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Countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia need deeper reforms and investment to make the transition to high-income status

The cost of materials, labour shortages and pressures to reduce carbon emissions are all issues for the construction industry in various markets.

Christian Bürger

Despite current challenges, the construction industry is poised for growth, with global output projected to rise.

Christian Bürger

A global rebound is underway, but Europe still lags behind

Christian Bürger

Production growth and decreasing food prices, but downside risks remain

Christian Bürger

The global economy continues to show resilience, with inflation rates declining without causing a recession. However, potential import tariffs from the new US administration could pose a risk to future global growth. We currently project GDP growth of 2.8% for 2025 and 2.9% for 2026.

Electronics/ICT continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors in 2024-2026.

Christian Bürger

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Brexit ushered in a new era of 'global Britain' or an extended period of national decline, depending on your viewpoint. Five years on, we sift the evidence.

Citizens of Europe’s largest economy go to the polls hoping to breathe life into its ailing industries and exports

Christian Bürger

Atradius Chief Economist John Lorié looks ahead to a year that feels almost impossible to predict, as the global economy braces for Trump and turbulence.

The short-term outlook for the euro is uncertain. Three main risk factors are likely to determine the euro’s direction of travel in the coming weeks and months.

The Chinese economy has sneezed…so, will the world catch a cold? Countries with deep trade links to the world’s second largest economy are bracing for impact.

A rising level of insolvency risk has emerged as a major concern looking ahead for half of the companies surveyed across Asia for the 2024 edition of the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut could have a significant impact on global economic growth, influencing businesses and markets worldwide.

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Eric den Boogert

Masayoshi Edamura

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Letters of credit are bank guarantees to pay a seller (usually an exporter) for goods or services that the seller has shipped to a buyer (usually an importer).

Insolvencies often happen when an important business partner folds. Particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with capital ratios of less than 20% can fall victim to this domino effect.

Your company's accounts receivable is an important indicator for assessing business health.

Unfortunately some businesses make up excuses to explain away delays in settling invoices. Here are some examples of the more common excuses and tips on how to best deal with them.

The secret to prompt payment lays in a systematic and consistent approach to credit management.

Read about the importance of culture within international business and the possible dangers if it is not considered.

One customer, diverging interests? Managing credit successfully in a sales-driven environment.

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With the backing of Atradius’s resources, EnCom Polymers has been able to expand business with existing customers and go after new business they previously would have shied away from.

BVV GmbH grew internationally and recognised risks such as companies on the brink of insolvency in plenty of time to mitigate the risks.

Atradius Surety has enabled Vinci Construction France to expand their sources of finance beyond their banking partners. This partnership with Atradius benefits Vinci Construction by providing substantial flexibility, excellent responsiveness and a capacity for innovation.

How we are part of Continental Banden Groep B.V.'s business process, minimising risk and supporting sales

Ben Green, President and Owner at Metalco Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, explains how Atradius Trade Credit Insurance has helped him secure new business confidently.

As a successful business, L’Oréal Hong Kong wanted a partner that could help protect their regional interests and support their focus on further growth.

After adopting Atradius trade credit insurance, MBS found that their credit control processes improved so much that staff had more time to devote to clients.

FERM (International) offers competitive payment terms and limits their credit risk to developing countries by using Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) and the DGGF.

By providing open dialogue, insight and valuable credit information we helped Brook Green Supply improve their internal credit risk management systems.

Our agility and local knowledge of worldwide markets and buyers are key reasons why textiles business Georg Jensen Damask say they collaborate with us.

El Ganso credits our support in helping the fashion brand grow from a domestic-focused Spanish startup to a successful international business.

Janson Bridging (International) uses export credit insurance from Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) to offer favourable credit terms to customers located in emerging markets.

Calidad Pascual partners with international credit insurance firm Crédito y Caución Atradius to gain additional knowledge of international markets.

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Metalco Inc.: Driving new business with quick communication

Ben Green, President and Owner at Metalco Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, explains how Atradius Trade Credit Insurance has helped him secure new business confidently.

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Aug 22, 2024

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