Australian Risk Climate: Business to business lending declines as payment terms deteriorate

Posted by Joachim Bartels | Apr 1, 2011 | Australia, Dun & Bradstreet Australia, Member, Member News | 0 |

Business to business lending has declined following a spike during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) as deteriorating payment terms make executives nervous about extending credit to their customers. The trend is likely to act as a drag on Australia’s economic performance and present as a considerable headwind for the global recovery according to an analysis of trade credit trends by Dun & Bradstreet Australia.

To read the full story click on the attachment: Media release – Business to business lending declines – 290311

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