Geared for Growth - The Coface Global Trade Risk Study

39% of business leaders are prioritizing expansion but 70% say access to capital is a barrier, so how are they gearing their companies for growth?

To find out, we asked them:

How are you preparing for growth?
What are the barriers you face?
What role do services like Business Information (BI) and Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) play in helping you protect your business and expand with confidence?

The Coface Global Trade Risk Study contains responses from 200 senior finance and risk leaders – CFOs, CROs, Treasurers, Procurement and Supply Chain Directors. They come from multinationals with revenues of $250m+ across industries from agrifood to aerospace, metals to pharmaceuticals, and they represent every major global region.

Read on to find out how business leaders are gearing their companies for growth.

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The barriers leaders face – and why preparation matters

67% ask new partners or suppliers to complete internal financial questionnaires.

Find out which practical strategies finance leaders are using to strengthen credit control, protect cashflow and reduce exposure.

From credit management discipline to debt recovery tools, see what's working in real business right now - and where you can get ahead.

56% of businesses with Trade Credit Insurance say it gives them the peace of mind to trade confidence.

Explore how leading companies are using Business Information and Trade Credit Insurance to unlock capital, secure better loan terms, and expand into new markets with confidence and find out where the opportunities are for you.

70% say limited access to capital is holding them back. What strategies are they using?

Anticipate trouble before it hits using insight from Coface Business Information.

Tighten credit control to free up capital.

Diversify your supply chain to reduce exposure and much more.

Coface adapts to your needs

We help multinational companies make faster, safer, and smarter decisions with custom-built risk management solution. By combining business information with credit insurance protection, Coface empowers you to strengthen your balance sheet, drive global growth with confidence, and gain a clearer view of your partners and markets. With the unique mix of risk analysts, data-driven insights, and local expertise worldwide, our solutions are tailored to your needs — across headquarters and subsidiaries alike.

Indemnification & Insurance
If your guaranteed debts are not recovered, we compensate you for up to 90% of the loss. But beyond financial protection, our insights and predictive data help you reduce the likelihood of default in the first place. Together, insurance coverage and business information insights provide you with both security when risks materialize and foresight to avoid them.
Prevention & Insight
Business Information Anticipate risks before they arise with Coface’s business information. Our predictive data and analytics help you assess partners (prospects, suppliers or customers), spot warning signals early, and make safer decisions. Trade Credit Insurance Coface monitors your customers in real time and alerts you to changes that could affect payment. This allows you to adjust terms, prevent non-payment, and protect your receivables.
Collection & Monitoring
Our global network of experts secures fast, efficient recovery of your receivables, protecting your cash flow. At the same time, our business information solutions monitor changes in the financial health and creditworthiness of your counterparties — giving you the visibility to grow confidently while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Coface as your trusted partner

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