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Corporate news

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    “The core of our added value is data »

    In a recent interview with Le Revenu, Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, shares his thoughts on risk management, current economic challenges and the place and role of data and innovation in risk analysis and prevention.

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    We act for trade!

    As a global leading player in trade credit risk management for more than 80 years, Coface helps 100,000 companies grow across some 200 international markets. Discover how Coface helps you trade smarter.

Economic publications

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    US tariffs: One year on, where do we stand?

    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.

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    Will Arctic shipping routes really reshape the map of global trade?

    The conflict in the Middle East and perturbations 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

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    Compliance and reputation: 6 steps to control risks and monitor your partners

    Sanctions, financial losses, reputational damage to your company: compliance is no longer just a regulatory formality, it’s a concrete business risk that needs to be closely monitored. Strategies, early warning signals, common mistakes: our experts share their solutions to strengthen your day-to-day monitoring of your clients and suppliers, make your decisions more reliable and secure your business.

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    Cash culture: 3 levers to better manage Cash collection and sustainably reduce client risk

    You've just finished the final sprint of the annual closing without having managed to secure your accounts receivable? The end-of-year cash rush often reveals the same weakness: sales are registered, but unpaid bills pile up and cash flow is fragile. Because successful debt collection no longer relies solely on finance teams, discover how to mobilise your entire company and rely on tailored solutions to speed up your cash inflows and preserve your business relationships.

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    Protect your business from compliance risks

    Before signing with a new supplier or customer, you check their financial health. But do you know if this partner is linked to sanctioned individuals or high-risk entities? A single problematic business relationship can be costly, in terms of cash flow, fines and reputation.

Our solutions

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    5 tips to collect your debts on the African continent

    Language, payment habits, legal specificities, ways of communicating… Because the success of your debt collection will depend (heavily) on your ability to adapt to local conditions, our experts share their experience and advice to prevent your debt collection efforts from quickly turning into an uphill struggle.

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    Our client Isigny Sainte-Mère: from the Normandy countryside to international markets, the art of keeping its world open

    From its Normandy grasslands, Isigny Sainte-Mère feeds 2.5 million babies in nearly 100 countries and distributes its outstanding dairy products to the shelves of American supermarkets and the kitchens of the world’s greatest chefs. This openness to the global market comes with a high level of risk: distant markets, complex regulations and a diverse range of trading partners. Behind this export success lies a proactive approach to commercial risk management built up over more than 30 years with Coface.

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    From risk to performance: the solutions to transform your trade receivables management

    In a constantly changing environment, anticipating commercial risks is a strategic lever for securing your business and supporting your growth. However, many companies are still compelled to operate with different tools, without any overall vision, limiting their ability to act quickly. What if trade credit insurance and automated solutions allowed you to reinvent your trade receivables management right now?

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