Credit Agencies news and trends

GAO: Post-Equifax, Agencies Must Tighten Online ID Proofing
Safety and Security // June 17, 2019

After the massive Equifax data breach, a federal watchdog is warning the government against relying on credit agencies to verify the identifies of individuals using its services. A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said several government departments still rely on the three major...

EU Watchdog Regulates Use Of Foreign Credit Ratings
Regulation // November 20, 2017

In the European Union, use of credit ratings that have their genesis outside the EU is about to get a little more stringent. Reuters reported that rating agencies operating “outside the bloc” must be “endorsed” by a credit rating agency that is in turn authorized...

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Banks Call For Greater BNPL Reporting Transparency

May 07, 2024
In recent years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms have gained popularity among consumers, offering a convenient way to finance purchases through installments. However, the lack of transparency surrounding these loans has raised concerns about the potential risks they pose to consumers and the wider economy, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (May 7). One of the main issues with BNPL […]

GAO: Post-Equifax, Agencies Must Tighten Online ID Proofing

June 17, 2019
After the massive Equifax data breach, a federal watchdog is warning the government against relying on credit agencies to verify the identifies of individuals using its services. A report from...

EU Watchdog Regulates Use Of Foreign Credit Ratings

November 20, 2017
In the European Union, use of credit ratings that have their genesis outside the EU is about to get a little more stringent. Reuters reported that rating agencies operating “outside...