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Coface has renewed its signing of L’Autre Cercle’s LGBTQIA+ Commitment Charter, reaffirming its dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. This renewed pledge highlights the Group’s ongoing efforts to ensure that every employee can thrive in an environment built on respect, equality and psychological safety.
During ICISA’s landmark 100th Annual General Meeting in Vienna, Deepesh Patel, Editor of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), sat down with Xavier Durand, Group CEO of Coface, to explore how the industry can respond to today’s evolving challenges. Read the highlights of the interview and watch the accompanying video below.
Coface has announced a new partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, integrating the World‑Check One solution directly into Urba360, its business information platform. This collaboration gives companies access to industry‑leading compliance screening tools combined with Coface’s credit risk insights — all through a single, streamlined interface.
#Economic publications
Unusually low water levels on the Rhine and Danube are affecting freight transport, creating operational challenges for parts of the energy sector, and adding pressure on several European industries. Although river conditions may gradually improve, the effects are likely to be felt across supply chains and industrial activity in the months ahead.
#Economic publications
Gulf nations are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure as they prepare for a future beyond oil. Yet this next phase of economic transformation brings a new set of challenges, including reliance on critical infrastructure, foreign technology, scarce specialised talent and growing pressure on natural resources.
During ICISA’s landmark 100th Annual General Meeting in Vienna, Deepesh Patel, Editor of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), sat down with Xavier Durand, Group CEO of Coface, to explore how the industry can respond to today’s evolving challenges. Read the highlights of the interview and watch the accompanying video below.
During ICISA’s landmark 100th Annual General Meeting in Vienna, Deepesh Patel, Editor of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), sat down with Xavier Durand, Group CEO of Coface, to explore how the industry can respond to today’s evolving challenges. Read the highlights of the interview and watch the accompanying video below.
#Expert advice
Europe's single market and close economic ties can make cross-border trade seem straightforward. However, recovering unpaid invoices is often far more complex than expected. More than 70 percent of businesses face late payments, and debt collection practices can vary significantly between countries. What works in London may not work in Milan, Madrid, Brussels, Zurich or Warsaw. Legal processes, payment behaviour and administrative requirements differ from one market to another. To help businesses improve recovery outcomes, Coface's experts share practical advice on avoiding common mistakes, adapting to local conditions and maximizing the chances of successful debt recovery across Europe.
#Expert advice
Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping how Belgian companies assess credit risk. Coface’s latest CFO Report reveals how finance leaders are adapting to a business environment marked by supply chain disruptions, weaker demand and growing pressure on cash flow.
Coface has renewed its signing of L’Autre Cercle’s LGBTQIA+ Commitment Charter, reaffirming its dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. This renewed pledge highlights the Group’s ongoing efforts to ensure that every employee can thrive in an environment built on respect, equality and psychological safety.
DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), also referred to in French as délai moyen de paiement (DMP) or number of days of customer credit, is an essential indicator in financial management. A company’s financial strength largely depends on its ability to collect invoices within controlled timeframes, before facing cash outflows that could weaken its position. DSO therefore represents a continuous optimization lever to improve cash flow and reduce the risk of unpaid invoices.
#Our solutions
Operating in the ferrous metals trading industry, Vidalies navigates a highly cyclical market characterized by large transaction volumes, significant financial exposure, and ongoing pressure on payment terms. To support sustainable growth, the company has made commercial risk management a strategic priority, relying on Coface as a trusted partner for more than 50 years. Diane Vidalies, Managing Director, explains how this approach helps the business identify opportunities and grow with confidence across France and international markets.
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