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Corporate news
#Corporate news
COFACE SA: AM Best upgrades the Long-term Issuer Credit Ratings to ‘a+’ (Excellent) with a stable outlook
The rating agency AM Best, on 29th May 2024, has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to ’a+’ (Excellent) from ‘a’ (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating – IFS rating of A (Excellent) of Compagnie française d’assurance pour le commerce extérieur (la Compagnie), Coface North America Insurance Company (CNAIC) and Coface Re. The outlook for these ratings is “stable”.
#Corporate news
Coface joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
Coface strengthens its commitment to the environment by joining the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) and signing the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in line with the Paris Agreements aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century.
Economic publications
#Economic publications
United States: A hotly contested election could lead to economic overheating
Nobody can predict next Tuesday’s result. However, it will undoubtedly have major implications for trade, taxes, and interest rates. In all likelihood, the US economy’s tendency to overheat could intensify.
#Economic publications
More restrictive credit terms and much longer payment delays in Latin America
The latest edition of the Coface’s survey on payment behavior in Latin America highlights a strong dual trend. On the one hand, there has been a tightening of credit conditions and, on the other, a significant increase in the length of late payments. At a time of global economic challenges, and with growth in the region set to remain weak in 2025, these results raise concerns about the financial stability of Latin American businesses.
#Economic publications
From monetary pivot to fiscal turnaround? - Coface barometer
The global economic recovery is mixed: while the US is heading for a soft landing, the eurozone and China continue to face uncertainties. In this context, Coface has adjusted its ratings for 5 countries and 17 sectors, reflecting a scenario of stabilized global growth in 2025, albeit below potential. Download our October 2024 Barometer now.
Expert advice
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Data & technology: from smart data to predictive risk management solutions
Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!
#Expert advice
What is political risk and how is it impacting commercial credit?
With the reshaping of the world order, the rise of (geo)political risk and the climate emergency, political risk is back in the spotlight, with its inevitable economic impact on world trade and businesses. How can we protect ourselves effectively? We take a closer look at this ever-more closely monitored risk.
#Expert advice
5 false facts about Trade Credit Insurance
"Trade credit insurance is too expensive and doesn't cover my needs" ; "Managing credit risk is an obstacle to my business development", or "I have financial resources to cover any unpaid invoices!" Have you ever had one of these thoughts? Re-examining stereotypes about TCI might be useful, particularly in an environment where claims experience is accelerating and the risk of bad debts is growing.
Our solutions
#Our solutions
Coface’s risk management solutions make Macsteel as strong as steel
How a global steel company stays solid, in a risky sector, and benefit from a competitive edge with Coface’s risk management solutions: Trade Credit Insurance – for 20 years! – and, more recently Information services.
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Data & Tech @Coface - Episode 2: Meet Samia Boujatioui, Data Access Manager
In today's digital era, data is the backbone of strategic decision-making. At Coface, we leverage cutting-edge technologies, smart data solutions and human expertise to empower businesses with accurate, timely, and actionable insights. Watch our experts explain it themselves.
#Our solutions
Data & Tech @Coface - Episode 1: Meet Massimo Ferraris, IT Domain Manager
When we talk about trade credit insurance, we usually think about risks, clauses, exposure and other guarantees.... but not necessarily about new technologies, Data, (and even less!) AI? Well, did you know that Coface has been managing data since... 1946?!
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