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Decreasing trade insurance claims in Europe, rise in claims in China

Decreasing trade insurance claims in Europe, rise in claims in China

20 April 2015

The International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) met in Athens for the ICISA Spring Meetings 2015. Members were upbeat about the current market conditions and global outlook, with a stable claims environment and growth in demand. However, the claims picture for China is less favourable.

South African's unaware of the state of their credit profiles

South African's unaware of the state of their credit profiles

14 April 2015

The recent amendments in the National Credit Act (NCA) will make it more difficult for consumers to turn to unsecured lenders when short on cash. With stricter structures for affordability assessments by lenders being put in place, it has never been more important for South Africans to maintain a good credit standing – however, a worrying amount of South Africans are currently unaware of the state of their own personal credit profile.

Corporate overdue payments in China at high levels: 80% of corporates affected in 2014

Corporate overdue payments in China at high levels: 80% of corporates affected in 2014

18 March 2015

Slower growth and increase in non-performing loans expected in 2015.

Coface downgrades China’s country risk rating

Coface downgrades China’s country risk rating

06 February 2015

International credit insurer Coface has downgraded China’s country risk rating from A3 to A3 negative watch.

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Fewer liquidations despite poor consumer spending

Fewer liquidations despite poor consumer spending

27 January 2015
Consumer Credit Index Changes course for first time in nearly three years

Consumer Credit Index Changes course for first time in nearly three years

22 January 2015
Middle East and North Africa Region: What progress after the “Arab Spring”?

Middle East and North Africa Region: What progress after the “Arab Spring”?

22 January 2015
New Year Resolution #1 – stamp out bad debt for good

New Year Resolution #1 – stamp out bad debt for good

19 November 2014
Experian SA launches Business Check

Experian SA launches Business Check

13 November 2014
Managing credit risks in the current economic environment

Managing credit risks in the current economic environment

02 October 2014
South Africans try to pay off debt as cash crunch continues

South Africans try to pay off debt as cash crunch continues

25 September 2014
Coface launches mobile credit insurance app

Coface launches mobile credit insurance app

11 September 2014