Tag Archives: Experian

Unveiling the Hidden Epidemic: Experian’s Podcast Exposes Financial Abuse Impacting Women in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest episode of The Cost of Loving podcast uncovers the pervasive issue of financial abuse, affecting 5.5 million women in the UK, with a significant portion falling between the ages of 18 to 24. Through candid discussions … Read the full press release

Accenture and TD Bank Forge Coalition with Disability:IN to Drive Disability Inclusion in Marketing and Communications

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and TD Bank have partnered to establish a cross-industry coalition comprising Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) powered by Disability:IN. This coalition aims to accelerate disability inclusion in the marketing and communications professions by … Read the full press release

Experian Integrates IntoZetta’s Data Governance Capabilities with Aperture Data Studio

(IN BRIEF) Experian has announced the integration of IntoZetta’s data governance capabilities into its Aperture Data Studio, a leading data quality platform. This combination aims to provide clients with enhanced tools to discover, track, and manage their data while ensuring … Read the full press release

Experian Launches New Cloud-Based Fraud Solution Powered by Adaptive Machine Learning

(IN BRIEF) Experian has launched a new cloud-based fraud solution called Aidrian, powered by adaptive machine learning, to help businesses prevent fraud without impacting customer experience. It combines a customized machine learning model with device fingerprinting to classify transactions with … Read the full press release

Experian’s Support Hub to make accessing essential services easier for disabled people

(IN BRIEF) Experian, a UK-based credit reporting company, is launching a pilot program called Support Hub to help people with disabilities and additional support needs gain easier access to essential services like banking and utilities. The Support Hub offers a … Read the full press release

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion remove medical collection debt under $500 from consumer credit reports

(IN BRIEF) Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have announced that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports. This change reflects a commitment made by the Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies … Read the full press release

Experian North America Recognized for Inclusivity, Equity, and Innovation in Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For List

(IN BRIEF) Experian North America has been named by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023, marking the fourth consecutive year of the company’s inclusion on the list. The recognition reflects Experian’s inclusive and … Read the full press release

Experian’s digital employment and income verification service now covers 77% of UK employees

(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with The Access Group to allow UK employees who use Access Group’s payroll software to digitally share their payroll information through Experian’s Work Report™, the UK’s first digital employment and income verification service. This allows … Read the full press release

Experian to collaborate with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to offer financial support to employees

(IN BRIEF) Experian is partnering with Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust to offer financial support to NUH employees. The initiative will include two “Money Clinics” that will provide guidance and support for the Trust’s 18,000 members of staff on … Read the full press release

Experian partners with Credit Strategy to host 7th annual Credit Awareness Week

  (IN BRIEF) Experian has teamed up with Credit Strategy to launch Credit Awareness Week for the seventh consecutive year, aiming to help people better understand how credit information works, and address misconceptions around credit scores and reports. This year, … Read the full press release

Experian’s United for Financial Health programme welcomes graduates from Four Code First Girls joining its projects in Italy and South Africa

Four internships working on Experian’s United for Financial Health programme to help communities recover financially from Covid-19 (PRESS RELEASE) DUBLIN, 26-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian (LON: EXPN), an Anglo-Irish multinational consumer credit reporting company, has announced that Four Code First … Read the full press release

Experian: Fraudulent credit applications against people in their twenties soar

Younger people increasingly targeted as fraudulent applications against over 60s drop LONDON, 24-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Fraudulent credit applications against people in their twenties have soared in the last three years, according to new research from Experian. The proportion of frauds … Read the full press release

S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices May 2017

Bank Card Default Rate Rises Seven Straight Months NEW YORK, 21-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released today data through May 2017 for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The indices represent a comprehensive measure of changes in … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals that struggling families in the UK are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters

Experian data reveals that struggling families are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters – Number of fraud victims in the UK has more than doubled in the last two years LONDON, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Families in Britain who are struggling financially … Read the full press release

Experian, MLA strike partnership to promote financial innovation

Costa Mesa, Calif., U.S.A., 07-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Marketplace lenders continue to be at the forefront of transparent and responsible financial innovation. This growth has helped to ensure that consumers and small businesses have access to the capital that they need … Read the full press release

Experian’s new ID Fraud Tracker reveals current account fraud is now nearly triple what it was two years ago

’Generation rent’ urged to take action as they continue to top the chart of fraud victims LONDON, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian has warned that current accounts can be a ‘front door for fraudsters’, as the company’s new ID Fraud Tracker … Read the full press release

Experian’s project to promote self-improvement among university students, female entrepreneurs, and SMEs reaches 2,500 students in Turkey

42 volunteer trainers from 10 cities gather to celebrate their experiences ISTANBUL, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 2,500 university students across 16 cities have been trained by Experian’s experts and young volunteers of the social responsibility project ‘Manage Your Future Now’ project. The … Read the full press release

Experian® provides innovative and comprehensive solution for consumer-contact businesses with the launch of its Phone Number ID™

Real-time phone evaluation against 4,500 carriers, seamless integration and regulatory compliance makes this tool the most powerful offering in the market Costa Mesa, Calif., 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, today released Phone Number ID™, providing … Read the full press release

Experian honored with the Plutus Award for Best Use of Social Media by a Brand for 2nd year in a row

Sixth annual awards announced during the 2015 FinCon Expo financial conference Costa Mesa, Calif., 27-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, was honored with the Plutus Award for Best Use of Social Media by a Brand for … Read the full press release

Romford’s companies lead the way in Britain – Experian analysis

North East London town home to the most fast-growing companies, while the ‘incubation belt’ from Bradford to Northampton has a strong start-up rate but sales lag Nottingham, UK, 27-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Romford’s companies are leading the way in Britain, showing … Read the full press release

Experian, England Illegal Money Lending Team teamed up to tackle loan sharks issue in classrooms

LONDON, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Primary school pupils up and down the country are set to learn about the dangers of illegal money lenders thanks to a new partnership between Experian and the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT). Unlicensed … Read the full press release

Experian’s DV2020 report: More than two thirds of EMEA organisations cite availability of data as a key barrier to managing fraud

Poor availability of data could be impacting the effectiveness of fraud prevention in EMEA LONDON, 8-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than two thirds of organisations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have cited the availability of data as a … Read the full press release

Experian: Youngest generation of house buyers in the UK unlikely to be found living in central parts of London

First time buyers now more likely to be living in the Western Isles of Scotland than in Kensington & Chelsea LONDON, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virtually none of Britain’s aspiring homemakers can now be found living in central parts of London, according … Read the full press release

Experian data shows volume and value of IPO deals on London’s junior market surges by 134 percent last year

Value of IPO deals on London’s junior market surges by 134 per cent year-on-year. Listings on London Stock Exchange’s main market reach eight-year high Nottingham, UK, 4-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The volume and value of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on London’s … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals one in three 18 to 24-year-old Britons not registered on the Electoral Roll

One in three 18 to 24-year-olds not registered to vote with many unaware of the impact on everything from mortgages and identity protection to passport applications DUBLIN, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Political detachment among Britain’s young people could not only … Read the full press release

Experian: The number of first-time business directors in the UK is at an all-time high

Increasing number of first-time directors entering market with less capital One in 13 directors lives in social housing Nottingham, UK, 9-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of first-time business directors in the UK is at an all-time high, according to Experian … Read the full press release

Experian recognised as a ‘Future Champion’ at the National Business Awards 2014 in the UK

LONDON, 17-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian today announced that it has been recognised as a ‘Future Champion’ at the National Business Awards 2014 in the UK.  As finalists in The Santander Corporate Citizenship Award, Experian was commended for how it uses its … Read the full press release

Experian® research: UK SMEs are the most exposed to risk out of the UK business population

Experian’s SME Reputation Index reveals that the UK’s smallest firms are the most exposed to risk out of the UK business population Nottingham, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — More than half of small and medium businesses are putting themselves at extra and unnecessary … Read the full press release

Experian® reveals that more fraud being detected and prevented than a year ago

More fraud detected than 12 months ago, especially identity frauds, as the rate of detected fraud has risen from 24 to 35 frauds per 10,000 applications* Mortgages saw the highest rate of detected fraudulent applications, more than any other financial … Read the full press release

Experian donates to Ubuntu Education Fund

Leading global information services company makes donation to nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children in South Africa Costa Mesa, Calif., 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, has started a new partnership with Ubuntu Education Fund, a … Read the full press release

Nottingham Business School’s first fully sponsored in-company degree students graduated with top degrees and permanent employment at Experian

Nottingham, UK, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nottingham Business School’s first fully sponsored in-company degree students have all graduated with top degrees and permanent employment at Experian, the global information services company. The business school, part of Nottingham Trent University, has been working with Experian … Read the full press release

Experian report: Homebuyers severely overestimate their ability to repay their mortgage

Homebuyers underestimate mortgage payments by £500 per month London, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Homebuyers are severely overestimating their ability to repay their mortgage and could see their finances stretched to breaking point in the event of an interest rate rise, according … Read the full press release

Eric Haller appointed as EVP of Experian DataLabs

Experian DataLabs use breakthrough data experimentation, analytical science and technology to solve business problems Costa Mesa, Calif., 6-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, today announced that Eric Haller will be the executive vice president of Experian … Read the full press release

Experian and Big Issue Invest partnership Rental Exchange can boost credit ratings for 93 per cent of social housing tenants

Tenants will also find it much easier to prove their identity online Nottingham, UK, 12-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A massive 93 per cent of social housing tenants would receive a welcome boost to their credit ratings if information about their regular rent … Read the full press release

Experian Marketing Services whitepaper identifies big opportunities for mobile marketers in China’s base of smartphone users expected to be 500M by year-end 2013

Smartphones have become a preferred tool to make a purchasing decision. A new Experian whitepaper reveals that 36 per cent of marketers have already tested or successfully used mobile tactics in their programs to reach target audiences.  Shanghai, China, 26-7-2013 … Read the full press release