While many European nations saw meager growth in 2025, Poland’s economy reached $1 trillion, according to the Wall Street Journal, with GDP growing 3.6%. The milestone means Poland enters the top 20 world economies for 2025, sitting right behind Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. Postal Service clarified in a Dec. 24, 2025 rule that postmarks reflect when mail is processed at a USPS facility — not when it’s dropped off, accepted at a counter or stamped in a mailroom.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a life of its own, integrating itself into almost every facet of our daily lives. Over the years, its use has only increased in both professional and personal settings. However, AI is only as useful as the information you provide it, and without the right context, it can generate false or inaccurate responses.

This week marks the start of Steve Shivak, CAE, as president of NACM National, succeeding Robin Schauseil. Shivak joins NACM with decades of experience leading national and global professional organizations, most recently serving as the CEO of the International Society of Explosives Engineers.

For many credit professionals, earning a professional certification is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to continuous growth and strategic leadership. 

After experiencing an economic slowdown, the highly industrialized country of South Korea has transitioned into a period of economic expansion. In the third quarter of 2025, the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.3%, its sharpest contraction since 2020. This downturn was largely the result of U.S.-imposed tariffs and heightened political uncertainty following the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol.

The National Association of Credit Management (NACM) is pleased to announce that Steve Shivak, CAE, will assume the role of President effective March 2, 2026. Following an exhaustive search led by a professional recruiting firm, the NACM Board of Directors selected Steve to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

Business-to-business (B2B) credit management is a field rooted in tradition, shaped by the leadership and institutional knowledge of those who came before us. Much of what makes a credit professional successful—risk assessment, negotiation, relationship-building and sound judgment—is not learned in isolation. It is developed over time, often with the guidance of someone who has navigated similar challenges.