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Credit Risk Management

Lowering DSO? Here Are the 12 Biggest DSO Killers Undermining Your Cash Flow

A low DSO doesn’t automatically mean your cash flow is under control. Averages hide structural issues like disputes, poor master data, late invoicing, and risky payment agreements. In this article, you’ll learn about the 12 silent and active DSO killers that undermine your working capital and how to tackle them. By focusing on root causes, turnaround times, and risk across the entire Order-to-Cash chain, you can lower DSO structurally, without calling more aggressively.

Compliance

The future of AML in Europe: what reporting institutions need to know

The EU is taking a major step forward in the fight against money laundering with the arrival of AMLA and a completely revamped regulatory package. This blog explains what this means for reporting institutions, where the biggest risks lie, and what preparations are essential right now. In just a few minutes, you will understand the impact, the opportunities, and the actions you cannot afford to delay.

Master Data Management

Who is steering your decisions?

Organizations that have their data management in order are less dependent on assumptions and better prepared for market dynamics. And that is precisely the kind of control that leasing companies need to exceed the expectations of business drivers once again.

Supply & Procurement

Your supplier database is not what you think it is: that could cost you money

Your supplier database is probably less reliable than you think. Hidden corporate structures, duplicate suppliers, and fragmented spending mean you are missing opportunities and running risks. In this blog, you can read how corporate linkage helps you finally see the whole picture and achieve better deals, better insights, and a mature supply chain.

Master Data Management

Everyone wants to do something with AI, but is your organization ready for it?

AI offers enormous opportunities, but without reliable data and clear processes, it remains nothing more than a promising prospect. Many organizations invest in AI without the proper preparation. In this blog, you can read why AI Readiness is the key to moving from experimentation to real impact and how a robust database is where success begins.

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Credit Risk Management

Through the Eyes of Your Customer: Why Internal Restructuring Delivers External Results

Many organizations manage Marketing, Sales, and Finance separately, while customers experience them as a whole. These internal silos cause friction, delays, and missed opportunities. By restructuring the organization from the customer's perspective—i.e., aligning processes with the customer experience—you can improve conversion, customer experience, risk management, and customer value. Successful organizations don't look at departments, but at the customer journey as a whole.

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Compliance

Why a VIES Check Is Becoming Increasingly Important

A VIES check verifies whether a VAT number is valid within the EU and prevents errors, fraud, and fines. It is relevant for both customers and suppliers. Automation via Dun & Bradstreet and the VIES API saves you time, reduces manual errors, and improves auditability. This turns an administrative obligation into a powerful tool for reliable VAT compliance, ready for the digital future with ViDA.

Compliance

Affiliates Rule suspended: why understanding ownership structures is now more important than ever

The Affiliates Rule of the US BIS puts the world of export control on high alert. Although its introduction has been postponed by a year, the message remains clear: the US wants more insight into ownership and control within international corporate structures. What does this mean for companies that do business worldwide, and how can you prepare for it now?

Compliance

Compliance in 2025: what are the priorities for compliance professionals?

Compliance is changing rapidly. In 2025, the focus is shifting from retrospective compliance to proactive risk management. Data, technology, and AI play a key role in this. This blog shows where compliance professionals are setting their priorities and what this means for organizations.

Compliance

Implementation Act to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing

The new Money Laundering Implementation Act (IWT) replaces the WWFT and introduces stricter requirements and more data-driven supervision. Read about what is changing, what market parties are pointing out, and why reliable data is crucial for effective compliance.

Credit Risk Management

Credit management in motion

Credit management is changing rapidly: from collecting invoices to strategic customer management. Marverick van de Beeten (MaxCredible) explains how data, AI, and human empathy work together to ensure predictable cash flow and stronger customer relationships. Discover how technology is transforming the profession.

Master Data Management

Agentic AI: from hype to practical reality

Agentic AI is changing the way we work. In the Altares webinar, experts shared how AI agents not only perform tasks but take over entire processes. What does this mean for companies, data, and employees? Read the key insights here and discover how to take the first step toward an AI-ready organization.

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