Publications

Customer credit risk volatility stems from Spain's challenging economic climate.

There is a widely varying trade credit landscape for Dutch business across all sectors in the current challenging economic climate.

Businesses in Ireland are grappling with customer credit risk challenges, emphasizing the need for robust credit risk management strategies.

An unsettling variation in B2B customer payment behaviour is evident in our survey of Greek companies.

Companies in Germany are having to grapple with the consequences of a deteriorated credit risk landscape.

Bad debts surge highlights the complexities companies in Denmark currently face in managing customer credit risk.

Across the sectors surveyed in Belgium, a significant amount of revenue generated from B2B transactions on credit is lost due to customers failing to pay their debts.

Negative DSO and bad debts trend create financial strain for Austrian businesses.

Finnish businesses have a cautious approach to trade credit in B2B sales.

Longer DSO and an increase in bad debts create a perfect storm for Western European companies as they grapple with the problem of maintaining sufficient working capital.

There is anxiety among French businesses about the level of bad debts, which now affect 10% of all invoiced B2B sales, double that of last year.

Car sales have cooled down after double digit growth in 2023

Can the industry cut its own emissions and improve the health of the planet?

Our Trade Sector Specialists share their insights on the key issues affecting the food and beverages industry in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and in Europe

Metals and steel producers in advanced markets face demand recovery

Low- and middle-income countries still face debt problems. Several of them have fallen into default in the past years. Still, restructuring has become increasingly complex.

The widespread financial hardship currently experienced by many businesses creates the prospect of a steep rise in insolvencies over the coming months.

While inflation is decreasing, past interest rate rises continue to affect households and businesses. Against this backdrop, we looked for ‘bright spots’ in sector performance.

Demand for clean energy and biofuels expected to grow

Post-pandemic adjustments or an adverse new normal?

A significant producer of CO2, but also a clean energy powerhouse

Growth of renewables presents both opportunity and threat

The pathway to a net-zero emission future is getting increasingly narrow but it's not yet off track.

Civil engineering drives industry, while economic conditions still weigh on residential construction activity

Production growth and decreasing food prices, but downside risks remain

Latin America and the Caribbean's critical mineral resources are needed for the global energy transition but the sustainability of their mining needs to be prioritised.

A barometer of sustainability change

Our global electronics/ICT sector expert shares his insights and opinion on how AI will impact the industry.

Ukraine has received large amounts of foreign aid in the past two years. This aid continues to be critical in the coming years as well.

Global output and sales growth pick up in 2024

The global economy has proven more resilient than expected. However, it is moving towards lower growth in 2024.

Industry growth decelerating this year

High inflation and interest rates have knocked consumer confidence

Europe and Middle East – Growing on strong foundations

Global economic growth continues to lose steam as a result of past monetary tightening while geopolitical risks increasingly weigh on the outlook.

Sector expert insights into the key issues affecting the industry in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Pressure on household incomes is weakening demand, although EV sales are gaining momentum

Civil engineering drives industry, as economic conditions slows growth in residential construction

Global demand for non-essential food products shrinks amid squeeze on household incomes

Global economic outlook, high energy prices and weak demand subdue metals markets

Growth slows amid subdued demand; opportunities will come from green and digital transitions

Sector expert insights into the key issues affecting the industry in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.

Financial challenges facing companies polled in the United Arab Emirates are highlighted by bad debts affecting 11% of all B2B invoiced sales.

B2B sales on credit dropped sharply among Singapore companies during the past 12 months. It highlights the severe challenges facing the Asian economy.

Late payments increased during the past year and now affect an average 48% of all B2B invoiced sales among companies in Indonesia.

Late payments are a clear concern for companies polled in Japan. 37% of invoiced B2B sales were overdue.

The more relaxed trade credit policy introduced by Indian businesses had a negative impact on Day-Sales-Outstanding (DSO).

Amid a severe challenge to maintain cashflow there was an 85% increase in the number of Taiwan companies who took significantly longer to collect overdue payments.

A staggering 89% of companies polled in Vietnam said the main reason for late payments was liquidity shortages among B2B customers.

In Hong Kong there was a 26% increase in companies polled who had to wait longer to collect overdue payments from B2B customers.