Empowering Financial Inclusion in Vietnam

The role of next-gen credit models In the bustling streets of Hanoi, where vendors hawk their goods and entrepreneurs dream of scaling their businesses, lies a tale of untapped potential. Vietnam, with its vibrant economy and dynamic population, holds promise for growth and prosperity. Yet, for many, accessing financial services remains a challenge, hindered by […]

Harnessing AI and Machine Learning for Credit Risk Assessment: Exploring Alternative Data Sources

Access to fair credit is access to opportunity. Lenders hold enormous responsibility for deciding who has access to that opportunity. This is why credit risk assessment plays a crucial role in the financial industry, enabling lenders to evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers. Traditionally, credit risk assessment relied on historical financial data and credit scores. However, […]

7 takeaways on Behavioural Economics, Psychometrics and Nudging

Psychology and behavioural sciences can help us understand the role our character and personality play in our decision-making processes, especially the choices that impact our financial lives. Understanding the importance of character has been shown to lead to better outcomes in the field of credit and collection for both consumers and financial services providers.

The 3 C’s of Credit

the 3 c's of credit

The three C’s are Character, Capacity and Collateral, and today they remain a widely accepted framework for evaluating creditworthiness, used globally by banks, credit unions and lenders of all types.

Fair credit, from A to Gen Z

This article explores the unique personality characteristics of Generation Z, also known as iGen or Centennials. From their tech-savvy nature to their social inclusivity and purpose-driven mindset, discover what sets this young adult demographic apart from their predecessors.

What an alternative credit score should never check

Predictive credit insights with zero personal data. Credit scores are changing, considering more diverse data than ever before. But while more data can be considered, not all of it should be. Personal information does not need to be shared for an alternative data credit assessment. Today, financial businesses are incorporating new data sources, such as […]

A history of credit scores

The ways of working out who to trust in the world of credit have changed with over the years. Let’s look at the history of credit scores.

Hablando de datos alternativos

¿Cómo se pueden aprovechar los principios de la personalidad y de la economía conductual en el mundo de la evaluación del riesgo de crédito? Ese fue el tema de discusión en la conferencia Ciclo de Riesgo celebrada recientemente en Colombia. Vea la ponencia de Begini a través del Head para Latinoamérica – Rodrigo Rocha. https://youtu.be/a1eaunCYl14 […]

UK Focus: Shifting economic conditions 

UK regulator, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has this month written directly to more than 3,500 lenders in the UK to “remind them of the standards they should meet as consumers across the country are affected by the rising cost of living. With household bills expected to continue to rise into the autumn, it is […]