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COVID-19, a catalyst for political risks

10/01/2020

In addition to our Q3 2020 Country & Sector Risk updates, Coface's Political Risk Index highlights a dual trend: a decrease in the risk of conflict at a global level, but an increase in the risk of political and social fragility.

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Coface reports a positive net income of €11.3m for the second quarter 2020 and continues to implement its strategic plan

07/29/2020

• Turnover for the first semester: €725m, down 0.6% at constant FX and perimeter.
• Client retention and new business achieve record levels, with a positive net production of €33m.
• First effects of re-pricing are now visible (+0.2%).
• Revenues from services progress by 7%, including information services up by 13%.
• Client activities continue to slowdown – a trend expected to continue over the following quarters.

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Post-pandemic production relocation: an opportunity for CEE countries?

07/23/2020

Foreign trade and inclusion in supply chains had already increased in recent years, supported by EU membership by most CEE (Central and Eastern European) countries in 2004.

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Global Transport: What does the future hold beyond COVID-19?

07/16/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a mobility crisis, mainly because of physical distancing requirements and the necessity to avoid confined spaces, to limit the virus’propagation. This has had a disastrous impact on the global transport sector, with air passenger transport being the most affected segment.

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United States: Two-speed business bankruptcies

07/09/2020

As the COVID-19 epidemic hits the United States very hard, Coface forecasts in its baseline scenario that the country's GDP will contract by 5.6% in 2020, before rebounding by 3.3% in 2021. Nevertheless, this forecast is threatened by the resurgence of the outbreak in several states, which are already pausing or even reversing the resumption of activity after the extensive lockdown of April.

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02/04/2020

Paris - France CRC 2020

Organised in France, this conference will take place in Paris.

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Country Risk Conference in Switzerland 2020
10/29/2020

Country Risk Conference in Switzerland 2020

Upcoming CONFERENCE in Switzerland

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swiss export day 2020
11/17/2020

swiss export day 2020

Upcoming CONFERENCE in Switzerland

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