Publications

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in Hong Kong.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in Hungary.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in India.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in Indonesia.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in Ireland.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in the UAE.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in the UK.

Asian trade is at a crossroads in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and with the US-China trade war ongoing.

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in the U.S.

As fiscal support is phased out, global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 33% in 2022

Contingent on pandemic containment, GDP of the Czech Republic is forecast to grow by 4.5% in 2022

Russia's strategy to protect its economy against external shocks is successful, but comes at a cost for its population

Recent surge in coronavirus cases and slow vaccination rollout affect Indonesia's GDP

Pandemic containment and a faster Covid-19 vaccinations rollout are key in order to sustain Vietnam's GDP growth forecast of more than 6% in 2021.

As vaccination campaigns are underway, the world economy is recovering from the pandemic. Advanced markets generally have higher vaccination rates than emerging markets

The African Continental Free Trade Area has raised opportunities for both African and non-African companies. The agreement could contribute to growth after the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Protection from B2B trade credit risk top future concern for businesses across the USMCA region.

The optimism expressed by the businesses we spoke to in Mexico is good reason for hope.

Canadian businesses were largely downbeat when asked about their outlook for the coming 12 months, lagging far behind their USMCA peers.

Particularly during times of economic distress, which many businesses have experienced during the pandemic, trade credit can act as an important tool for business growth.

The negative impact on global trade caused by the pandemic has undoubtedly had an effect on Taiwan’s export-driven economy. This may explain why businesses express caution about the coming months.

Hong Kong businesses brace for challenges as they begin to emerge from a tough period of economic contraction.

Indonesia’s more liberal trade credit policies in the year following the outbreak of the pandemic have led to an increase in late payments.

Businesses polled in China plan to mitigate customer credit risk associated with B2B trade through a more frequent use of trade credit insurance over the next months.

Many more businesses in Singapore than in the rest of Asia expressed liquidity concerns over the coming months.

Why strategic credit management becomes paramount as Australia prepares to face an upward trend in trade credit risk.

Due to increased costs of managing accounts receivable and a spike in late payments, most of the businesses in the United Arab Emirates are concerned about cash flow levels going forward.

One year into the pandemic, businesses polled in Asia told us they experienced serious setbacks to growth and needed to take several measures to face the changed economic and trade circumstances.

Prestaties Franse industrieën: verbeteringen voor sommige sectoren, maar het kredietrisico voor veel bedrijven in belangrijke sectoren blijft hoog.

De Britse handel wordt dubbel getroffen door Brexit en Covid-19, waardoor met name de handel met de EU onder druk komt te staan.

Italiaanse economie: de opleving van 2021 heeft geleid tot betere prestaties van de industrie, maar de vooruitzichten voor sommige belangrijke sectoren blijven vooralsnog gematigd.

Climate change raises country risk, but offers business opportunities as well.

Prestaties Duitse sectoren: metaal en staal één puntje gestegen, maar nog steeds hoog kredietrisico voor veel auto- en machinebedrijven.

The square of the circle? Spending needed to tackle unemployment and housing issues, while fiscal curbing is urgent to avoid further rating downgrades.

The Chilean business environment remains one of the best in the region, but increased policy uncertainty could weigh on the economic outlook.

Ongoing rebound, but the credit risk situation of several industries remains strained, in particular in the construction and service sectors.

The economy is forecast to grow about 5% this year. The scope of recovery in Europe as Morocco’s main export market is playing a pivotal role.

The recent normalisation of diplomatic and trade relations between Israel and the UAE will unlock mutual trade opportunities

An economic rebound of more than 4% expected in 2021, but vulnerability to to global financial market turmoil remains an issue

Turkey's economic policy at the crossroads again, while lira volatility and high inflation remain key issues, and non-performing loans increase

As fiscal support is gradually phased out, global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 26% in 2021

Poland's economy: a solid 3.8% growth outlook in 2021 and rebound of some industries, while credit risk for transport, retail and services remains high

China's economy: a strong rebound forecast in 2021, but ongoing Sino-US trade disputes and increasing political strains with the US remain a downside risk

Major structural weaknesses weigh on growth prospects

Only a modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a steep recession last year

In 2021 wordt een krachtig economisch herstel verwacht, maar er blijven grote neerwaartse risico's bestaan.

As several vaccines have been approved and are being rolled out, we expect the global economy to rebound in 2021

De coronacrisis heeft ook in de opkomende markten een zware tol geëist. Sinds het begin van 2021 gaan deze economieën geleidelijk weer open.

The repercussions of coronavirus have hit an already weakening economy.

Heavy dependence on informal labour markets and tourism exacerbates the Covid-19 shock