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More than 18 months after the global recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic started, the economic recovery continues. This trend owes much to progress in the vaccine rollout over the summer, particularly in advanced economies. In…

The retail sector’s activity has been affected by the COVID crisis through social distancing measures and closure of stores. However, the effect of the pandemic on the sector greatly varies across countries and segments. While some…

While the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary stop to the upsurge of protest movements, a new wave is on the horizon. Protests, mainly in emerging countries, are expected to increase due to an unprecedented…

The number of newly registered companies, of LTD type, increased by 58% in H1 2021 compared to H1 2020.   The latest Coface Romania study shows that in the first six months of 2021, 3,033 new insolvency proceedings were opened, +23%…

18 months after the start of the pandemic, access to vaccination is now the main factor setting the pace of people's daily lives and the global economy. GDP growth forecasts for 2021 have been revised upwards (+5.6%), but this is mainly the…

Remote work has emerged as a new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. As we emerge from the crisis, this cultural shift could allow companies located in developed countries to hire teleworking talent in emerging countries to reduce their…

As a leading player in credit insurance, Coface supports companies with guarantee instruments that help them take part, in safe conditions, in public procurement procedures. The surety bonds offered by Coface represent a viable alternative…

Coface Romania launched an analysis of the business environment in the context of Covid-19 during Country Risk Conference, a business event with tradition, now in its 16th edition, held on April 21. According to the data, 4 out of 10…

Macroeconomic studies and simulations on the financial health and insolvency rate of companies in France and the eurozone. The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic heralded major business failures and insolvencies in France,…

In 2020, 5,564 new insolvency proceedings were opened, with -13% below the level registered in the previous year, reads the latest study by Coface Romania. Last year also reported the minimums of the last decade in terms of payment…