Newsletter February 2009

Preface - Raymond van der Loos

Despite the challenges of 2008, Atradius Collections grew by 22% compared to 2007. We expect debt placement to grow significantly in 2009 as the economic uncertainty grows and countries suffer even worsening financial conditions. read more

Collections Client Satisfaction Survey

During Q4 2008, Atradius Collections distributed its first Client Satisfaction Survey to non-insured customers. read more

Atradius Collections' David Waldron speaks at the National Chemical Credit Association Education Conference

David Waldron, Executive Manager Collections Americas, recently gave a speech at the National Chemical Credit Association Education Conference in San Francisco, California. His speech was entitled "International Collections." read more

Atradius Reports on Q1 2009 Economic Outlook and Investing & Trading in Central and Eastern Europe

"The Q1 2009 Economic Outlook: Recession Redux" The economic outlook summarises developments and provides some guidance as to what we can expect in 2009.  read more
"Testing Times: Investing and Trading in - Central & Eastern Europe" This survey shows that despite concerns about the regional economy, companies do not expect a significant deterioration of their business in Central and Eastern Europe in the next three years. read more

Credit Crisis undermines confidence of corporate treasurers in their bankers
A worldwide survey of corporate treasurers finds confidence in banks collapsing, ever tightening credit and rising costs affecting business plans and an urgent need to hoard cash to maintain current operations. read more