Equifax

Equifax Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call for First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, in a release to be issued on April 17 after the market closes.

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  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, in a release to be issued on April 17 after the market closes.
  • Equifax will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 18, in which senior management will discuss financial and business results for the quarter.
  • To view the webcast and slide presentation, please click the link and enter your information to be connected.
  • An audio replay of the conference call will be available on investor.equifax.com beginning on April 19.

As RentRedi Expands Reporting to All Three Major Credit Bureaus, Landlords See 13% Jump in On-time Rent Payments

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RentRedi, an award-winning property management software that simplifies the renting process for both landlords and renters, has expanded its on-time rent reporting to all three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The ability to report on-time rent payments helps tenants build and boost their credit scores, while RentRedi data shows that landlords are likely to see a 13% jump in on-time rent payments when using the RentRedi Credit Boost feature.

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  • The ability to report on-time rent payments helps tenants build and boost their credit scores , while RentRedi data shows that landlords are likely to see a 13% jump in on-time rent payments when using the RentRedi Credit Boost feature.
  • Tenants are more likely to pay rent on time when payments are reported to major credit bureaus to boost their scores.
  • RentRedi Credit Boost reports on-time payments to the three credit bureaus, and when combined with the ability for tenants to schedule automatic payments through the RentRedi app, there is added incentive and convenience to being punctual with rent payments.
  • "Credit boosting through rent reporting is a win-win for both landlords and tenants," said RentRedi Co-founder and CEO Ryan Barone.

AutoSettle to Launch the World's First Virtual Settlement Exchange for Cars

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

SYDNEY, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dubbed the "PEXA for cars", AutoSettle, an Australian fintech startup, is revolutionising the way Australians buy and sell motor vehicles. Marking a significant leap forward in the automotive industry, AutoSettle introduces the world's first virtual settlement exchange for cars, offering an instant, secure, and seamless transaction experience for millions of vehicle transactions each year in Australia.

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  • SYDNEY, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dubbed the "PEXA for cars", AutoSettle, an Australian fintech startup, is revolutionising the way Australians buy and sell motor vehicles.
  • Marking a significant leap forward in the automotive industry, AutoSettle introduces the world's first virtual settlement exchange for cars, offering an instant, secure, and seamless transaction experience for millions of vehicle transactions each year in Australia.
  • AutoSettle, an Australian fintech startup, is revolutionising the way Australians buy and sell motor vehicles by introducing the world's first virtual settlement exchange for cars, offering an instant, secure, and seamless transaction experience.
  • AutoSettle co-founder Patrick McComish commented, "AutoSettle is set to redefine the landscape of vehicle transactions in Australia," underscoring the vision to create a seamless and secure platform for buying and selling cars.

Equifax and VTEX Join Forces to Enhance Fraud Protection for Customers Worldwide

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The integration is designed to offer real-time fraud protection during payment events, helping to safeguard transactions without disrupting the checkout flow.

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  • The integration is designed to offer real-time fraud protection during payment events, helping to safeguard transactions without disrupting the checkout flow.
  • Worldwide e-commerce fraud is increasing, with enterprise losses from online payment fraud expected to exceed $362 billion between 2023 to 2028 .
  • The collaboration between Equifax and VTEX addresses this challenge head-on, providing customers with advanced tools to combat fraud and help protect their revenue.
  • To learn more about the partnership between VTEX and the Digital Solutions team at Equifax, click here .

Liminal's New Ranking Reveals the Top 15 Providers in the Link Index for Transaction Fraud Prevention in E-Commerce 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liminal released the 2024 Link Index for Transaction Fraud Prevention in E-Commerce , its annual report of the top vendors meeting merchant demands for fraud detection and prevention capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Liminal released the 2024 Link Index for Transaction Fraud Prevention in E-Commerce , its annual report of the top vendors meeting merchant demands for fraud detection and prevention capabilities.
  • In this competitive landscape, the Top 15 providers emerged with transaction fraud prevention solutions for e-commerce that meet needs for product capabilities and market strategy to future-proof fraud strategies.
  • "E-commerce companies are challenged with tackling AI fraud threats, reducing user friction, and rising fraud costs," says Liminal CEO, Travis Jarae .
  • The 2024 Link Index for Transaction Fraud Prevention in E-Commerce resolves this by evaluating and ranking the top 15 vendors, offering advanced technologies for strong fraud detection, improved customer experience, and reduced fraud costs, guiding merchants to make informed decisions."

Equifax Canada: Economic Pressures has Fraud and Auto Theft on the Minds of Canadians

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

In addition, Equifax Canada data shows mortgage fraud and identity fraud continuing to escalate across the country as economic pressure continue.

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  • In addition, Equifax Canada data shows mortgage fraud and identity fraud continuing to escalate across the country as economic pressure continue.
  • Economy Fuels Fears: Over 76 per cent of Canadians surveyed believe financial hardships may increase the likelihood of people committing fraud and theft, suggesting economic anxieties may contribute to growing auto theft and identity fraud concerns.
  • Auto Industry Alarm: Over 74 per cent of Canadians surveyed believe insurance fraud impacts their auto insurance payments, highlighting the financial burden of this growing crime.
  • In response to these fraud trends, Equifax Canada emphasizes the importance of proactive fraud prevention measures and heightened consumer awareness.

Altro Announces Expansion Into 47 States With Key Investors From Tinashe to Chris Paul

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.

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  • Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.
  • Issued by Hatch Bank and running on the Discover® Global Network, Altro is also launching the Altro Credit Builder Card.
  • Altro enables a broad array of recurring subscriptions to be eligible for building users' credit history.
  • Along with the launch of the Altro Credit Builder Card, the company is also launching the latest version of its app, Altro: Culture & Finance.

H2O.ai Inaugurates GenAI World for Public Sector to Spur Growth and Innovation of Generative AI for Government Departments and Agencies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI World conferences to new sectors to further democratize AI.

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  • H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI World conferences to new sectors to further democratize AI.
  • An Overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework by Patrick Hall, Professor for AI Risk, The George Washington University.
  • These training sessions will cover GenAI use cases using public sector data, LLM benchmarking and evaluation best practices, GenAI interpretability, governance frameworks and model validation.
  • Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is at the forefront of the AI movement to democratize Generative AI.

Bluesight Appoints Matt McAluney as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today the appointment of Matt McAluney to Chief Revenue Officer. Matt brings extensive experience and a proven track record in rapidly scaling companies combined with strategic leadership to Bluesight's executive team.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today the appointment of Matt McAluney to Chief Revenue Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Matt to Bluesight as our first Chief Revenue Officer," stated Kevin MacDonald, CEO and Co-founder of Bluesight.
  • "The opportunity to contribute to Bluesight's vision for the advancement of Medication Intelligence solutions, particularly in a time of transformative change in healthcare, is incredibly exciting," said Matt McAluney, Chief Revenue Officer of Bluesight.
  • Before joining Bluesight, Matt was Chief Commercial Officer at Elemica and Chief Executive Officer at I.D.

Equifax Introduces Business Verification Solution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) is launching a real-time, Know Your Business (KYB) online Business Verification Solution offering to help U.S. lenders and businesses of all sizes make faster, more informed decisions before onboarding new accounts or vendors. 

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) is launching a real-time, Know Your Business (KYB) online Business Verification Solution offering to help U.S. lenders and businesses of all sizes make faster, more informed decisions before onboarding new accounts or vendors.
  • This growth in the small business marketplace creates a need for both lenders and business service providers to gain visibility into the legitimacy of a business earlier in the application process.
  • The Equifax Business Verification Solution leverages industry-leading data and analytical models, providing an easy-to-read, combined report that provides a more complete view of the business applicant and the principal.
  • Equifax is committed to helping small businesses thrive through innovative products like the new Business Verification Solution and the OneScore for Commercial credit score.