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Belgian companies are paying more punctually than a year ago: strongest improvement in Northern Europe

17 June, 2026
Belgian companies paid noticeably more punctually in 2025 than a year earlier, with the share of on-time payments rising to 47.3% and fewer extremely late payments. Nevertheless, Belgium still trails leading countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands.

Jobdigger enriches millions of job vacancies per year with data from Altares Dun & Bradstreet

2 June, 2026
Business data expert Altares Dun & Bradstreet is joining forces with Jobdigger, a Dutch HR tech and labor market data company that collects, analyzes, and enriches job postings using AI and labor market insights.
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D&B Direct+ Release Notes: Data Provenance Insights now available in the Benelux

20 May, 2026
Since the April 2026 release of D&B Direct+, Data Provenance Insights has become available in the Benelux, providing organizations with greater visibility into the origin and timeliness of registry data. The solution supports audit, KYC, and AML processes with information such as source data, changes, and verification timestamps. This enables organizations to better assess data quality and carry out compliance processes with greater transparency.
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Key changes in Dun & Bradstreet scores and models in Q2 2026

6 May, 2026
In Q2 2026, Dun & Bradstreet will implement global updates to its scores and data models, such as the Failure Score and PAYDEX®. Dun & Bradstreet These changes improve accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current market conditions. As a result, organizations may see changes in their scores and analyses, but will benefit from more reliable and better comparable risk insights.
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indueD Release Notes: Performance & Monitoring Improvements

9 April, 2026
The latest indueD update improves performance and monitoring alerts, making due diligence faster and more efficient. Ownership structures can now be calculated flexibly and independently of the due diligence process. Dow Jones alerts provide immediate insight into profile changes, including the date, type, and content. This release ensures more stable processes, shorter wait times, and greater transparency for users.
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Belgian acquisition market rises by 16.8% over a four-year period: young and mature companies especially popular

17 December, 2025

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