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Germany and France lead Europe…with insolvencies

Euro 2004 hosts, Portugal, have witnessed the highest increase in business insolvencies compared to the rest of Europe – according to the latest insolvency research released by Experian, the global information company, and German Financial Information Group, Creditreform. In 2003,...

#exporters#insolvencies#insolvency

French SMEs look towards China

Following the visit to China earlier this month of the French minister for trade, Francois Loos, the French government is…

#smes#trade#Two


China surpasses US as world’s biggest recipient of investment

China overtook the United States as a recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2003 as companies broadened their strategies…

#confirming#emerging markets#investment


HSBC names new factoring boss for Asia Pacific

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited has appointed Alistair Currie as head of trade services Asia Pacific, effective…

#bank#trade#WHO


Trade credit insurer receives ratings boost

Fitch Ratings announced that it has affirmed the "A" insurer financial strength rating on Exporters Insurance Company Ltd (EIC), a…

#exporters#international#International Trade


S&P Risk Solutions rank European banks’ SME defaulted loans...

UK banks have a far better recovery rate for defaulted loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) than those in…

#bank#management#risk management


Demica research reveals demand for lower cost, asset-backed finance

Despite positive economic progress across Europe, new research published today by Demica highlights the polarity between the levels of financial…


Asia – ABN Amro signs new asset securitisation team...

Dutch bank ABN Amro has made three appointments to its Asian asset securitisation team it says are aimed at boosting…

#ABN AMRO#bank#financial services


Africa – EU funds ‘SME Credit Scoring Tool Project’

The Kenya and Tanzania Institute of Bankers and the Africa Project Development Facility (APDF) have teamed up to carry out…

#ADB#African Development Bank#bank


Fortis president Maurice Lippens honoured

King Albert II of Belgium has conferred upon Count Maurice Lippens the honour of Grand Officer of the Order of…

#Executive Committee#financial institutions#financial services


Credit insurer Euler Hermes' outlook revised

Standard & Poor's Ratings Service has revised Euler Hermes’ outlook on the core operating entities of the Euler Hermes Group…

#guarantees#insolvencies#insurance


Siemens Financial Services expands leasing business in northern Europe

Siemens Financial Services (SFS), the provider of financial solutions, is seeking growth in the northern European leasing market and is…

Asia-Pacific – Redesigning the accounts receivable process for competitive...

Accounts receivable management is not simply a collection function; it is an integral part of working capital management that is…

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