The Creditinfo Chronicle
Creditinfo and dataminingapps.com Working Together
Creditinfo and www.dataminingapps.com have agreed to work together to conduct research into the predictive nature of location and mobile call data to enhance the ability to increase access to credit for the unbanked. With more than 2 billion people in the world without formal banking and access to credit it is important innovative methods are found to introduce people to the formal sector.
How Coremetrix, a UK Fintech Company, gather Psychometric Data on Risk Scoring
At Coremetrix we are always on the lookout for new and innovative methods to bolster our analytics toolbox. This allows us to continually generate fresh insights from our rich reserve of psychometric data and to constantly improve our understanding of key underlying factors that drive consumer behaviour. Recently, our risk analytics team have been experimenting with neural networks, and in this post we’d like to share some of our initial experiences.
Maximizing User Privacy While Authenticating Credit Report Data Using Blockchain
Creditinfo announces newly integrated identity management system technology with ShoCard, a leading blockchain-based identity management system (IMS), by IMS’s integration into the new Creditinfo app.
Creditinfo Global Forum 2017
We created this event together, we enjoyed this event together, so let’s continue to cooperate and facilitate access to finance TOGETHER. Thank you All for contributing in making the Creditinfo Group Global Forum 2017 such an international success.
Creditinfo Global Forum 2017 – a tango of alternatives meeting classics in credit risk management and fintech
If the Creditinfo Global Forum 2017 that happened in Marrakech, Morocco on 19-21 September, was to be described in one sentence, only a metaphor could help.
Creditinfo App To Utilize ShoCard’s Blockchain-Based Identity Platform For User Security
Recently, the Blockchain News channel was reporting about our partnership with ShoCard, a provider of identity verification system that works the way consumers and businesses need it to for security, privacy, and always-on fraud protection.
International Credit Bureau Day: Hundreds of Thousands of Credit Reports for Free on 12 September 2017
On Tuesday, 12 September 2017, most of Creditinfo and partner companies will take part into an international initiative, called the Credit Bureau Day. Hundreds of thousands of credit reports will be provided to business directors free of charge, in order for them to get more familiar with this basic credit information product and thus be able to see a “photograph” of their business in the light of creditworthiness.
Creditinfo Registr – Next Generation Credit Bureau in Czech Republic
Friday 1st September, thousands of credit records started to flow into the Creditinfo Registr — CRKI, new Next Generation Credit Bureau in the Czech Republic, led by Tesa Vitelj, Managing Director.
Credit Reporting System Leads To Increased Loan Recovery Rate In Jamaica
Since the Credit Reporting Act came into force in Jamaica in 2010 thanks to Creditinfo and Partner efforts, tremendous positive changes have occurred in the market.
COREMETRIX launches collections scorecard
COREMETRIX, the world’s leading provider of psychographic data, has announced the launch of a new product allowing lenders and debt collection agencies to assess the likelihood of customers recovering after they fall into arrears.
Business Daily: Creditinfo – the "best man" at banking and fintech marriage
“Discussions about fintech taking over banking are becoming last year’s debate; the situation is now more nuanced. Some of the largest investors in fintech now are banks, and we are staring to see mainstream leaders acquire, adopt or develop some of the new technologies. ”
Article by Paul Randall, Executive Director at Creditinfo Decision Analytics; Steven Kunyiha, CEO of Creditinfo Kenya and Alexandra Aproyants, Senior Consultant at Creditinfo Decision Analytics.
Read more here.
Creditinfo Group acquires 33% shares in ISHENIM, the credit bureau in Kyrgyzstan
“Creditinfo Group” is well set on its track for growth and announces the acquisition of 33% of shares in the Kyrgyz Credit Information Bureau “Ishenim”. This strategic acquisition meets Creditinfo’s aim to contribute in growing economies and facilitating access to finance – a challenge that the company has been meeting for the past 20 years.
Creditinfo Tanzania appoints independent non-executive Chairman — Israel L Kamuzora
Creditinfo Tanzania Limited has appointed Israel L Kamuzora as independent non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Reynir F. Grétarsson, founder, majority shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Creditinfo Group Hf.
Stefano M. Stoppani – New CEO of Creditinfo Group
Today, Stefano M. Stoppani joined as CEO of Creditinfo Group, the international credit information, risk management services and solutions provider. He replaces the company founder and former CEO, Reynir Grétarsson, who remains as active Chairman of the Board and majority shareholder of the company.
Creditinfo Group becomes member of BIIA
Starting June 2017 Creditinfo Group becomes member of the Business Information Industry Association (BIIA), which is a trade association for providers of business information services helping businesses manage growth and reduce risk.
BIIA members’ services include information content, platforms, workflow software, decision systems, identity and authentication services, compliance and risk assessment tools. The largest member segments represent consumer credit bureaus, commercial credit information companies, business information and software providers supporting digital commerce.
More information about BIIA is available at www.biia.com
