Report reveals 30% of B2B receivables paid late in western Europe / Greece sees highest average default rate, followed by Italy and Ireland / European economic crisis takes its toll / Latest study by credit insurer Atradius

摘要

On average, 30% of the total value of B2B receivables in western Europe was paid late, according to a recent study from credit insurer Atradius (Amsterdam / The Netherlands; www.atradius.com). In eastern Europe, businesses expressed concern over a likely deterioration of the trade credit risk outlook over the next six months, and are preparing to protect against payment delays and defaults. In western Europe, payment delays and defaults, along with a deterioration of the trade credit risk outlook, continue to be major issues for businesses, the researcher said. Three times as many survey respondents expect deterioration of trade credit risk over the next six months than expect improvement.