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International Debt Collections Handbook 2021

Debt Collection Handbook

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

11th October 2021

Handbook magazine

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 recommendations from our experts on how to manage collection of B2B accounts receivable.

Industry Performance Forecast

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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    B2B payment practices trend, China 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • China
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    25th October 2023

    An increasing number of companies polled in China (+22%) have reported facing cash flow challenges due to poorer payment practices of their B2B customers.

    B2B payment practices trend, Asia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • China,
    • Hong Kong,
    • Agriculture,
    • Consumer Durables,

    25th October 2023

    70% of Asian companies polled anticipate a demand surge in the coming months, while showing a strong commitment to address payment challenges arising from business-to-business (B2B) trade.

    Regional Economic Outlook MENA - October 2023

    Economic research

    • Algeria,
    • Egypt,
    • General economic

    13th October 2023

    MENA’s enormous trade potential is bolstered by a proactive trade shift towards fast-growing regions like Asia. This move is accompanied by a geopolitical reorientation in the same direction.

    Clean Energy Transition: Textiles

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Canada,
    • Textiles

    5th October 2023

    Laundering the fashion industry's carbon footprint.

    How to unlock Latin America's potential for nearshoring

    Economic research

    • Argentina,
    • Brazil,
    • General economic

    3rd October 2023

    Structural trade weaknesses could prevent Latin American & Caribbean from seizing the opportunities of nearshoring, but focusing on the energy transition could be key to unlocking full potential.

    Insolvencies adjust back to pre-pandemic levels

    Economic research

    • Australia,
    • Austria,
    • General economic

    26th September 2023

    The increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024.

    B2B payment practices trend, Canada 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Canada
    • Agriculture

    18th September 2023

    B2B sales that businesses in Canada made on credit saw a significant drop in the face of heightened credit risk in B2B trade.

    B2B payment practices trend, United States 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • USA
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    18th September 2023

    The heightened payment risk is prompting businesses polled in the United States to implement a more stringent trade credit policy for B2B transactions.

    B2B payment practices trend, USMCA 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Canada,
    • Mexico,
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    18th September 2023

    Companies in North America (USMCA) are ramping up their credit management efforts in response to a surge in delayed payments.

    B2B payment practices trend, Mexico 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Mexico
    • Chemicals/Pharma,
    • Steel,

    18th September 2023

    Businesses are actively implementing strategies and measures to alleviate the challenges posed by B2B credit risk.

    Reforming Greece - September 2023

    Economic research

    • Greece
    • General economic

    13th September 2023

    Greece's recovery from the pandemic has been more dynamic as the country makes progress with ambitious reforms

    Can AI offer disruptive opportunities for pharma?

    Market Monitor

    • Austria,
    • Belgium,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    5th September 2023

    Atradius Pharmaceuticals Sector Experts share their insights and opinions on how AI will impact the industry.

    Clean Energy Transition: ICT

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • Canada,
    • Electronics/ICT

    27th July 2023

    Is the ICT industry adding to, or reducing global warming?

    Italian doom loop risk improved

    Economic research

    • Italy
    • General economic

    19th July 2023

    The risk of a doom loop between banks in Italy and the government has decreased

    Regional Economic Outlook Latin America - July 2023

    Economic research

    • Argentina,
    • Brazil,
    • General economic

    18th July 2023

    Latin America's resilience is demonstrated by the stronger macroeconomic policy frameworks, improved banking supervision, and higher official reserves.

    B2B payment practices trends, Australia 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Australia
    • Agriculture,
    • Food,

    11th July 2023

    Our survey found an average 12% increase in overdue invoices during the past year, and 47% of the total value of B2B sales on credit currently remains unpaid at the due date.

    Economic Outlook - July 2023

    Economic research

    • ,
    • ,
    • General economic

    4th July 2023

    The global economy is moving away from a stagflation scenario into a scenario with low, but positive growth in 2023 and 2024

    Clean Energy Transition: Agri-food

    Market Monitor

    • ,
    • ,
    • Agriculture,
    • Food

    29th June 2023

    Balancing sustainability and efficiency in the agri-food industry

    Global Pharmaceuticals Industry Outlook 2023

    Market Monitor

    • Belgium,
    • China,
    • Chemicals/Pharma

    22nd June 2023

    Atradius sector experts share their insights on the key issues affecting pharma industry growth throughout the world

    B2B payment practices trends Romania 2023

    Payment Practices Barometer

    • Romania
    • Construction,
    • Metals,

    21st June 2023

    To minimise the risk of incurring severe liquidity issues amid late or non-payment by B2B customers, companies polled in Romania took a wide range of measures.