#Corporate news
Coface appoints trade credit industry leader Christina Montes De Oca to lead its North America region
Coface has appointed trade credit industry leader Christina Montes De Oca to lead its North America region.
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Corporate news
#Corporate news
Coface North America names Cesar Antonio Michelon Fernandez as Commercial Director, Mexico
Coface North America has appointed Cesar Antonio Michelon Fernandez as its new Commercial Director in Mexico to drive innovation and best-in-class customer service within the organization.
#Corporate news
Coface North America names Jonathan Starck as Senior Vice President, Head of Risk Underwriting
With more than 20 years of credit insurance industry experience, Jonathan Starck has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Risk Underwriting for Coface's North America Region (NAR).
Economic publications
#Economic publications
Japan at the crossroads: Will it escape the deflationary trap?
After nearly three decades of deflation, Japan has experienced a sustained rise in prices since 2022, marking a potential turning point for its economy. This reflation phase was initially triggered by external factors such as surging commodity prices and a weaker yen but has now evolved into a domestic dynamic driven by wage growth and services price increases.
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EU-U.S. trade agreement: An unbalanced deal with scarce details
On July 27 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement establishing a basic tariff rate of 15% on most European products entering the United States. This unbalanced compromise avoids the worst but further weakens European competitiveness.
#Economic publications
Dr Copper under U.S. tariffs fever
On July 8th, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from Aug. 1, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.
Expert advice
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- #Expert advice
Information reports: A business management tool and performance lever to grow your company
Essential for anticipating business risks, information reports are also practical tools that support effective business management. Prospecting, sales, marketing, financial audit, securing the supply chain or accelerating your customer knowledge processes - these decision-making solutions guide you through every stage of your business.
#Expert advice
Trade credit insurance: 7 actions to optimize your financial performance
What if trade credit insurance was much more than just a safety net? Beyond protecting your company against unpaid invoices, trade credit insurance can help you increase sales, reduce financing costs and improve your profitability in the long term. Discover how trade credit insurance can become a valuable financial management tool and have a positive impact on your balance sheet and income statement.
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Emerging economies: Countries we have our eye on for 2025
While the global economy is reshaping and advanced countries are slowing down, hopes for global economic rebounding rely on emerging ones. If China, the largest emerging economy, is stuck in a structural slowdown, which countries can take over and offer the most opportunities to companies this year?
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- #Expert advice
Information reports: A business management tool and performance lever to grow your company
Essential for anticipating business risks, information reports are also practical tools that support effective business management. Prospecting, sales, marketing, financial audit, securing the supply chain or accelerating your customer knowledge processes - these decision-making solutions guide you through every stage of your business.
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Data & Tech Ep 7: Meet Jean-Christophe, Head of Business Technology Office and Operational Resilience
He wears many hats, his projects combine technological innovation and environmental responsibility, and he spends all his days with DORA (the regulation, not the explorer!). Between operational resilience and Green IT, our expert's day-to-day work embodies the new reality of Data & Tech jobs at Coface.
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Do you speak Data & Tech?
It's time to discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of eight on Windows 2000 to understand everything.
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Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Listen to conversations with trade experts as they examine current market dynamics and growth strategies.
Online services for customers and brokers
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