Kiwi Stories

Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat

According to new research from Prospa, 40% of Kiwi small businesses use personal savings to support operations.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022

New app conducts background checks on potential tenants

Wellington-based startup Proper launches an app enabling landlords to conduct thorough background checks on potential tenants, ensuring trustworthy renters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Fintech

Xero and Equifax piloting tool to help small businesses avoid bad debt

The feature will let small businesses on Xero see the credit risk of their potential customers, suppliers and partners.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Global Stories

Data Analytics

Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation

Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Credit risk

UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Australia & NZ invest in AI to enhance lending decisions

Experian's study reveals Australian and New Zealand financial leaders are increasingly investing in AI and automation to enhance lending efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Biometrics

Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T

Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Financial institutions

Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management

Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

Dow Jones and Oliver Wyman launch predictive credit risk tool

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Disaster Recovery

Banks Are Getting to Know You Better - What's in it for Customers?

At the recent Australian Retail Credit Association Credit Summit, FICO's Head of Scoring Solutions, Steven Brown, spoke about global credit risk trends.

By FICO • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

Data Analytics

Credit Clear bolsters digital customer journey with business analytics

Australian receivables management firm Credit Clear is using data analytics to improve its digital customer journey and provide more payment options.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021

Buy Now Pay Later

Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt

Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

B2B

Why cash is no longer king in Australia

Australia atop in Asia-Pacific for B2B credit sales, yet 25% lack a credit strategy amid economic uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019

Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows discovers credit card crime ring cashing in on $24b a year

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Data Analytics

Entercard adopts FICO to boost fraud detection in Nordics

Entercard adopts FICO's AI-powered platform to enhance fraud detection and prevention across the Nordic region, improving security and customer experience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Fintech

UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise

FICO's UK report warns of rising first-party fraud amid financial strain, as average credit card balances grow and missed payments increase year-on-year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025