Trade Talk

From social unrest and uprisings to armed conflicts, mounting populism and protectionism, the world has rarely known such a period of social instability.

While some regions seems more at risk than others, Coface’s political and social risk indicator is overall flashing red.

Two experts from Coface give their insights into this phenomenon, which will probably last for some time: Ruben Nizard is an economist and an expert in social and political risk; Jean-Christophe Cavanna is the head of Coface’s Single Risk business, and provides solutions to company willing to cover themselves against political risk. 

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From social unrest and uprisings to armed conflicts, mounting populism and protectionism, the world has rarely known such a period of social instability.

While some regions seems more at risk than others, Coface’s political and social risk indicator is overall flashing red.

Two experts from Coface give their insights into this phenomenon, which will probably last for some time: Ruben Nizard is an economist and an expert in social and political risk; Jean-Christophe Cavanna is the head of Coface’s Single Risk business, and provides solutions to company willing to cover themselves against political risk. 

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Rare oasis of growth in a global economy on the brink of recession, the countries of the Gulf have leveraged hydrocarbon wealth to drive their economies forwards.

While they are known for their seemingly limitless wealth, how are these countries preparing for the post-oil transition? How are their relations with each other and their neighbors? What benefits does the region offer to businesses and entrepreneurs? What is the received wisdom and what are specific business features that companies need to be aware of?

We analyse these opportunities and risks with two Coface experts: Seltem Iyigün, economist for Middle East and Turkey, and Hassen Bennour, CEO for the Middle East and Southern Africa. 

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Rare oasis of growth in a global economy on the brink of recession, the countries of the Gulf have leveraged hydrocarbon wealth to drive their economies forwards.

While they are known for their seemingly limitless wealth, how are these countries preparing for the post-oil transition? How are their relations with each other and their neighbors? What benefits does the region offer to businesses and entrepreneurs? What is the received wisdom and what are specific business features that companies need to be aware of?

We analyse these opportunities and risks with two Coface experts: Seltem Iyigün, economist for Middle East and Turkey, and Hassen Bennour, CEO for the Middle East and Southern Africa. 

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The war in Ukraine is reshuffling the cards of an already delicate geopolitical balance between Europe, Russia and the former countries of the Soviet Union in central Asia. Beyond the human disasters related to the conflict, it is a war of influence, political alliances and economic and energy dependence that is at stake. 

We discuss these issues with Tatiana Kastouéva Jean, director of the Russia and New Independent States Centre at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), and two Coface experts: Christiane von Berg, head of Economic Research for Northern Europe and Grzegorz Sielewicz, head of CEE Economic Research.

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The war in Ukraine is reshuffling the cards of an already delicate geopolitical balance between Europe, Russia and the former countries of the Soviet Union in central Asia. Beyond the human disasters related to the conflict, it is a war of influence, political alliances and economic and energy dependence that is at stake. 

We discuss these issues with Tatiana Kastouéva Jean, director of the Russia and New Independent States Centre at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), and two Coface experts: Christiane von Berg, head of Economic Research for Northern Europe and Grzegorz Sielewicz, head of CEE Economic Research.

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Consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, surging commodity prices and increasing interest rates… Africa has not been spared difficult global economic conditions. 

However, this continent, with its many disparities, offers significant opportunities for companies, provided that they are well aware of the endogenous risks present.  

We examine these challenges with three Coface experts: Cécile Paillard, CEO for the Mediterranean and Africa Region, and economists Dominique Fruchter and Aroni Chaudhuri. 

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Consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, surging commodity prices and increasing interest rates… Africa has not been spared difficult global economic conditions. 

However, this continent, with its many disparities, offers significant opportunities for companies, provided that they are well aware of the endogenous risks present.  

We examine these challenges with three Coface experts: Cécile Paillard, CEO for the Mediterranean and Africa Region, and economists Dominique Fruchter and Aroni Chaudhuri. 

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During crisis and recovery phases, financing is a major concern for businesses. Companies have to find the funds needed to mitigate the effects of cooling activity, and to identify the financing sources needed to support a full relaunch. Companies also need take into account the risks they face in a still fragile health, economic and geopolitical environment.  

Grégoire Chauvière le Drian, Head of European Investment Bank Group Office in France and Carine Pichon, CEO for the Western Europe Region and France at Coface, help us unpick those challenges.   

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During crisis and recovery phases, financing is a major concern for businesses. Companies have to find the funds needed to mitigate the effects of cooling activity, and to identify the financing sources needed to support a full relaunch. Companies also need take into account the risks they face in a still fragile health, economic and geopolitical environment.  

Grégoire Chauvière le Drian, Head of European Investment Bank Group Office in France and Carine Pichon, CEO for the Western Europe Region and France at Coface, help us unpick those challenges.   

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