After a somewhat turbulent 2023, which ultimately turned out much better than expected, 2024 is shaping up to be as decisive as it is uncertain, both in (geo)political terms, with more than 60 national elections - presidential and/or legislative - and in economic terms, with risks mounting on a still slowing global economy.
When companies need to assess the creditworthiness of potential customers, using time-consuming in-house research methods or sifting through lengthy, data-packed reports can lead to decision-making delays and missed revenue. Fortunately, there’s a forward-looking solution that delivers clear and predictive insights to streamline your decision-making process: URBA360, Coface’s new risk assessment platform.
In this second part of his interview, Xavier Durand shares his vision of the role of credit insurance in challenging times and the consequences of CSR policies on businesses.
At the end of November, Xavier Durand, CEO of Coface, gave a comprehensive interview to the newspaper L'Agefi. In this first part, he explains the consequences of conflicts around the world for companies, and what this means for Coface.
Coface announced today the appointment of Lars Wallin as Head of Banks and Financial Institutions for the North America Region (NAR). Lars joins the Coface team to oversee the rapidly growing banking and financial institution segment which has found increasing value in Coface’s customizable trade credit insurance and business information offerings.