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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 75 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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    Deepseek sends shockwaves across AI industry and financial markets

    On 27 January 2025, a tremor swept through the financial markets and the artificial intelligence industry. Chinese start-up DeepSeek has developed an open-source, cost-efficient artificial intelligence model which has left some analysts skeptical but could threaten hundreds of billions invested in AI infrastructure.

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    Canada digs into tariff trenches as the trade war brews

    While U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada has been postponed to Feb. 1, uncertainty looms over a potential trade war and its economic repercussions. Discover what’s at stake and how Canada might respond.

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    Gas prices back in the spotlight as European inventories dwindle

    European gas prices are surging as inventories dwindle faster than anticipated, driven by colder weather, reduced renewable energy production, and the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. With stocks now below the pre-war seasonal average, Europe faces mounting pressure to secure supplies ahead of the 2025-2026 winter.

Expert advice

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    CFOs, Credit Managers: 5 ways to manage your commercial risks stress-free in 2025

    Multiplying risks, accelerating payment delays, pressure on human resources, lack of appropriate digital solutions... Managing trade receivables is becoming increasingly complex for finance directors and credit managers, who are actively hunting for effective tools to anticipate and manage risks more effectively. And you, what kind of pilot will you be in 2025? 5 advices to give you a clearer picture.

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    Coface Baltic Top 50 2024 - ranking of the largest Baltic companies

    The Baltic TOP-50 ranking of the largest companies by turnover in 2024 has once again confirmed Lithuania's business leadership. 26 out of the 50 largest companies are Lithuanian - that is over half of the list. Lithuanian companies not only occupy the top five positions in the ranking, but also generate a significant share of turnover (67.5%) and profits (75%). Estonia has 16 companies in the ranking, Latvia 8. The performance of the TOP-50 largest companies is a good reflection of the general business environment in the Baltic States. According to Coface economists, a recovery is forecast for 2025: GDP growth of 2.8% in Lithuania, 2.0% in Estonia and 1.8% in Latvia.

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