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

Christian Bürger

The world's economic powerhouse is coping with ageing and a worsening global trade environment.

A rebound is on the cards, while trade frictions affect the electric vehicle segment.

Christian Bürger

The global chemical industry has reached a crossroads, with Europe facing major challenges

Christian Bürger

Latin America's economic growth is structurally low. Fostering investment could help reverse this.

Greetje Frankena

Which direction will the US trade winds blow?

Contractions continue in Europe and the US, but a 2025 rebound is on the cards

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

AI is being heralded as a game-changer for international trade, but it poses challenges as well as opportunities

Christian Bürger

Atradius and Mondu team up to enable better payment solutions for B2B e-commerce

The US might impose 25% import tariffs on cars on national security grounds. What is the forecast impact and how is the auto industry responding?

Stan Chang, Director Group Buyer Underwriting Atradius, talks about the role of AI in credit management

A polarising election followed by an Olympic party, but what does it all mean for the struggling French economy?

Labour Party resounding victory in the UK general election promises a reset of the country’s relationship with the EU, but putting words into action won’t be easy

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Blogs

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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Case study

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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