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At the landmark 100th Annual General Meeting of ICISA in Vienna, Deepesh Patel, Editor of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), spoke with Xavier Durand, Group CEO of Coface, to discuss how the industry can tackle these contemporary challenges. Discover his interview in the article and video below.
Coface’s APAC Payment Survey 2026 reveals that 73% of Japanese firms report being affected by payment delays from customers in the last 12 months. Payment discipline appears to be deteriorating in the country, with more firms seeing worsening payment delays, both in terms of severity and frequency, than improvements. As part of an annual study to understand the payment behaviours and risks among businesses, Coface surveyed 2,800 finance professionals across multiple sectors and 10 Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, including 252 respondents in Japan.
#Corporate news
Halfway through the deployment of its Power the Core strategic plan, Coface confirms its main financial targets (combined ratio, RoATE, solvency, payout).
#Economic publications
Chinese firms are giving customers more time to pay than their regional peers, yet overdue invoices are taking longer to settle and payment conditions are worsening, according to Coface’s APAC Payment Survey 2026.
#Economic publications
The Gulf states are stepping up their efforts in AI and data centres to prepare for the post-oil era. However, this new frontier in economic diversification exposes the region to unprecedented vulnerabilities: critical infrastructure, technological dependence, a shortage of talent and pressure on resources.
#Economic publications
The United States has replaced its temporary tariffs with new tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% targeting 60 countries, which account for 99% of its imports of goods. This development illustrates Washington’s determination to maintain its tariff strategy whilst preparing for possible new measures.
#Expert advice
Geographical proximity, the single market, long-standing trading partners… Recovering a debt in Europe may seem straightforward. However, over 70 per cent of businesses face late payments, and debt recovery practices vary significantly from one country to another. Because an unpaid debt is not handled in the same way in London, Milan, Madrid, Brussels, Zurich or Warsaw, Coface’s experts share their advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes, adapt your approach to the local context and maximize your chances of recovery.
#Expert advice
Geopolitical tensions, slowing growth, supply chain disruptions, and mounting regulatory risks: businesses today operate in a world where uncertainty has become the norm. The question, therefore, is no longer how to eliminate risk — that is neither realistic nor desirable — but how to make the best possible decisions in a constantly changing environment.
#Expert advice
The main obstacle to business growth is no longer just the market, but also companies’ ability to make decisions. According to the latest Coface survey of 1,250 business leaders in 13 countries, 68% of them cite slow decision-making as a major obstacle. In a highly uncertain environment, businesses are no longer simply seeking to avoid risk: they must learn to make decisions more quickly. A transformation is underway, gradually turning risk into a driver of decision-making and growth.
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A player in the ferrous metals trading sector, Vidalies operates in a highly cyclical market, where it faces significant volumes, substantial financial exposure, and strong pressure on payment terms. The company has made commercial risk management a key driver of its development, with Coface as a partner for over 50 years. Diane Vidalies, Managing Director, explains how it works and how it enables the company to remain open to opportunities — both in France and internationally.
#Our solutions
Find out how Weber Group, a national distributor of industrial, safety and janitorial products, keeps its world open despite 30 years of uncertainty by managing its commercial risks and making decisions with confidence thanks to Coface’s solutions.
#Our solutions
Late payments and unpaid invoices remain a significant challenge for businesses throughout New Zealand, particularly for exporters and SMEs navigating competitive and unpredictable global markets. Effectively managing cash flow is essential for sustainable growth, and this is where professional debt collection solutions become crucial. From local payment recovery to international debt collection assistance, New Zealand businesses are increasingly adopting smarter strategies to mitigate financial risk and enhance working capital.
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