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International Debt Collections Handbook

Debt Collection Reports

  • Argentina,
  • Australia,
  • Agriculture,
  • Automotive/Transport,

11th October 2021

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The International Debt Collections Handbook is a key tool for businesses when it comes to making decisions concerning collections in foreign countries.

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Stay on top of your business’ cash flow by gearing up with insightful content. Find reports, guides and business insights from our experts on how to successfully manage B2B collection.

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Access a snapshot of the credit risk situation and business performance of 14 major industries in your country. The forecast is based on the assessment of Atradius underwriters.

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    Italy: trade credit increasingly used to grow sales

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Italy
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    The COVID-19 economic downturn has had a great impact on businesses in Italy. The country endured one of the longest and most stringent lockdowns in Europe.

    Austria: businesses confident in 2021 domestic economy

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria
    • Automotive/Transport,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    Most businesses in Austria express confidence in 2021 domestic economy

    Western Europe: 2021 offers hope to COVID-hit markets

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    25th November 2020

    This year’s Payments Practices Barometer survey in Western Europe was conducted during the pandemic downturn.

    France: customer relations set business tone for 2021

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • France
    • Agriculture,
    • Construction,

    25th November 2020

    Businesses polled in France reported working more closely with B2B customers to develop a proactive approach to credit

    Eastern Europe: region faces 2021 battered but hopeful

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Bulgaria,
    • Czech Republic,
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    As with businesses throughout the world, also industry in Eastern Europe has experienced a pandemic battering. The region, however, faces 2021 bruised but hopeful.

    Turkey: business sentiment upbeat despite late payments

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Turkey
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    25th November 2020

    Businesses in Turkey are currently well-placed to rebound in 2021, although much hinges on how well the country manages both the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 through the year end.

    Romania: cost containment is 2021 business concern

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Romania
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    The 2020 forecast downturn in Romania’s economy suddenly accelerated under the lockdown conditions imposed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Switzerland: businesses downbeat over global outlook

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Switzerland
    • Automotive/Transport,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    Credit policies remain fairly constant as business continues growth commitments

    The Netherlands: 2021 optimism prevails despite COVID

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Netherlands
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    2020 has been a time of unprecedented uncertainty for businesses in the Netherlands, and 2021 still poses many unanswered questions

    Belgium: businesses cautiously optimistic about 2021

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Belgium
    • Agriculture,
    • Chemicals/Pharma,

    25th November 2020

    Signs of economic stress visible, although business confidence in Belgium remains fairly strong

    Country Report Romania 2020

    Country Report

    • Romania
    • General economic

    17th November 2020

    A rather modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a marked slowdown

    Country Report Hungary 2020

    Country Report

    • Hungary
    • General economic

    17th November 2020

    High public and external debt levels remain a major weakness in the mid-term

    Country Report Vietnam 2020

    Country Report

    • Vietnam
    • Automotive/Transport,
    • Electronics/ICT,

    10th November 2020

    Robust growth rates have come to an end, but no contraction in 2020

    Country Report Brazil 2020

    Country Report

    • Brazil
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    10th November 2020

    An economic contraction of more than 4% as domestic demand has suffered

    Country Report Czech Republic 2020

    Country Report

    • Czech Republic
    • Automotive/Transport,
    • General economic

    13th October 2020

    The Czech economy remains highly vulnerable to foreign trade losses

    Country Report Greece 2020

    Country Report

    • Greece
    • General economic

    13th October 2020

    A rebound is expected for the Greek economy in 2021, but downside risks remain

    Debt Collections Handbook Belgium 2021

    Debt Collection Reports

    • Belgium
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    13th October 2020

    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 Belgium.

    國際債務催收手冊 2020

    Debt Collection Reports

    • Hong Kong SAR
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    13th October 2020

    當要為海外市場的業務作催收決定時,這「國際債務催收手冊」會是重要的工具。

    Debt Collections Handbook Sweden 2020

    Debt Collection Reports

    • Sweden
    • Agriculture,
    • Automotive/Transport,

    13th October 2020

    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 Sweden.

    Covid-19 aggravates Sub-Saharan African debt problems

    Economic Outlook

    • Angola,
    • Kenya,
    • General economic

    12th October 2020

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa faced severe downturns this year, resulting in an unprecedented regional economic contraction.