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If you are not doing 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.

Speaking Credit
The role of English as the universal language of business is ending. With the expansion of global trade, markets are developing where any knowledge of English, much less fluency, is rare. That's not j . . .  keep reading
Top International Credit Pros Rely on Many Sources for Their Foreign Credit Information
This month's survey looks at international credit report usage. We had 71 credit executives take the survey, and to put the survey into context we asked each respondent for some demographics regarding . . .  keep reading
A Boost for Exports to China?
September 2007
Looking at a 5.6 percent increase in the consumer price index? A 15.4 percent year-over-year increase in food prices? An 18.5 percent increase in M2, the broadest measure of money supply? Some experts . . .  keep reading
Credit Month in China: The Opportunities and the Challenge
September 2007
September has been designated Credit Month—and September 19, Credit Day—by the Chinese government. This signifies growing recognition by the Chinese of the need to conform to WTO standards. But, telli . . .  keep reading
Six Changes to Letter of Credit Rules and Some Practice Tips to Help You Navigate
By Jane C. Fennelly and William B. Creim
Parties using letters of credit typically choose to have their transaction governed by the Uniform Customs and Practices Act for Documentary Credits ("UCP") issued by the International Chamber of Comm . . .  keep reading
"Most Favored Nations Clause"
When you receive an offer from an insolvent debtor you may be hesitant to accept, not knowing if you're getting their best deal. No one wants to be taken advantage of. For these situations, collection . . .  keep reading
How to Collect From Your Mexican Customers
More and more companies are looking to our southern neighbor for business opportunities. Mexico is our third largest trading partner (recently passed by China) and offers an excellent market for Unit . . .  keep reading
Eleven Percent of China’s Exports to One Firm
December 1, 2005
Eleven Percent of China’s Exports to One Firm We read a lot about the trade imbalance with China and also about Wal-Mart these days, and of course, many of our readers have Wal-Mart as their biggest customer. So we thought we’d throw out some statistics just to give a little perspective on things. A recent report in the Washington Post noted that there are 3,000 factories in China making the products that go on Wal-Mart’s shelves. Further, in 2003, Wal-Mart imported $15 billion worth of goods from China, or 11 percent of China’s total exports to the United States. There is a huge imbalance in our trading with China – namely, American consumers are purchasing cheap goods through Wal-Mart and other retailers, and the Chinese are being paid for their cheap labor in dollars. They’re using those dollars, in turn, to buy treasury bills which is what’s been funding our deficits and helping keep interest rates low. . . .  keep reading

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Avoiding the Hidden Perils of International Distribution (Fall Conference Bonus)
By Jennifer Schwesig, Armstrong Teasdale, LLP
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Avoiding the Hidden Perils of International Distribution (Fall Conference Bonus) The most common, and dangerous, mistake that anyone can make when dealing with international distributors is to treat the international relationship in the same manner as the domestic one. Since international issues and the accompanying distinctions are not always readily apparent, they can be difficult to spot and easily overlooked. Being unaware or otherwise turning a blind eye to these differences will only result in larger problems down the road. . . .  keep reading
Top Ten International Credit Risks (Conference Bonus Article)
December 1, 2004, By Chris Kuehl
The big challenge in coming up with a top-ten list of credit risks for international sales is determining what to leave out in what has shaped up to be one of the most volatile years in some time. Som . . .  keep reading
Creditors’ Rights in the U.S.: Not a Pretty Sight
December 1, 2004
The World Bank has developed an international “Creditor Rights Index” that measures four powers of secured creditors in liquidation and reorganization laws: First, the index identifies restricti . . .  keep reading
China is International Wild Card
October 1, 2004
China is International Wild Card The Chinese economy has been near overheating for months and the government is taking active steps to restrict investment in order to slow the pace down. Despite these intentions, the Chinese are gobbling up the world’s commodities at a record pace. . . .  keep reading
Some Great Tips for Extending Credit Internationally
Editor's Note: The following discussion occurred recently on the Credit Today ListServ, an online community of senior level credit execs. Usually, answers to questions (and sometimes even more questio . . .  keep reading
International Resource: World Bank’s “Doing Business” Reports
September 1, 2004
The World Bank recently developed a database which tracks the effectiveness of insolvency procedures in most countries around the world. This is important, because, to truly assess your risk overs . . .  keep reading
4 Ways Global Recovery Could Be Derailed
May 1, 2004
4 Ways Global Recovery Could Be Derailed Global credit insurer Coface (www.cofacerating.com) publishes a world country-risk index that rates risk overall for the globe. In addition, the index examines trends by region. The latest figures released show a generally favorable growth outlook and improved payment and solvency indicators in many world regions. But they caution that the good news may be undermined by the following regional phenomena: . . .  keep reading
Understanding Three Types of International Credit Risk
February 1, 2004
The ability to collect money in a foreign country will be impacted by political, financial and sovereign risk. Understanding the impact of each of these factors will enable you to assess the potential . . .  keep reading
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