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Press release 2010

New Edition: International Debt Collections Handbook!
Amsterdam, [03.03.2010] – Atradius Collections, the global expert in domestic and cross-border debt collections, releases today the new extended edition of its International Debt Collections ...
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Businesses trade confidently with trade credit insurance, says Atradius
( Cardiff, February 10th 2010) Leading trade credit insurer Atradius is flying the flag for trade credit insurance with the launch of a new advertising campaign ...
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Atradius reinforces information exchange as way out of recession
( Cardiff, January 26th 2010) Leading trade credit insurer Atradius has reinforced the need for a clear exchange of information between stakeholders to strengthen the UK’s business ...
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Recession may be over but insolvencies almost certain to rise, warns leading trade credit insurer
( Cardiff Jan 26th 2010) Leading trade credit insurer Atradius warns that signs a recession is over should be treated with caution and that insolvencies have ...
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Outsourced Debt Collections Industry Maintains Positive Image
Businesses more likely to increase use of debt collections agencies as a result of economic crisis Amsterdam, 18 January 2010 – In its recent “Global ...
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Atradius response to news of exit from recession
Marc Henstridge, Head of Risk for UK and Ireland at trade credit insurer Atradius says: · Whilst we are ...
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GCO acquires minority interests in Atradius NV
This marks the completion of the acquisition process initiated in 2003 of Atradius NV, the world’s second largest credit insurance company. As a consequence: Grupo Catalana Occidente ...
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Press release 2009

Atradius survey reveals what British businesses really think about the economic crisis
Cardiff, 25th November 2009 - Atradius, the leading trade credit insurer, has surveyed 3500 businesses around the world on how they have been impacted by ...
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Atradius White Paper concludes that businesses should take the lead on sustainability
London, 12th November 2009 - A white paper, produced recently by leading global credit insurer Atradius, and launched today at the European Parliament in Brussels, contains strong recommendations for ...
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Atradius comment on Government Trade Credit Insurance Top-Up Scheme
Cardiff, 22nd April 2009 - Shaun Purrington, Regional Director of Atradius UK and Ireland said: “We are delighted that Government has taken further measures to help UK plc through the offer of up to ...
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Atradius reports 2008 results
Amsterdam, 4 March, 2009 - Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and debt collection, today reported a loss of EUR 193.4 million on a ...
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Central and Eastern European companies remain upbeat about longer-term business outlook
Amsterdam, 4 February 2009 – A November 2008 survey, undertaken by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of leading global credit insurer Atradius shows that ...
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Atradius announces the finalists of the Atradius Growth Strategy of the Year Award
Amsterdam, 4 December 2008 – Atradius, leading global credit insurer and a main sponsor of the 2009 European Business Awards, has announced the ten finalists ...
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Press release 2008

Chinas growing affluence drives investors to new emerging markets
New end market is primary draw for doing businesses in Southeast Asia Amsterdam, July 30, 2008 - China has been the cornerstone for many businesses operating ...
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China falls in the estimation of investors; other emerging markets catching up
Amsterdam, 24 June 2008. Atradius publishes study on the promise and perils of emerging markets Opportunities continue to knock—but risks are often underestimated Companies can ...
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Peter Ingenlath named Chief Risk Officer of Atradius N.V.
Chief Market Officer role to be separated into three regions Amsterdam, June 10, 2008 – Atradius today announced the appointment of Peter Ingenlath, Vice Chairman of ...
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Credit crunch UK companies braced for worse to come
London, 03 June 2008 Nearly two thirds of UK companies believe the worst impact of the credit crisis is yet to come. The UK’s reliance on property ...
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Atradius moves into new headquarters in Amsterdam Riekerpolder
Amsterdam May 8, 2008 – Atradius, a global leader in credit insurance and collections, has moved its international head office from the centre of Amsterdam ...
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Atradius Collections growing rapidly
Amsterdam, April 28, 2008 - New offices in North America, Europe and Asia Atradius Collections, part of the Atradius Group, continues its rapid expansion with investments ...
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Atradius 2007 Results
Amsterdam, 10 April, 2008 - Atradius reports results for 2007. Total income nears EUR 1.4 billion, 56% rise in net profit. Atradius, a global ...
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Atradius and Crédito y Caución complete business combination
Amsterdam-Madrid, 28 January 2008 – Atradius and Crédito y Caución, the world’s second and fourth largest credit insurers, today announced the completion of the transaction ...
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Press release 2007

Atradius receives credit insurance licence in Turkey
Atradius receives credit insurance licence in Turkey Global credit insurer sees increasing demand in fast-growing market ( Amsterdam , 11th September 2007) Atradius, a global leader ...
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Isidoro Unda becomes Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Atradius N.V.
Amsterdam/Madrid, July 4th, 2007 – Atradius today announced that its Supervisory Board has confirmed the appointment of Isidoro Unda as Chairman of the Management Board ...
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Payment Practices Barometer: Industries Special
UK companies offer one of the highest risks of payment default within Europe, according to Atradius study. Cardiff 30th August 2007 – The ...
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Atradius N.V. Reports Record 2006 Earnings
Amsterdam, Thursday, 19 April, 2007. Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported a 27.9% increase in net profit from continuing ...
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Crédito y Caución and Atradius to combine their businesses
Amsterdam / Madrid, Monday, 2 April, 2007.Under the terms of the agreement, Crédito y Caución, based in Madrid, will become part of the new Atradius ...
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Andreas Tesch appointed Director Atradius Global
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 27 March, 2007. Andreas Tesch has been appointed Director Atradius Global and New Markets. He will assume all responsibilities for Atradius’ global credit ...
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Moody's upgrades Atradius Reinsurance Ltd to A2 with stable outlook
Amsterdam/Dublin 16 February 2007 , Friday, 16 February, 2007. Earlier this week Moody’s concluded their assessment of Atradius Reinsurance Ltd with an upgrade from ...
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Atradius Receives Insurance License in Singapore
Amsterdam/Singapore, Wednesday, 24 January, 2007 - Atradius Credit Insurance today announced that it has received its operating license in Singapore. Its new Singapore branch office ...
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Press Releases 2006

Will Vietnam be the next China?
Amsterdam, Thursday, 26 October, 2006 - New research reveals more than 80 per cent of global companies are already investing in second tier emerging markets. ...
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Atradius Receives Insurance License in Hong Kong - its a new Regional Hub
Amsterdam/Hong Kong , Thursday, 5 October, 2006 - The Hong Kong Branch of global credit insurer Atradius received it’s operating license on 29 September cementing ...
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Net profit Atradius up 8% in 1st half of 2006 and next steps in Corporate Development
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 27 September, 2006 - Credit insurer Atradius today reported a net profit of € 60 million for the first six months of 2006, ...
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Atradius to advise and support China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 22 August, 2006 - Atradius to advise and support China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance on domestic credit insurance offering in China - ...
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Ground breaking swap agreement between Atradius and EKF
Amsterdam 3 August, 2006 - For the first time the Eksport Kredit Fonden (EKF), the Danish Export Credit Agency (ECA) and the Dutch ECA Atradius ...
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Atradius and Tokio marine set up joint venture company in Japan
Amsterdam, 22 May 2006 – Atradius Credit Insurance N.V. and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Co., Ltd. today announced the opening of a joint venture ...
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Atradius and US-Exim sign bilateral reinsurance agreement
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 3 May, 2006 - Recently Atradius, the Dutch Export Credit Agency (ECA) and US-Exim Bank the ECA of the United States of America, ...
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Atradius Doubles Net Profit in 2006
Amsterdam 27 April 2006 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and collections, today reported that it doubled profit after tax to € ...
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Press Releases 2005

Atradius and Unilever: partners in Rembrandt 400
Amsterdam, 08 December, 2005 - Atradius and Unilever sponsor festivities to mark the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth Atradius and Unilever are the ...
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Retail Suppliers Beware of Bad Debt as Shops Face a Slow Christmas
London, 07 December, 2005 - Retail suppliers warned to keep an eye on sales performance as Britain’s shops and stores face their toughest festive period ...
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Grupo Catalana Occidente buys Atradius shares from Swiss Re
Barcelona, 19 Septembre, 2005 - The Spanish insurance group Grupo Catalana Occidente today announced that it bought 3.969.466 (7.01%) of Atradius shares from Swiss Re. The ...
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Atradius Net Profit up 25% in First Half 2005
Amsterdam, 16 Septembre, 2005 - Atradius today reported a 25.4% increase in profit after tax to € 53.8 million for the first half of 2005 ...
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Fortis to acquire Atradius factoring business
Brussels / Utrecht / Amsterdam, 25 July, 2005 - Fortis and Atradius today announced that they have signed an agreement by which Fortis will acquire ...
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Annual Report 2004 is released
Amsterdam, 03 May, 2005 - Atradius net profit tripled in 2004.Amsterdam 3 May 2005 - Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance and credit ...
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Atradius Boosts its Collections Service
London, 18 April, 2005 - New appointments boost Atradius collections service. A global leader in credit insurance and credit management, Atradius NV, is boosting its collections ...
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Atradius and Tokio Marine announce co-operation agreement
Amsterdam/Tokyo, 31 March, 2005 - Agreement paves way for development of export credit insurance business in Japan.Atradius N.V. (Atradius) and The Tokio Marine & Nichido ...
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When in Rome...
London, 21 March, 2005 - Don't be late for your meeting - A guide to global business etiquette.When in Rome... Don’t be late for your ...
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Control bad debt, don't run scared of it.
Birmingham, 14 March, 2005 - Taking on greater risk could seriously enhance your profits. Taking on greater risk of bad debt could seriously enhance your profits, ...
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Atradius announces new regional director
London, 11 Februari, 2005 - Will Clark appointed Regional Director of UK & Ireland, NAFTA and Australasia. Clark has been with Atradius for five years, and ...
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UK Firms learn guanxi
London, 09, Februari, 2005 - As year of Rooster begins, UK learns Chinese art of doing business. China’s booming economy offers great potential for British firms, ...
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Allders collapse triggers warning
London, 31 Januari, 2005 - Retail suppliers must act urgently to protect themselves.Suppliers to the retail sector must take urgent steps to protect themselves against ...
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Watchdog targets UK industries
London, 18 januari, 2005 - Atradius offers advice to suppliers in scrutinised sectors.Atradius, a leading credit insurer and credit management company, is advising suppliers to ...
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