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Coface and the LSEG Risk Intelligence join forces to strengthen corporate compliance and decision-making
Coface announces a strategic partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence to integrate World-Check One into Urba360, its business information platform. This collaboration enables companies to access, through a single interface, Coface’s credit risk data alongside globally recognised compliance tools, helping them secure their commercial decisions in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
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Coface acquires Novertur International SA to strengthen its Business Information services in Switzerland
Coface has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Novertur International SA, a Lausanne-based startup best known for its digital platform business-monitor.ch. This strategic acquisition will significantly reinforce Coface’s business information offering in Switzerland, enhancing its data capabilities and local market reach.
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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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Back-to-School Blues for Commodities
Commodity markets experienced a sharp upswing throughout the summer, with virtually no sector spared. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the return of El Niño, adverse weather conditions, and growing demand linked to the energy transition have all contributed to simultaneous price increases across energy products, agricultural commodities, and industrial metals.
02 / 10 / 2026
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Late payments in France: 89% of companies impacted, reaching a new record level
Coface has released the fourth edition of its survey on the payment practices of French companies. Conducted in June among 690 businesses, the study highlights a further deterioration in payment behavior. Over the past twelve months, 89% of companies reported experiencing late payments, while the average payment delay has risen to 41.2 days. Micro-enterprises remain the most exposed, both because of the length of delays and their consequences for cash flow.
29 / 09 / 2026
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AI: The Gulf region faces new strategic dependencies
Gulf countries are rapidly expanding their investments in artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure as they prepare for a future beyond oil. Yet this new phase of economic diversification also exposes the region to a range of new challenges, including critical infrastructure risks, technological reliance, talent shortages, and growing pressure on essential resources.
07 / 08 / 2026
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What Are the Alternatives to Factoring?
Factoring enables businesses to improve cash flow quickly while reducing the administrative burden of managing receivables. However, it is not always the most suitable solution for every company. Depending on your business model, customer base, and financial objectives, alternative options may offer a better fit. Explore the main alternatives to factoring and their key advantages.
31 / 08 / 2026
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Generic drug supply at risk: global disruptions threaten Europe and Switzerland
Restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have stalled the production of generics – which could have knock-on effects for global health and the Swiss export industry. With the chemical and pharmaceutical sector accounting for 53 per cent of total exports, Switzerland is particularly vulnerable.
13 / 05 / 2026
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Germany: insolvency crisis deepens, a wake-up call for Swiss businesses
Germany’s stagnating economy has been hit particularly hard by rising energy costs and tightening financial conditions. In 2025, insolvencies experienced their third consecutive year of double-digit increases and are unlikely to recover in 2026, creating a situation that poses a major risk for Switzerland.
23 / 04 / 2026
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Sentry Aerospares: keeping aeroplanes in the air, whilst never closing its world to commercial risk
As a global provider of spare parts for commercial aviation, Sentry Aerospares operates in an environment where urgency is the norm. Between demanding international customers, volatile markets, supply chain challenges and critical payment deadlines, commercial risk is a constant consideration. For almost a decade, the UK-based company has partnered with Coface to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth rather than barriers to expansion.
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What Are the Alternatives to Factoring?
Factoring enables businesses to improve cash flow quickly while reducing the administrative burden of managing receivables. However, it is not always the most suitable solution for every company. Depending on your business model, customer base, and financial objectives, alternative options may offer a better fit. Explore the main alternatives to factoring and their key advantages.
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How Debt Collection works in Switzerland
Late payments and unpaid invoices are a major source of stress for businesses. And for good reason: they are responsible for around a quarter of all bankruptcies.
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