Many Canadian businesses are recognizing opportunities for growth and diversification in global markets. As awareness of the vast potential in
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B2B payment practices trends, China 2024
On average, late payments affect just over a third of invoices issued by Chinese companies in B2B trade. Bad debts

More restrictive credit terms and much longer payment delays in Latin America
Late payments remain a significant challenge for businesses across South America. In 2024, 51% of surveyed companies reported experiencing delayed

Breaking or laying bricks? How policymakers will shape the construction recovery
Despite significant challenges, the residential construction sector has shown resilience, and lower interest rates could help revive prices and activity

The ebb and flow of the insolvency wave
Overall, we anticipate double-digit growth in bankruptcies across half of the world this year. So far, global business insolvencies have

The Economic Ripple Effect of Cyclones
Tropical cyclones (TCs) rank among the most destructive extreme weather events worldwide, responsible for an average of 43 deaths and

De-Japanification: Economic pivot offers opportunities for Canadian businesses
After nearly a decade of unconventional monetary easing and negative interest rates, Japan is now moving towards policy normalization and

Insolvency Outlook September 2024
In most markets, insolvency rates have either returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic levels. This shift, coupled with a deteriorating economic

A less global village? World trade in the age of geopolitical fragmentation
World trade is undergoing a transformation as the era of the ‘global village’ wanes and its share of global GDP

B2B payment practices trends, Canada 2024
Nearly half of the companies surveyed in Canada report no improvement in poor B2B customer payment behavior over the past
