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EBA consults on Guidelines on complaints handling by credit servicers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

09 November 2023

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  • 09 November 2023
    The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on its draft Guidelines on complaints handling by credit servicers under the Credit Servicers Directive (CSD).
  • The proposed Guidelines suggest applying to credit servicers the requirements of the existing Joint Committee Guidelines on complaints-handling.
  • Those requirements include complaints management policy, complaints management function, registration, reporting, internal follow-up, provision of information and procedures for responding to complaints.
  • The draft Guidelines are addressed to competent authorities and specify the requirements credit servicers should comply with when establishing and maintaining effective and transparent procedures for complaints handling from borrowers.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Only T-Mobile customers can get faster speeds on the new Pixel smartphones with T-Mobile's 5G standalone four-carrier aggregation, paired with value-packed plans.

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  • Only T-Mobile customers can get faster speeds on the new Pixel smartphones with T-Mobile's 5G standalone four-carrier aggregation, paired with value-packed plans.
  • And right now, new and existing customers, including businesses, can score the Pixel 8 free, or take advantage of a number of deals.
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  • T-Mobile for Business exclusive offer: FREE Square contactless payment processing on up to $3000 in transactions when picking up a new Google Pixel.

Capstreet-backed Informativ Names Longtime SaaS Executive Kimberly Lang as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Informativ ("Informativ" or the "Company"), a provider of credit-focused lead generation, credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Kimberly Lang has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Lang, who has decades of experience promoting technology at SaaS companies, is assuming the position previously held by Darin Larsen. Mr. Larsen, one of the founders of the Company, is taking on a new strategic role as Managing Partner, Credit Services.  Informativ is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Informativ ("Informativ" or the "Company"), a provider of credit-focused lead generation, credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Kimberly Lang has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Ms. Lang, who has decades of experience promoting technology at SaaS companies, is assuming the position previously held by Darin Larsen.
  • Prior to joining Informativ, Ms. Lang served as Executive Vice President of Entrata, as well as CEO of Entrata's subsidiary EntrataPay, where she was responsible for Entrata's fintech solutions.
  • Previously she was Executive Vice President of Inhabit's Vacation division, and Chief Business Officer at CheckAlt.

International Data Group Appoints Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group ("IDG" or "the Company"), a leading market intelligence and data platform for the technology industry, today announced the appointment of Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5th, 2023. The appointment builds on other recent additions to IDG's leadership team, including Tiziana Figliolia, who joined as Chief Financial Officer in May 2023.

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  • NEEDHAM, Mass., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Data Group ("IDG" or "the Company"), a leading market intelligence and data platform for the technology industry, today announced the appointment of Genevieve Juillard as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 5th, 2023.
  • The appointment builds on other recent additions to IDG's leadership team, including Tiziana Figliolia, who joined as Chief Financial Officer in May 2023.
  • Ms. Juillard is a proven operator with nearly two decades of experience scaling the businesses of increasingly large and complex organizations and leading high-performance teams to execute transformation and growth initiatives.
  • She brings significant people, strategic planning and operational skills to continue expanding IDG's leading proprietary data products and technology platforms, and a global business perspective, having held executive roles in Chicago, London and Australia.

The EBA consults on Guidelines on the establishment of national lists or registers of credit services

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

26 July 2023

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  • 26 July 2023
    The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on its draft Guidelines on the establishment and maintenance of national lists or registers of credit servicers under Directive 2021/2167 (the Credit Servicers Directive, CSRD).
  • The proposed Guidelines on national lists or registers of credit servicers specify the types of information that the national lists or registers have to include, with a view to enhance the transparency for credit purchasers and borrowers and to bring about a level playing field across the Union.
  • More specifically, the proposed Guidelines set out and harmonise the content of the lists or registers, how they should be made accessible, and the deadlines for updating the lists or registers.
  • Comments to this consultation can be sent to the EBA by clicking on the "send your comments" button on the consultation page.

Fund&Grow Joins the Fight Against Identity Theft with New Credit Monitoring Service

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

SPRING HILL, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fund&Grow announces the release of their newest service, Fund&Grow Credit Services, another benefit in a long list of offerings and benefits provided to Fund&Grow's community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and clients. This credit monitoring service is offered separately from Fund&Grow's business credit stacking program. Fund&Grow Credit Services monitors your credit activity and score, providing 24/7 access to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion credit reports.

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  • Fund&Grow announces the release of their newest service, Fund&Grow Credit Services, a state-of-the-art credit monitoring service, which is another benefit in a long list of offerings and benefits provided to Fund&Grow's community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and clients.
  • This credit monitoring service is offered separately from Fund&Grow's business credit stacking program.
  • Fund&Grow Credit Services monitors your credit activity and score, providing 24/7 access to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion credit reports.
  • In addition, users receive real-time alerts whenever Fund&Grow Credit Services identifies a change in their score.

Riviera Partners Appoints Megan Martin as VP of Marketing, and Jeff Crowell and Kara Landon as Senior Directors of Partnerships and Business Development

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Crowell and Landon will be responsible for expanding channel partnerships with private equity and venture capital clients, helping to accelerate talent-driven growth and portfolio value creation.

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  • Crowell and Landon will be responsible for expanding channel partnerships with private equity and venture capital clients, helping to accelerate talent-driven growth and portfolio value creation.
  • Megan Martin joins Riviera as Vice President of Marketing, tasked with establishing a top-tier marketing organization and expanding the global brand presence of the company.
  • Jeff Crowell has more than 15 years of business development and sales experience across B2B tech-enabled market research and consulting services.
  • “Jeff and Kara are proven relationship-builders across VC and private equity ecosystems,” said Jack Gage, Riviera’s VP of Partnerships and Business Development .

Equipment Sales & Service Limited named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

TORONTO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equipment Sales & Service Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving a prestigious 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award .

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  • TORONTO, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equipment Sales & Service Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving a prestigious 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award .
  • Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies.
  • “On behalf of all the people at Equipment Sales & Service, I wish to express our delight at being chosen to be among Canada’s Best Managed Companies again this year.
  • We congratulate all our colleagues for enabling our company to once again be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies,” said Peter M Willis, Executive Co-Chairman, Equipment Sales & Service Limited.

Global AI Innovations Laboratory: Improving Screening Efficiency and Customer Service by Introducing AI Credit Service at Overseas Subsidiaries of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Global AI Innovations Laboratory Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "GAILABO") and AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "AFS") have agreed to gradually introduce GAILABO's AI credit scoring and AI collection scoring services mainly at overseas subsidiaries of the AFS Group.

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  • Global AI Innovations Laboratory Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "GAILABO") and AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "AFS") have agreed to gradually introduce GAILABO's AI credit scoring and AI collection scoring services mainly at overseas subsidiaries of the AFS Group.
  • We will actively introduce AI credit scoring and AI collection scoring services provided by GAILABO in Japan and overseas, mainly at AFS's overseas subsidiaries, with the aim of improving credit screening and collection rates.
  • In July 2021, PT AEON Credit Service Indonesia (hereinafter "ACSI"), a local subsidiary of AFS in Indonesia, introduced AI credit scoring.
  • AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, a local subsidiary of AFS in Malaysia, has decided to introduce AI credit scoring created by GAILABO, similar to ACSI.

CD&R Appoints Dan Glaser, Former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan, as an Operating Partner

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") announced Dan Glaser, former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan ("MMC"), has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or "the Firm") announced Dan Glaser, former President and CEO of Marsh McLennan ("MMC"), has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner.
  • Mr. Glaser joins CD&R's Financial Services team and will help source new investments and support portfolio company management teams as they execute their value creation plans.
  • "CD&R has a track record of partnering with management teams to build stronger and better performing businesses," said Mr. Glaser.
  • Former JP Morgan Chase Chief Operating Officer Gordon Smith was engaged as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds in October, and David Winokur joined CD&R as a Partner and head of the Financial Services vertical in September.