Atradius Publishes New International Debt Collection Handbook

The latest Atradius Economic Research forecasts a 26% increase in global insolvencies this year as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the world economy into recession.

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The repercussions of COVID-19 on the global economy could cause B2B payment behavior to deteriorate worldwide. Knowledge of country-specific practices and legislation regarding debt collections is necessary to increase recoveries and minimize write-offs. The International Debt Collections Handbook is a must-read for international businesses to improve their collections amid uncertainties.

The latest Atradius Economic Research forecasts a 26% increase in global insolvencies this year as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the world economy into recession. This could lead to payment delays or defaults that have a ripple effect on all businesses. It is imperative that international companies make informed decisions about the collections of their overdue accounts receivable.

Working with foreign payment practices within foreign legal frameworks has been one of the main challenges of collecting debts abroad. Now multinationals can use the International Debt Collections Handbook to guide them through different debt collections approaches in 50 countries. From amicable settlements – recovering ageing debts while maintaining business relationships – to legal proceedings – recovering bad debts by taking legal action following local law and legislation, the International Debt Collections Handbook provides helpful insights and extensive expertise.

Since its first edition, the annual publication International Debt Collections Handbook has gained trust from businesses and become the go-to source when they need information about collecting debts internationally. In the current economic circumstances, it is a valuable tool for any business wishing to protect their cash flow.

"Our lawyers and collectors have shared a great deal of their expertise and experience in the International Debt Collections Handbook. I'm sure you will find it a highly useful, in-depth resource for all your business decisions relating to debt collections," says Rudi de Greve, Global Operations Officer at Atradius Collections.

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