Trade Talk

When economic uncertainty becomes the norm, commercial and financial data becomes an essential lever for managing business risks. In our latest episode, we talk with:Olivier Cogez, Head of Risk and Retail Research at Banque Stellantis FranceNesrin Gonin, Director of Information Services for France, Africa and Western Europe at Cofaceand Frederic Wissoq, Director of Underwriting Fra

The recent energy crisis was a harsh reminder of our economies’ dependence on energy resources, which are a key economic growth driver. As fossil fuels become less available, and with the need to transition to lower-carbon alternatives, isn’t tomorrow’s energy likely to be costlier and subject to greater uncertainty about availability? What is the outlook? And how can comp

China has recently reopened its doors after an unprecedented closure of its economy. Transformed by this challenging health crisis episode, the country is undergoing numerous changes, whether they are political, social, or economic. While it remains a land of opportunities for businesses, some balances seem precarious: a trade war with the United States, heightened tensions with Ta

From social unrest and uprisings to armed conflicts, mounting populism and protectionism, the world has rarely known such a period of social instability. While some regions seems more at risk than others, Coface’s political and social risk indicator is overall flashing red. Two experts from Coface give their insights into this phenomenon, which will probably last for some tim

Rare oasis of growth in a global economy on the brink of recession, the countries of the Gulf have leveraged hydrocarbon wealth to drive their economies forwards. While they are known for their seemingly limitless wealth, how are these countries preparing for the post-oil transition? How are their relations with each other and their neighbors? What benefits does the region offer t

The war in Ukraine is reshuffling the cards of an already delicate geopolitical balance between Europe, Russia and the former countries of the Soviet Union in central Asia. Beyond the human disasters related to the conflict, it is a war of influence, political alliances and economic and energy dependence that is at stake. We discuss these issues with Tatiana Kastouéva Jean, direc

Consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, surging commodity prices and increasing interest rates… Africa has not been spared difficult global economic conditions. However, this continent, with its many disparities, offers significant opportunities for companies, provided that they are well aware of the endogenous risks present. We examine these challenges w

During crisis and recovery phases, financing is a major concern for businesses. Companies have to find the funds needed to mitigate the effects of cooling activity, and to identify the financing sources needed to support a full relaunch. Companies also need take into account the risks they face in a still fragile health, economic and geopolitical environment. Grégoire Chauvièr

Following COP 26, what is the current situation and where are we heading? New standards, constraints, taxation, new protectionism... How will the new rules change the game? What is the extent of the changes, and how quickly will they take place? Which countries and which companies will benefit – or suffer – from this transformation?Speakers Valérie Quiniou, Executive Director

The effects of the pandemic have varied greatly between developed and emerging countries, with the latter generally having difficulty managing the health crisis due to much more limited fiscal and monetary capabilities, and more difficulties accessing vaccinations. The recovery is also very uneven, even more so within the "emerging bloc" where situations are very diverse. In many