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Guide to Trade Credit Insurance

Learn about trade credit insurance including what it is, what’s covered, benefits and how it works.
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2024 Canadian Outlook

The Bank of Canada (BoC) drove interest rates up to multi-decade highs in 2022 and 2023, raising the overnight rate a total of 4.75% to 5.0% in the course of a year and a half. By comparison, the previous fastest hiking cycle started in 1997 and rose a mere 2.5% over the same amount of time.

How to Assess Country Risk

Before investing internationally, it’s important to evaluate country risk. Learn more about the factors to consider in a country risk assessment with Allianz Trade in Canada.

How to Assess Financial Risk

Mitigating financial risk is essential for the future health of your business. Learn more about how to assess financial risk with Allianz Trade in Canada.

Advanced Credit Risk Analysis Techniques

Credit risk analysis plays an important role in credit management. Learn how your business can take your credit risk analysis to the next level.
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Accounts Receivable Days: Definition & How to Calculate

Accounts Receivable Days is a financial metric that provides insight into how quickly a company collects cash from its credit sales. Learn more, click now!
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2024 Canadian Outlook

The Bank of Canada (BoC) drove interest rates up to multi-decade highs in 2022 and 2023, raising the overnight rate a total of 4.75% to 5.0% in the course of a year and a half. By comparison, the previous fastest hiking cycle started in 1997 and rose a mere 2.5% over the same amount of time.
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Checking Customer Creditworthiness

Checking the creditworthiness of new customers is important to ensure a steady cash flow. Learn the best practices for assessing customers with Allianz Trade.
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DSO Meaning & Formula

Discover Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) - Uncover the meaning of DSO & its impact on cash flow. Unlock valuable insights for better financial management.
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Learn what a letter of credit is and how it works within international trade, risk management, and business assurance. Check out our guide today.

What is a Letter of Credit?

Learn what a letter of credit is and how it works within international trade, risk management, and business assurance. Check out our guide today.
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How to Avoid High Customer Concentration

Risks Involved with High Customer Concentration

High customer concentration occurs when a single customer accounts for 20% or more of your business’ revenue. Learn more about how to mitigate the risks involved with Allianz Trade.
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Accounts Receivable Insurance: Understanding the Benefits and Costs

Accounts Receivable Insurance: Definition & Costs

Not insuring your accounts receivables leaves a major asset unprotected. Learn how accounts receivable insurance coverage can help protect your company.
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How Long Does It Take Customers to Pay Invoices?

How Long Does It Take for Customers to Pay Invoices?

Allianz Trade's study found global average DSO was 65 days, a sign of companies becoming more cautious due to economic uncertainty.
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Trading in the SME Sector: Why Transparency is Key

With 30 million SMEs in the US, it’s not hard to see how a lack of transparency could inhibit trade and even cause the collapse of certain sectors. Fortunately, there are credit insurers to support ongoing trade and bring transparency.
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