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    Why Coface Strengthens Its Position in Business Information for Switzerland

    As over 60% of Swiss companies export goods and services abroad, knowing who they’re doing business with becomes critical. A missed payment or a supplier failure can quickly disrupt operations and strain financial resources. Recognizing these challenges, Coface has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive business information services tailored for the Swiss market. By delivering in-depth analyses of financial health and payment behaviors, Coface empowers Swiss businesses to make informed decisions, ensuring stability and fostering growth.

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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.

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    Switzerland: island of stability or part of the storm?

    As global economic uncertainty deepens, Swiss exporters are entering a more fragile phase. Coface has just released its quarterly update on country and sector risk assessments (June 2025), and the signals are clear: economic risks are rising for Swiss SMEs operating internationally. The downgrade of 23 sectors and 4 countries marks a significant turning point.

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    Asia Payment Survey 2025: Payment risks on the rise as companies brace for uncertainty

    The Asia Payment Survey, conducted by Coface in Q1 2025, provides insights into the evolution of payment behavior and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.

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    Insolvencies Rise in Central and Eastern Europe Despite Economic Recovery

    We released our latest annual insolvency report for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), revealing a paradoxical picture. Despite a return to economic growth in 2024, the financial stability of companies in the region continued to decline. While macroeconomic indicators pointed to recovery, insolvency rates remained high or even increased in many CEE countries, highlighting deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities.

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    7 questions on trade risks & swiss business opportunities in a volatile world

    Despite modest GDP growth projections and rising bankruptcies in key sectors, Switzerland has been ranked the world’s most competitive economy in 2025 by the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025. As global uncertainties deepen—from U.S. policy shifts to trade tensions—Swiss exporters face both threats and historic opportunities. In this interview, Christian Moins, CEO of Coface Switzerland, explains how businesses can manage risk and secure growth in turbulent times.

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    Why Swiss SMEs go bankrupt: 7 real causes you should know

    In 2023, a mid-sized Swiss manufacturer lost a major German customer that accounted for over 40% of its turnover. Within six months, it couldn’t pay suppliers on time, employee confidence eroded, and its bank downgraded its risk profile. By early 2024, the company was insolvent.

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    Insolvencies Rise in Central and Eastern Europe Despite Economic Recovery

    We released our latest annual insolvency report for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), revealing a paradoxical picture. Despite a return to economic growth in 2024, the financial stability of companies in the region continued to decline. While macroeconomic indicators pointed to recovery, insolvency rates remained high or even increased in many CEE countries, highlighting deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities.

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