Credit risk stories - Page 2
New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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email security
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erp
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scams
A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.
Cloudera expands AI ecosystem with four new enterprise partners
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Cloudera expands its Enterprise AI Ecosystem with four new partners to enhance predictive modelling, workflow automation, and AI observability for businesses.
How to choose the right UA financing partner: A founder's guide
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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financing
Founders face growing choices in UA financing; this guide highlights how to select partners offering transparency, scalability, and support beyond just interest rates.
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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data science
FICO leads Forrester's AI decision platforms report, achieving top scores for its platform's innovation and decision-making capabilities among 15 vendors.
UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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credit risk
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entrepreneurship
UK fintech Lenkie has secured GBP £49 million in Series A funding, aiming to transform payables financing for SMEs amid a £22 billion funding gap.
Australia & NZ invest in AI to enhance lending decisions
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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genai
Experian's study reveals Australian and New Zealand financial leaders are increasingly investing in AI and automation to enhance lending efficiency.
Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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financial institutions
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credit risk
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modernisation
Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.
Dow Jones and Oliver Wyman launch predictive credit risk tool
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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transparency
Dow Jones partners with global consulting firm Oliver Wyman to develop Factiva Sentiment Signals, an AI-driven tool able to anticipate credit downgrades using news data, up to three months early.
Banks Are Getting to Know You Better - What's in it for Customers?
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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dr
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cloud services
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transactions
At the recent Australian Retail Credit Association Credit Summit, FICO's Head of Scoring Solutions, Steven Brown, spoke about global credit risk trends.
Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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fintech
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supply chain
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smb
According to new research from Prospa, 40% of Kiwi small businesses use personal savings to support operations.
Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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bnpl
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credit risk
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mobile plan
Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.
New app conducts background checks on potential tenants
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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data privacy
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credit risk
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landlords
Wellington-based startup Proper launches an app enabling landlords to conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants, ensuring trustworthy renters.
Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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credit card fraud
A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.
Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt
Fri, 5th May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.