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Oct 15, 2026

Empowering your team to thrive independently

Each day in credit management brings new challenges, and for managers this might mean a lot of questions from members of your credit team. While it’s natural for your team to rely on you, there is a lot of value in encouraging them to navigate tricky situations on their own.
Oct 15, 2026

A balancing act: Managing credit risk despite shifting market trends

Credit professionals are navigating shifting market conditions, from tariffs to high energy costs, that are reshaping how businesses pay their bills. But amid the uncertainty, there’s room for opportunities. For credit teams, the challenge isn’t choosing between caution and growth—it’s balancing both.
Oct 8, 2026

Financial statements: Is your customer as healthy as they look?

At an elementary level, financial statements act like an academic report card, reflecting the financial health of an organization. Through four kinds of statements, credit professionals can assess a company’s finances and determine potential risk.
Oct 8, 2026

Finding calm in the chaos of credit 

In a field like credit management, it’s easy to let stress grow out of control as you face an ever-growing to-do list. When it feels like your workload is increasing with each passing day, it is important to develop habits that help you manage stress before it grows out of control.
Oct 8, 2026

Stepping into your confidence as a new manager

After years spent learning the ins and outs of credit management, many professionals will find themselves entering management roles. Whether you’ve been promoted or you’re starting at a new company, it can be intimidating to lead a credit team for the first time.
Oct 2, 2026

Ecuador central bank cautions economic volatility despite year-over-year growth

Ecuador’s economic performance remains on a positive trajectory after a strong start to the year. In the second quarter, the economy grew 2.1% against the same period a year earlier, the central bank reported. The bank also said that output was 1.3% lower than in the first three months of the year.
Oct 1, 2026

Interest rates rise as prices stay high

The Federal Reserve raised its target range from 3.75% to 4% in mid-September, the first rate hike since 2023, with policymakers suggesting there will be another increase this year as they fight inflation.
Oct 1, 2026

The CMI is up. So why are payments slowing?

September showed continued expansion as NACM’s seasonally adjusted combined Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) edged up 0.1 points to 54.7. While overall business activity held steady, payment performance weakened, with slower collections and customers taking longer to pay.