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Trade Risk Management

Learn how to manage trade risk and protect your business. 

Trade risk refers to the possibility of a customer defaulting on payment, which can have a negative impact on the supplier's cash flow and financial stability. ​

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Our risk management articles will provide you insights of how to manage trade risk to protect your business and best practices of credit risk management.

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What is bad debt and what to do about it?

Learn about bad debt, including its causes and available remedies, how to collect them, and how to prevent them in the future.
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Latest Trade Risk Articles

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Jan 20, 2025

What are disputed invoices and how can they be resolved?

An invoice is considered to be disputed when a customer may disagree with the invoice and may refuse to pay
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Jan 20, 2025

What is B2B BNPL?

Buy Now, Pay Later financing is expanding beyond consumer e-commerce into B2B. See how your company can embrace B2B BNPL to boost revenues – without risking its cash flow
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Jan 20, 2025

What is credit protection in business?

Credit protection is used to protect against the risk of non-payment by a customer. A business concerned about the risk of default or non-payment can draw up an agreement with a company such as Allianz Trade to provide credit protection services
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Jan 20, 2025

The pros and cons of extending credit to customers

By extending credit to customers, you are telling them that you trust them to pay their bills, and you are financially healthy with access to working capital.
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Bank Guarantees: Securing Confidence in High-Value Transactions

Dec 27, 2024

Bank Guarantees: Securing Confidence in High-Value Transactions

In the realm of global trade, managing credit risk is critical, especially when expanding into new markets or dealing with unfamiliar buyers. A bank guarantee serves as a financial instrument designed to protect sellers from potential buyer default or insolvency, offering a vital assurance in high-stakes transactions. But is a bank guarantee always the best solution? Here, we explore the fundamentals, benefits, and limitations of bank guarantees and their role in today’s evolving trade landscape.
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Understanding and Mitigating the Risk of Default in Global Trade

Dec 27, 2024

Understanding and Mitigating the Risk of Default in Global Trade

In today's dynamic business environment, the risk of default is a significant concern for companies trading on open account terms. Late payments, missed invoices, and outright defaults can disrupt cash flow, strain supplier relationships, and threaten overall business stability. To safeguard operations, businesses must understand the nature of default risks and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
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Risk Avoidance: A Strategic Approach to Protecting Business Stability

Dec 27, 2024

Risk Avoidance: A Strategic Approach to Protecting Business Stability

Learn about risk avoidance, a strategy to eliminate threats entirely. Explore its pros, cons, and how Allianz Trade supports businesses in managing risks effectively.
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What does it mean to be past due on an invoice?

Dec 18, 2024

What it means to be “past due” on an invoice?

Any invoice which has not been paid by the due date becomes known as a “past due” invoice. Learn more about past due in this article.
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Dec 18, 2024

What is a payment schedule?

Payment schedule is an agreement between the buyer and the seller which defines when and how credit will be repaid. Read to learn more about payment schedules.
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Allianz Trade is the worldwide leader of credit insurer in trade credit insurance and offers expert solutions such as accounts receivable insurance, business debt collection, bad debt, trade credit, trade credit management, cash flow management, xol, debtor insurance, collect overdue payments, late payments and unpaid invoices. Our mission is to help customers globally to avoid trade risk, trade wisely and develop their business safely.

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