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Credit Risk Management

Interview with Niels van Nieuwenhuijzen, Partner Manager at Altares Dun & Bradstreet

In this interview, Niels van Nieuwenhuijzen, Partner Manager at Altares Dun & Bradstreet, explains how collaboration with partners and smart data integrations help companies reduce risks, strengthen compliance, and work smarter with the help of AI. He shares his vision for the future of data-driven business and his ambition to build an ecosystem in which software, consultancy, and data come together to create real impact.

Compliance

Why “quickly checking” compliance is never sufficient

Many companies rely on a quick compliance check and think they are in the clear. But in a world where rules, risks, and relationships are constantly changing, that is a dangerous illusion. Discover why a check mark is never enough and how you can use smart monitoring and reliable data compliance to your strategic advantage.

Compliance

Compliance vs. risk management: what is the difference and why do you need both?

Compliance and risk management may seem similar, but they actually complement each other. While compliance focuses on laws and regulations, risk management looks at broader business risks. Together, they form the basis for continuity, agility, and trust in a complex environment.

Credit Risk Management

Why “no news” can still be bad news

“No news is good news” sounds reassuring, but in credit risk, silence can mean just the opposite. The absence of signals often does not mean that nothing is going on, but that you cannot see it. In this blog, you can read how silence can be misleading, which risks remain undetected as a result, and why up-to-date data and monitoring are indispensable for preventing surprises.

Credit Risk Management

How to stay ahead of risks as a procurement professional with insights from Altares Dun & Bradstreet

Pressure on supply chains is increasing: bankruptcies, sanctions lists, and quality issues are constantly lurking. In this blog, you can read how, as a procurement professional, you can use insights from Altares Dun & Bradstreet to identify and manage supplier risks at an early stage. This will strengthen continuity, compliance, and cost control within your organization.

Sales & Marketing

Beat the system: how KPIs trigger creative behavior

KPIs provide direction and make performance measurable. But in sales, they are just as often cleverly managed: polishing figures, moving deals, or only registering leads when they are almost finalized. Not out of laziness, but because targets and bonuses drive behavior. The result: nice dashboards, but a skewed picture of reality.

Sales & Marketing

Swipe right on the right leads

Sales and dating have more in common than you might think. It's not about having as many conversations as possible, but about finding the right connection. With reliable data, good listening skills, and smart timing, you can increase your chances of finding a valuable match. Read how to go from initial contact to a lasting relationship.

Master Data Management

From human to machine: How Typeahead becomes the key to successful AI agents

Typeahead is no longer just a UX tool but a strategic part of data-driven AI processes. By converting vague input into structured company data, it helps AI agents make autonomous decisions. Combined with no-code platforms, you can quickly build reliable, automated workflows for lead generation, KYC, risk assessment, and more, without major IT investments.

Compliance

European Commission temporarily eases CSRD requirements: what you need to know

CSRD requirements have been temporarily eased. Fewer reporting requirements and more breathing space for organizations that must comply starting in 2024. What can you postpone, and what can't you? And how can you use this breathing space strategically? Read here to find out what's changing for your organization.

Compliance

What data do you need for an effective compliance process?

In this blog, discover which data is essential for a strong compliance process. From basic data to UBO insights and financial stability: these are the data points that enable you to manage risks and do business with confidence.

Compliance

Compliance is important, but why exactly?

Many organizations still view compliance as an obligation. But those who approach it intelligently use it as a strategic tool to limit risks, work more transparently, and build trust among customers, partners, and regulators.

Credit Risk Management

European insolvency law is changing: more control over international risks

Doing business internationally involves risks, especially in the event of bankruptcy. But that is about to change. Thanks to a new EU agreement, creditors will have more control over cross-border insolvencies. What exactly has been agreed and why is this already relevant for your risk analysis?

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