Optimism 2021: aren't we trotting along a bit?

It is no wonder that financial markets are looking to 2021 with anticipation. A whole series of vaccines are poised to chase down the Covid-19 virus, while governments and central banks keep the economy on track.

Direct Lending: what is it and what are the benefits?

Borrowing money without going through a bank? It is becoming increasingly common, thanks in part to Direct Lending. This is the direct granting of loans to businesses by a lender, without the intervention of the bank or other parties. In this article, we will tell you exactly what this form of financing entails and its advantages.

'With credit management software you work more efficiently and save on costs'

The days when accounts receivable management was 'a bit on the side' are thankfully largely behind us. Anno 2021, credit management software is the way to get paid on time for credit-insured companies. Why is this so? We talked about it with Hans-Peter Vloemans, commercial director of our partner CreditDevice.

Doing business in Russia? These are the opportunities and dangers

Because of the corona crisis and the Brexit, many Dutch companies are forced to find other markets. Russia is an attractive option, as the Russian market is huge. But besides opportunities, doing business with Eastern Bloc companies also offers dangers. Caution is therefore called for

Outsource debtor management: yes or no?

Outsourcing debtor management is often done by companies because it is not part of their core business. But is this a smart move in all cases? In this blog, we list the pros and cons for you and explain what to look out for when considering outsourcing.

Paul van Uden: 'Does the second lockdown still dent the Dutch economy?'

We survived the first corona wave miraculously well. According to Paul van Uden, managing director of Xolv, the second lockdown could still give our economy a mercilessly hard hit. However, government support for credit insurers could play a crucial role in preventing that blow, Paul argues in his opinion piece.

Extension of reinsurance supplier credits keeps limits in place

The Dutch state wants to continue guaranteeing credit insurers for six more months. In his parliamentary letter of 12 November 2020, State Secretary of Finance Hans Vijlbrief writes that he wants to extend the so-called supplier credit reinsurance until 30 June 2021. This is good news for insured suppliers, as it allows them to continue supplying their customers under cover.