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#Corporate news
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.
#Corporate news
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.
#Corporate news
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.
#Economic publications
Almost all companies in the UK are struggling with late payments, according to Coface's 2025 United Kingdom Payment Survey. Compulsory liquidations are also on the rise, although insolvencies are declining overall and the economic outlook is positive.
China offers Swiss companies significant growth opportunities. Yet entering this market requires preparation: even with the free trade agreement, barriers and regulations remain. Exporters should be aware of the practical requirements and the risks that come with doing business in the People’s Republic.
#Economic publications
Our experts have noticed increasing signs that costs from US tariffs are being largely absorbed by businesses and end consumers. At the same time, the tip of the inflation iceberg has appeared.
China offers Swiss companies significant growth opportunities. Yet entering this market requires preparation: even with the free trade agreement, barriers and regulations remain. Exporters should be aware of the practical requirements and the risks that come with doing business in the People’s Republic.
#Expert advice
A supplier’s bankruptcy isn’t just a minor disruption. It can trigger a chain reaction that affects your business at every level. You might assume the damage is limited to a missed delivery or an unpaid invoice. But the real impact often goes much deeper. Financial losses, operational slowdowns, reputational risks, and growing pressure on your internal teams are just the beginning. If you're running a SME, especially one dependent on custom parts or international supply chains, your supplier’s failure can echo through your business for months. So what does that really look like in practice? Let’s break it down, step by step.
Coface assesses Italy’s economic situation critically, Switzerland’s fourth-largest trading partner. Low productivity, slow growth and tight fiscal space pose challenges. Coface’s “B” country risk assessment indicates an elevated probability of non‑payment on export receivables. For Swiss exporters, careful risk management is strongly recommended.
#Our solutions
Since coming on stream over a year ago, Coface has provided valuable business insights so Argent Energy can evaluate potential clients and make swift but effective decisions to support its UK and international operations.
#Our solutions
In this new episode of our Data & Tech @Coface series, Yoann Mourin opens the doors to his daily universe: cybersecurity. From real-time incident management to AI-powered anticipation strategies and operational and financial risk assessment, find out what goes on behind the scenes of Coface's digital defence and explore the cyber challenges shaping the future of finance.
#Our solutions
He wears many hats, his projects combine technological innovation and environmental responsibility, and he spends all his days with DORA (the regulation, not the explorer!). Between operational resilience and Green IT, our expert's day-to-day work embodies the new reality of Data & Tech jobs at Coface. Selected highlights.
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