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International Credit Today
If you are not extending international credit today, you may be doing it in the next year or two. Learn the ins and outs of doing business in Mexico and South America and the future of business in Asia. We tell you how to collect foreign debts, how to use international credit reports, how to do international collections by telephone, the meaning of the key Incoterms, and the uses of forfaiting and letters of credit.
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FLSmidth Selects GTC's @GlobalTrade Multi-bank Trade Finance Platform
March 18, 2013
GlobalTrade Corporation (GTC) has announced today that FLSmidth, leading supplier of equipment and services to the global cement and minerals industries has selected GTC's @GlobalTrade Multi-bank Trade Finance Platform for managing issued and received bank guarantees and export documentary credits. 'After careful evaluation of solutions available on the market my team has selected GTC based on their robust technology and clear understanding of our needs,' said Bo Jørgensen, Head of Group Treasury, FLSmidth.' . . .
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Do you grant extended terms for the Latin America region?
February 20, 2013
I'd like to get some feedback from you regarding the commercial terms that you are granting across the Latin America region. (I don't need specific terms -- but, in general, do you find it's necessary to extend past Net 30 to do business in the region?) We have several businesses across the region and continue to get requests from the local business for the need for extended terms (potentially out to 3 years) -- and I am trying to validate if these are required terms to do business in the region. . . .
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How do your customers in Brazil pay you?
February 5, 2013
We have a number of customers in Brazil that have requested to pay in cash (green) by either bringing the cash to the US, or having our rep fly in to pick up the cash. If anyone is currently doing business in Brazil and is being paid in the normal course of business, please let me know your billing process and if the checks that you receive in payment are drawn on a Brazilian bank in US Dollars. . . .
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All Import and Export Transactions Must Be OFAC Compliant
By Loral Narayanan
All U.S. entities involved in international trade or financial transactions are required to comply with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. No exceptions. Exporters and importers must comply. Small, medium and large companies must comply. Even individuals must comply. Failure to comply could result in penalties equal to twice the amount of each non-complying transaction. To avoid the substantial penalties associated with violation of OFAC regulations, any organization doing business or making payments to any entity outside the U.S. should develop and follow an OFAC Compliance Plan. . . .
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Coface Country Risk Outlook for 2013: The crisis in Europe is far from over for corporates
January 22, 2013
Paris -- Based on its day-to-day contact with companies worldwide, Coface has issued a cautious scenario for the global economy in 2013. The recovery of advanced countries is still in hostage to public and private debt. Household and corporate confidence has not been restored given the worsening situation of labor markets and the incomplete institutional reforms in Europe. The lack of visibility in U.S. budget policy may also impact American growth. Coface predicts a continued recession at -0.1% in the Eurozone with a persistent contraction in activity in Southern Europe. Growth in the USA will slow down to +1.5%, while emerging countries will post growth that is both healthy and sustainable at +5.2%. . . .
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Coface Adjusts its Country Risk Ratings
November 26, 2012
Coface, the global credit insurer, has revised its Country Risk Ratings for 31 countries. - Belgium, France and the Netherlands, have been put on negative watch
- Australia and New Zealand have been downgraded from A1 to A2
- The US remains steady with a growth rate of 2.0% forecast for 2012. However it has been downgraded from positive watch to flat.
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If available, please provide the service providers you have used for Europe plus a description of your experience.
October 30, 2012
We are seeking or reviewing credit report providers in Europe, specifically for Spain. I would be interested in the service providers and credit reports used in Europe. Our goal is to secure reports providing the most value at an affordable price. Our experience has been that large service providers such as D & B are not necessarily the best options in a particular country. Contracts often are specific to the local country versus a global reaching contract. If available, please provide the service providers you have used for Europe plus a description of your experience. . . .
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Coface North America Announces Deal with Ex-Im Bank to Provide Reinsurance on Trade Credit Insurance
October 22, 2012
Coface North America today announced an alliance with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to increase overseas sales by American small- and mid-sized businesses. Under the terms of the agreement, Ex-Im Bank will provide reinsurance for credit insurance policies written by Coface North America Insurance Company to protect the accounts receivables and cash flow of American companies exporting goods and services overseas. . . .
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