The Business Confidence Index H2 25 has been published - click below to access the full report.
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Export credit industry pivots support to strengthen supply chains
in the face of an uncertain and volatile global economy with mounting barriers to trade
Business soars to new heights with USD 3.3tn in new trade support, see a breakdown of the data in this report and learn how new products, initiatives and strategies are shaping our industry
This April edition puts claims and recoveries in focus ahead of our June specialist meeting, alongside other timely industry topics. Covering war and political disturbance claims, fictitious trades, critical minerals, and the adoption of AI tools, we explore how insurers and ECAs respond when complex risk becomes operational reality.
New informational report outlining the function and impact of credit insurance in delivering economic and development impact
The evolution of the BU and export credit insurance industry over time
As the Berne Union celebrates its 90th anniversary, the Yearbook 2024 stands as a tribute to its enduring impact and a roadmap for the decade ahead. This edition is a must-read for trade professionals, policymakers, and financial institutions navigating an increasingly dynamic world.
US$ 3.1 trillion of payment risk protection provided by Berne Union members in 2023
Our members include government-backed official export credit agencies, multilateral financial institutions, and private credit insurers from right across the globe...
Annually, Berne Union members provide around USD 2.5 trillion of payment risk protection to banks, exporters and investors - equivalent to 13% of world cross border trade for goods and services (calculated with respect to WTO statistics).
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