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Press Releases International
Press release 2011
Andreas Tesch appointment to Atradius Management Board approved.
Martie van Velsen and Eric den Boogert named directors of Atradius Global & Oceania and Asia. Amsterdam, 8 December 2011 - Following the approval of Andreas...
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Atradius survey finds 30% of invoices paid late; 3% defaulted on Primary reason is that buyer had insufficient funds to pay
Amsterdam, 25 October 2011 – Payment delays and payment defaults continue to be a major issue for businesses around the world. According to the survey...
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Johan Schrijver of Atradius President of global credit insurance association
The international association of export credit and investment insurers - the Berne Union - announced today at its Annual General Meeting in Budapest that Johan...
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Andreas Tesch nominated Atradius Chief Market Officer
Nomination pending approval of De Nederlandsche Bank Amsterdam, 11 October 2011 – Atradius N.V. nominated Andreas Tesch Chief Market Officer (CMO). Mr Tesch will be responsible...
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Atradius extends offering in Asia
Atradius, one of the leading global credit insurers, has extended its pan-Asian partnership with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd (TM Asia), following a period of...
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Atradius N.V. mourns death of Vice Chairman & CMO Dr Peter Ingenlath
On Saturday 13 August 2011 Dr Peter Ingenlath Vice Chairman and Chief Market Officer (CMO) of Atradius N.V. passed away while on vacation in...
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Atradius survey finds EU companies believe businesses in emerging markets are willing to take more risks than their EU peers
Businesses based in emerging markets are believed to take more risks than businesses in mature European markets when entering new markets and introducing new...
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Atradius recommends 10-point-plan for exports to Russia
Credit insurer presents checklist for successful trade with Russian customers Growth market Russia holds some peculiarities and risks that suppliers need...
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Atradius survey finds that 10% of foreign invoices are uncollectable
An Atradius Credit Insurance survey of 1758 businesses in nine EU countries found that 10% of foreign B2B invoices and 8% of domestic B2B invoices...
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Atradius reports 2010 net profit of EUR 124.9 million
S&P outlook raised to ‘Stable’. Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance, debt collection and bonding, today reported a profit after tax of EUR...
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Asia-Pacific and Latin America lead global GDP growth
EU and US lag behind in global recovery The recovery in global activity has been led by countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with 6.9% growth,...
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Press release 2010
Atradius publishes businesses’ assessment of EU late payment initiative
46% of the 3,971 businesses surveyed believe that mandatory payment terms across the European Union will be good for their business according to a...
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Atradius survey finds businesses continue to struggle to meet payment deadlines
According to the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer, a twice yearly study of payment behaviour in B2B transactions, which reviewed payment management issues of 3,971...
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Atradius Collections Review shows The Netherlands and Sweden leading the way in outsourcing debt collections
The latest “Global Collections Review” survey by leading credit management and collections specialist, Atradius Collections, assesses current commercial debt collection trends and practices of...
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Atradius names Ignacio Álvarez Chairman of its Supervisory Board
Paul-Henri Denieuil named Honorary Chairman Atradius NV today announced that Ignacio Álvarez, member of the Management Board of Grupo Catalana Occidente has been named...
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Atradius announces new management board structure
Atradius, a leading global credit insurer, announced a new Management Board structure of Atradius N.V. Peter Ingenlath, currently Vice Chairman and Chief Risk Officer (CRO),...
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Credit sales can stimulate trade, according to Atradius white paper, but transparency and trust are essential
Atradius NV, a leading global credit insurer, has today launched its white paper ‘The future of trade credit’, the aim of which is to...
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Grupo Catalana Occidente, SA completes acquisition of Atradius NV shares
On May 31, 2010, Grupo Catalana Occidente, SA and INOC, SA completed the acquisition of 35.77% of the shares in Atradius NV previously owned...
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Payment default risks remain a crucial issue for businesses across Europe
Payment defaults in winter 2010 remain above 2008 levels resulting in heightened focus on credit risk management throughout Europe. Respondents to the Atradius Payment...
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Atradius reports EUR 113.3 million loss in 2009
Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance, debt collection and bonding, today reported a loss after tax of EUR 113.3 million. Extensive risk...
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GCO acquires minority interests in Atradius NV
This marks the completion of the acquisition process initiated in 2003 of Atradius NV, the world’s second largest credit insurance company. As a consequence: ...
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Press release 2009
Atradius economic crisis survey - November 2009
Nearly 40% of respondents of Atradius survey expect economic crisis to end in H1 2010 Recession has had mixed impact on cash flow Amsterdam –...
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Atradius white paper: sustainability and business
London - A white paper, produced recently by leading global credit insurer Atradius, and launched today at the European Parliament in Brussels, contains strong...
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Heightened focus on receivables management having stabilising effect on payment behaviour during recession in 2009
Amsterdam - The recession has resulted in more companies, worldwide, paying greater attention to their receivables to stabilize their cash flow and balance sheet....
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Central and Eastern European companies remain upbeat about longer-term business outlook
Amsterdam – A November 2008 survey, undertaken by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of leading global credit insurer Atradius shows that despite concerns...
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Atradius NV cost saving programme
Amsterdam - Atradius N.V. today announced a EUR 90 million cost saving programme to safeguard long-term growth. Savings are expected to be achieved, most...
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European payment practices worsen
Amsterdam - European businesses rate the payment practices of their domestic and foreign business partners less positively in early 2009 than in summer 2008,...
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Atradius reports 2008 results
Amsterdam - Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and debt collection, today reported a loss of EUR 193.4 million on a 40%...
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Press release 2008
Atradius announces the finalists of the Atradius Growth Strategy of the Year Award
Amsterdam – Atradius, leading global credit insurer and a main sponsor of the 2009 European Business Awards, has announced the ten finalists of the...
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Atradius Collections provides DKV with automated debt collections system
Amsterdam - Atradius Collections, a business unit of credit insurer Atradius, provides DKV, market leader in Europe of international service cards in transports,...
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Atradius Collections partners with Flevum-Loenermark in China
75 percent of Chinese exporters write off unpaid foreign invoices Amsterdam - Atradius Collections, recognizing the growing importance of China, is the first global collections...
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Chinas growing affluence drives investors to new emerging markets
New end market is primary draw for doing businesses in Southeast Asia Amsterdam - China has been the cornerstone for many businesses operating in Asia....
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Peter Schmidt of Swiss Re named to Atradius Management Board
Amsterdam - Atradius today announced the appointment of Peter Schmidt to the position of Chief Market Officer responsible for credit insurance throughout continental Europe...
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China falls in the estimation of investors; other emerging markets catching up
• Atradius publishes study on the promise and perils of emerging markets • Opportunities continue to knock - but risks are often underestimated • Companies can...
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Peter Ingenlath named Chief Risk Officer of Atradius N.V.
Amsterdam – Chief Market Officer role to be separated into three regions Atradius today announced the appointment of Peter Ingenlath, Vice Chairman of the Management...
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Heaviest impact of the credit crisis yet to come
Amsterdam – Impact spreading outside of financial services sector globally Credit crisis related factors such as tight credit and increased payment defaults are expected...
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Atradius moves into new headquarters in Amsterdam Riekerpolder
Amsterdam – Atradius, a global leader in credit insurance and collections, has moved its international head office from the centre of Amsterdam to a...
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Atradius Collections growing rapidly
Amsterdam- New offices in North America, Europe and Asia Atradius Collections, part of the Atradius Group, continues its rapid expansion with investments in its international...
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Atradius reports results for 2007
Amsterdam - Total income nears EUR 1.4 billion, 56% rise in net profit Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and collections, today...
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Atradius and Crédito y Caución complete business combination
Amsterdam – Atradius and Crédito y Caución, the world’s second and fourth largest credit insurers, today announced the completion of the transaction to combine...
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Press release 2007
Atradius and Sinosure sign Memorandum of Understanding
Amsterdam – Atradius Dutch State Business, the Dutch Export Credit Agency, and Sinosure, the Export Credit Agency of China , signed a Memorandum of...
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Atradius Receives Credit Insurance Licence In Turkey
Amsterdam - Atradius, a global leader in credit insurance and credit management, received a licence for operating domestic and export credit insurance business...
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Credit Insurer Atradius views credit market slump as necessary correction of peak
Amsterdam - Credit insurer Atradius is concerned that the crises in the US sub-prime mortgage market, currently affecting all major financial markets, will impact...
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Credit Insurer Atradius opens office in Lugano
Zurich – The credit insurer Atradius services its customers in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland as of now from its new office in...
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Isidoro Unda becomes Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Atradius N.V.
Amsterdam/Madrid, July 4th, 2007 – Atradius today announced that its Supervisory Board has confirmed the appointment of Isidoro Unda as Chairman of the Management...
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Atradius N.V. Reports Record 2006 Earnings
Amsterdam, Thursday, 19 April, 2007. Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported a 27.9% increase in net profit from...
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Crédito y Caución and Atradius to combine their businesses
Amsterdam / Madrid, Monday, 2 April, 2007.Under the terms of the agreement, Crédito y Caución, based in Madrid, will become part of the new...
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Andreas Tesch appointed Director Atradius Global
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 27 March, 2007. Andreas Tesch has been appointed Director Atradius Global and New Markets. He will assume all...
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Moody's upgrades Atradius Reinsurance Ltd to A2 with stable outlook
Amsterdam/Dublin 16 February 2007 , Friday, 16 February, 2007. Earlier this week Moody’s concluded their assessment of Atradius Reinsurance Ltd with an upgrade from...
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Atradius Receives Insurance License in Singapore
Amsterdam/Singapore, Wednesday, 24 January, 2007 - Atradius Credit Insurance today announced that it has received its operating license in Singapore. Its new Singapore branch...
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Press Releases 2006
Amsterdam, Thursday, 26 October, 2006 - New research reveals more than 80 per cent of global companies are already investing in second tier emerging...
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Amsterdam/Hong Kong , Thursday, 5 October, 2006 - The Hong Kong Branch of global credit insurer Atradius received it’s operating license on 29 September...
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Amsterdam, Wednesday, 27 September, 2006 - Credit insurer Atradius today reported a net profit of € 60 million for the first six months of...
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Amsterdam, Tuesday, 22 August, 2006 - Atradius to advise and support China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance on domestic credit insurance offering in China...
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Amsterdam 3 August, 2006 - For the first time the Eksport Kredit Fonden (EKF), the Danish Export Credit Agency (ECA) and the Dutch ECA...
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Amsterdam, 22 May 2006 – Atradius Credit Insurance N.V. and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Co., Ltd. today announced the opening of a joint...
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Amsterdam, Wednesday, 3 May, 2006 - Recently Atradius, the Dutch Export Credit Agency (ECA) and US-Exim Bank the ECA of the United States of...
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Amsterdam 27 April 2006 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported that it doubled profit after tax to...
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Press Releases 2005
Atradius and Unilever: partners in Rembrandt 400
Amsterdam, 08 December, 2005 - Atradius and Unilever sponsor festivities to mark the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth Atradius and Unilever are...
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Retail Suppliers Beware of Bad Debt as Shops Face a Slow Christmas
London, 07 December, 2005 - Retail suppliers warned to keep an eye on sales performance as Britain’s shops and stores face their toughest festive...
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Grupo Catalana Occidente buys Atradius shares from Swiss Re
Barcelona, 19 Septembre, 2005 - The Spanish insurance group Grupo Catalana Occidente today announced that it bought 3.969.466 (7.01%) of Atradius shares from Swiss...
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Atradius Net Profit up 25% in First Half 2005
Amsterdam, 16 Septembre, 2005 - Atradius today reported a 25.4% increase in profit after tax to € 53.8 million for the first half of...
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Fortis to acquire Atradius factoring business
Brussels / Utrecht / Amsterdam, 25 July, 2005 - Fortis and Atradius today announced that they have signed an agreement by which Fortis will...
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Annual Report 2004 is released
Amsterdam, 03 May, 2005 - Atradius net profit tripled in 2004. Amsterdam 3 May 2005 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and...
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Atradius Boosts its Collections Service
London, 18 April, 2005 - New appointments boost Atradius collections service. A global leader in credit insurance and credit management, Atradius NV, is boosting its...
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Atradius and Tokio Marine announce co-operation agreement
Amsterdam/Tokyo, 31 March, 2005 - Agreement paves way for development of export credit insurance business in Japan. Atradius N.V. (Atradius) and The Tokio Marine &...
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When in Rome...
London, 21 March, 2005 - Don't be late for your meeting - A guide to global business etiquette. When in Rome... Don’t be late for...
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Control bad debt, don't run scared of it.
Birmingham, 14 March, 2005 - Taking on greater risk could seriously enhance your profits. Taking on greater risk of bad debt could seriously enhance your...
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Atradius announces new regional director
London, 11 Februari, 2005 - Will Clark appointed Regional Director of UK & Ireland, NAFTA and Australasia. Clark has been with Atradius for five years,...
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UK Firms learn guanxi
London, 09, Februari, 2005 - As year of Rooster begins, UK learns Chinese art of doing business. China’s booming economy offers great potential for British...
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Allders collapse triggers warning
London, 31 Januari, 2005 - Retail suppliers must act urgently to protect themselves. Suppliers to the retail sector must take urgent steps to protect themselves...
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Watchdog targets UK industries
London, 18 januari, 2005 - Atradius offers advice to suppliers in scrutinised sectors. Atradius, a leading credit insurer and credit management company, is advising suppliers...
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