Tag: Equifax

Equifax unveils Credit Abuse Risk to combat first-party fraud

Equifax has announced the launch of Credit Abuse Risk, a new predictive model designed to help lenders identify and mitigate first-party fraud while supporting...

73% of neurodivergent people in debt feel overwhelmed

A new study by StepChange Debt Charity, supported by global credit reference agency Equifax, has revealed the urgent need for more inclusive support from...

Hawk appoints Talwar to lead AI fraud defence strategy

Hawk, a leader in AI-powered fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, has appointed Hrishi Talwar as vice president of product, fraud.

Equifax launches mobile app to help consumers track credit scores and...

Equifax has launched a new mobile application, myEquifax, designed to make it easier for consumers to monitor their financial health directly from their smartphones.

FinTech Scotland awards five startups £50,000 each to drive consumer-focused innovation

Five FinTech startups have each been awarded £50,000 to advance innovations that enhance financial inclusion, strengthen financial resilience, and improve consumer engagement in financial services.

Equifax UK combines Open Banking data with bureau insights in new...

Equifax UK, a leading credit reference agency, has introduced Affordability 360, a pioneering solution for lenders that merges credit bureau insights with real-time transaction...

Intezer’s $33m funding round to enhance AI tools for security operations...

Intezer, a company dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity operations, has successfully raised $33m in its latest funding round.

Acquisitions in the Lending Technology sector will decline by 31% in...

Lending Technology acquisitions are expected to reach 49 deals in 2023 based on the first the quarters of 2023, a 31% reduction from 2022...

Equifax handed £11m fine over major cyber-security breach

The FCA has issued a fine of £11m to Equifax as a consequence of their involvement in a significant cyber-security breach.

US-based rent reporting platform, Boom, secures $4.5m in seed funding round

Boom, a rent reporting platform, has successfully garnered $4.5m in a seed funding round. Among the investors in this round were William Hockey and Zach Perret, the co-founders of the financial services company, Plaid.

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