

Beyond the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, the global monetary tightening and the multiple constraints on Chinese growth paint a gloomy outlook.

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11/13/2022
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MOODY’S AFFIRMS COFACE’S RATINGS, CHANGES OUTLOOK TO POSITIVE

In its press release, Moody’s highlights that this rating reflect “Coface strong capitalisation, good profitability and limited exposure to Russia.

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11/13/2022
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LITHIUM: LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES BUT LIMITED MEDIUM-TERM SUPPLY

With the conversion to electric or hydrogen vehicles under greater scrutiny than ever, lithium is making its mark as a strategic raw material of vital importance.

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07/04/2022
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A RECESSION TO AVOID STAGFLATION? THE WORLD ECONOMY AT A CROSSROADS

Four months after the start of hostilities in Ukraine, first lessons can be drawn: the conflict, which is set to last, has already upset the global geo-economic balance.

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02/27/2022
Corporate news, Country risk and economic studies

BAROMETER Q4 2021: THE GLOBAL RECOVERY CONTINUES IN 2022, BUT A BUMPY ROAD LIES AHEAD

Two years after the onset of the pandemic, the global economy continues to recover, but still faces significant challenges.

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11/04/2021
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Barometer Q3 2021: Supply chain and inflation headwinds hamper the global recovery

More than 18 months after the global recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic started, the economic recovery continues.

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08/04/2021
Corporate news, Product news

IS THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE METALS BOOM SUSTAINABLE?

Is the electric vehicle metals boom sustainable? The photo shows a woman connecting an electric car to an energy source.

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07/27/2021
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COFACE BAROMETER Q2 2021: A TWO-SPEED WORLD

18 months after the start of the pandemic, access to vaccination is now the main factor setting the pace of people's daily lives and the global economy.

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07/07/2021
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FOCUS ON REMOTE WORK : THE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF VIRTUAL OFFSHORING

Remote work has emerged as a new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. As we emerge from the crisis, this cultural shift could allow companies located in developed countries to hire teleworking talent in emerging countries to reduce their labour costs.

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06/30/2020
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CHINA PAYMENT SURVEY 2020: PAYMENT DELAYS WILL INCREASE FURTHER BECAUSE OF COVID-19

In the context of weaker activity in China due to the health crisis, Coface’s latest survey on business payments in China shows a deterioration in payment behaviour in 2019.

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06/30/2020
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WORLD TRADE: DESPITE A SUDDEN INTERRUPTION, GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS STILL HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE

Early 2020 marked by a sudden interruption in world trade, hampered by a global recession and soaring uncertainty

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