Trade Credit Risk Index
Geopolitical Risks and an increase in Claims & Collections actions Skyrockets Trade Credit Risk Score!
Businesses need to prepare for impacts of Middle East conflict impacts on future credit risk.
Q1 2026 Index Score: 865
Note: The NCI Trade Credit Risk Index score is based on an aggregate of claims data. collection activity, credit limit decisions and overdue accounts.
Movements from the previous
quarter: Q4 25 v Q1 26
+
31
%
Number of claims
lodged
+
31
%
Number of collections lodged
+
12
%
Overall TCRI score
+
17
%
Number of serious overdues reported
Incoming collection
matters in Q1 2026
973
From which industries did
claims come in Q1 2026?
Claims in Q1 2026
307
Number of claims lodged
$
36
m
Value of claims lodged
285
Number of claims paid
$
11
m
Value of claims paid
Claims lodged and paid may be from different time periods.
Notable businesses entering
administration in Q1 2026
Where did Q1 claims
occur by number?
| State / Territory | Share of Claims |
|---|---|
| QLD | 28% |
| NSW | 27% |
| VIC | 26% |
| SA | 8% |
| WA | 5% |
| ACT | 4% |
| TAS | 3% |
| NT | 0% |
26%
28%
27%
8%
5%
4%
3%
0%
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