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📊 FCIB Credit & Collections Survey Now OPEN! 🌍💼 Calling all international credit professionals: The October FCIB Credit & Collections Survey for Mexico, Poland, Turkey and the United States is now live. We need your valuable input! 🗓️ Survey Closes: November 5 Why participate? ✅ Earn ICEU/CEUs ✅ Gain Participation Points ✅ Receive the full results—even if you aren’t a member! ✅ Help shape the future of global credit management It only takes 5 minutes to complete, and your responses are 100% confidential. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your insights and get key data on global credit trends. 🌎 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erkkxZhP #fcib #creditmanagement #collections #b2bcredit #survey #globalcredit #datadriven #membersonly 

💼 ✈️ NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Exposition gathers credit professionals far and wide across the nation for networking, educational seminars and forums with information about the latest changes in the credit world. It’s more than just a conference—it is an experience. #cc25 #creditcongress2025 #nacm #creditcongress #networking #inpersonevent #cleveland #creditmanager #finance #b2btrade #ordertocash #education #creditmanager

The Israel-Hamas war appears to be no closer to ending more than one year after it began. Israel's annual inflation rate rose to 3.6% in August from 3.2% in the previous month, moving further above the government’s 1%-3% target range after falling as low as 2.5% in February. #geopoliticalrisk #economynews #internationalcredit #inflation #israel #hamas #economy

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📢 Exclusive FREE Webinars for FCIB Members: Global Expert Briefing & Credit Executives Network 🌍💼 📅 Global Expert Briefing: October 16, 2024 – 11:00 -11:30am ET 📅 European Credit Executives: October 17, 2024 – 9:00 – 10:00 am ET FCIB members, don’t miss these two powerful webinars designed specifically for you! 🔹 Global Expert Briefing  💡 Get insider insights from top global experts on international credit management. Learn about the complexities of cross-border transactions, how to mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging market trends. 🔹 Credit Executives Network  🤝 Connect with fellow credit executives to exchange strategies for building resilient credit departments, improving collections, and adapting to a rapidly evolving financial landscape. These free webinars are perfect for enhancing your global credit management expertise and expanding your professional network. 🌟 Don't miss out! Register today ⬇️: https://lnkd.in/dGVGABkQ #fcib #globalcredit #creditexecutives #creditmanagement #membersonly #b2bcredit #networking #webinars #internationalcredit

🔐 Upcoming Webinar: Letters of Credit to safeguard your global transactions! 🌍 Dive into the fundamentals of letters of credit and their role in reducing risk and securing payments in international trade. 💡 Learn best practices to protect your business from financial exposure while enhancing your risk management strategies. This webinar is part 2️⃣ of a 3-part series on letters of credit and is perfect for credit managers and finance professionals looking to strengthen their approach to global trade. 📊💼 Don't miss out—reserve your spot today! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKGkMMei 🌟 Fred Dons; ARIA Commodities #lettersofcredit #riskmanagement #creditmanagers #globaltrade #securepayments #webinar #financeprofessionals #creditprofessionals

Despite recent changes in leadership, Japan’s economy remains stable with credit managers noting no significant changes to customer payment behavior. According to FCIB’s Credit and Collections survey, customers in Japan are paying seven days beyond terms on average.

🚨 Registration for NACM’s 129th Credit Congress & Expo is OPEN! 🚨 Join us in Cleveland from May 18-21, 2025, for an unforgettable event filled with: 🎤 Educational Seminars & Expert Speakers: Sharpen your skills in credit and financial management.  🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with B2B credit professionals from around the world.  🎸 Explore Cleveland: Rock out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, grab a bite at West Side Market, and enjoy Playhouse Square—the largest theater district outside NYC. Why attend? It’s more than a conference—it’s an experience. Don’t miss out! 🔗 Register now and start planning your 2025 Credit Congress adventure: https://lnkd.in/dRNF7Us #NACMCreditCongress #Cleveland2025 #CreditManagement #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #ExploreCleveland #CC25 #CreditCongress 

📉 Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2020 💼 ✂️ In a move aimed at addressing high inflation, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by half a point in September, marking the first cut since 2020. However, despite the cut, the current rate is still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate, signaling ongoing challenges in the economic landscape. 🌟 Amy Crews Cutts; David Escobar #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation #BusinessFinance #EconomicUpdate #FinancialRelief #Internationalcredit #Globalcredit #Economynews

Global Trade is shifting fast! 🌍 In today’s volatile environment, understanding global trade risks is more crucial than ever. Join top experts from Convera, Coface, and FCIB for an exclusive webinar on Global Trade: Turbulence & Resilience. Learn about the key challenges and opportunities around: 🌍 Geopolitical fragmentation and its impact on international trade.  🚢 How conflict is reshaping the resilience of maritime transport.  📊 How interest rates and geopolitics are influencing today’s trading risks.  🗓 8th October | 10am EST | 3pm UK | 4pm Paris Featuring speakers... 🌟 Marcos CARIAS, PhD 🌟 Lee Spurrier 🌟 Steven Dooley Don’t miss the chance to gain valuable insights—Register now! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dguCQsaQ