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Coface marks 30 years of presence in the Romanian market and 80 years of global operations, a milestone that highlights the company’s steady evolution from a specialized service provider into one of the leading players in trade credit risk management.
Ranked fourth in the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 list in the Insurance category by the American magazine Newsweek, Coface is the first and only French company to feature amongst the 28 insurers on this list, which measures the trust of clients, investors and employees.
Coface has renewed its signature of L’Autre Cercle’s LGBTQIA+ Commitment Charter. This move confirms the Group’s commitment to promoting an inclusive, respectful and safe working environment for all its employees.
Central and Eastern Europe’s (CEE) largest companies returned to growth in 2025, supported by household consumption and public investment. However, higher sales did not translate into stronger profitability, as rising labour costs, weak external demand and intensifying international competition continued to put pressure on margins.
The parliamentary elections in November are likely to result in a legislature that is either partially or entirely opposed to the presidency, with a risk of domestic political deadlock. President Trump will continue to govern by executive order and is expected to be particularly active in the areas of trade and foreign policy… at the risk of further escalations.
The diversification of textile supply chains away from China is already underway, accelerated by the numerous changes to US trade policy since 2025. Whilst these US textile tariffs now appear to have stabilised, the balance of power amongst clothing-producing countries is undergoing significant upheaval. In 2025, Coface published a study ranking the most competitive countries for textile production outside China. This ranking has now been updated to reflect the most recent US tariffs.
Artificial intelligence is spreading faster than companies can frame it: this is one of the key insights from the 2026 Data & AI Barometer published by Coface and Les Echos Etudes. Sensitive data, authorised uses, human validation, responsibilities… Because adopting AI in companies is about more than just selecting a tool, follow this checklist of four key steps to set up a concrete framework and move from experimentation to real impact.
A sanction imposed, a change in shareholder ownership, an escalation in geopolitical tensions – and a reliable partner can become a high-risk trade relationship from one day to another. More complex and fast-moving than ever, compliance risk now arises from multiple, often invisible, sources. Sanctions, reputation, ownership links, investigations, adverse media: the signals evolve quickly and go far beyond financial data. Our experts reveal how to monitor your partners effectively without slowing down your business.
With 530 million consumers, North America is a key region for global trade and exports from countries around the world. It is a robust market, but business cultures vary significantly from one country to another. Discover advice from our local experts on tailoring your strategy to each geography and collecting outstanding debts more effectively.
Operating across both FMCG and Shell lubricants, Elgeka-Ferfelis navigates two markets with very different risk profiles. But with one clear strategy: protect sales while preserving its ability to grow. Identifying reliable partners, anticipating difficulties and making the right decisions in real time without slowing down business operations: Elgeka-Ferfelis demonstrates how an open approach to trade risk management, powered by Coface's trade credit insurance and Business Information solutions, is opening up new avenues for growth.
As a global supplier of spare parts for commercial aircraft, Sentry Aerospares often operates under pressure, dealing with demanding international clients, sometimes unstable markets, strained supply chains and critical payment deadlines. For nearly ten years, the UK-based company has relied on Coface to turn this pressure into a driver of its development, rather than a hindrance to its growth.
A player in the ferrous metals trading sector, Vidalies operates in a highly cyclical market, where it faces significant volumes, substantial financial exposure, and strong pressure on payment terms. The company has made commercial risk management a key driver of its development, with Coface as a partner for over 50 years. Diane Vidalies, Managing Director, explains how it works and how it enables the company to remain open to opportunities — both in France and internationally.
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 sectors.
Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Explore captivating discussions with trade experts, explore market dynamics, and uncover strategies for growth.
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Customer Portal - CofaNet
Coface online platform for managing your trade receivables. Full monitoring of your risks. Direct access to all tools according to your contracts.
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Platform dedicated to brokers for monitoring your business and managing your customer portfolio (in all countries where legally available).
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