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Equifax launches continuous employee security training program
Equifax Inc. launched a continuous employee security training program – including monthly phishing simulations – so that its 13,000 employees are skilled at spotting cyber threats.
Jan 1, 2022 | equifax.comMorgan Stanley invests into Equifax Inc.
Morgan Stanley invested 0% in Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX).
Jan 1, 2019 | investtribune.comBessemer Trust Co invests into Equifax Inc.
Bessemer Incorporated has invested 0% of its portfolio in Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX).
Jan 1, 2019 | investtribune.comNorthern Trust Company invests into Equifax Inc.
Northern Trust invested 0.04% in Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX).
Jan 1, 2019 | whatsonthorold.com700Credit, LLC. partnered with Equifax Inc. on Jan 17th 19'.
700 Credit, LLC, the automotive industry’s leading provider of credit reports, compliance solutions and consumer pre-qualification products, today announced a collaboration with Equifax for their QuickQualify web-based platform.
Jan 1, 2019 | 700credit.comEquifax Inc. partners with ActiveNav group
Equifax, one of the largest consumer credit reporting agencies, is working with Active Navigation, a data privacy and governance software provider, to identify, classify, and protect sensitive data assets.
Jan 1, 2020 | kmworld.comEquifax Inc. partners with Oakbrook Finance Limited
Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert, and Castlight, the leading financial capability company, have formed an alliance with Oakbrook Finance, the owners of consumer loan brand Likely Loans, to develop new products for the 2018 Open Banking initiative.
Jan 1, 2017 | finextra.comHastings Direct partners with Equifax Inc.
Hastings Direct, the technology driven insurance provider, has extended its relationship with Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert, in a multi-year deal.
Jan 1, 2019 | finextra.comNine Digital Pty Ltd partners with Equifax Inc.
Nine has struck a new strategic partnership with global information solutions company, Equifax, as the publisher looks to further extend its offering to better serve finance and insurance clients.
Jan 1, 2017 | cmo.com.auEquifax Inc. partners with TRUEPIC, Inc
US data and analytics firm Equifax has formed a new partnership with provenance-based photo and video authentication provider Truepic.
Jan 1, 2022 | lifeinsuranceinternational.comDAT partners with Equifax Inc.
DAT partnered with Equifax to update the way the load board calculates a broker’s average Days to Pay with greater accuracy.
Jan 1, 2021 | dat.comEquifax Inc. launches VantageScore
The three agencies — Equifax, Experian and Transunion — have introduced the new system called “VantageScore”.
Jan 1, 2020 | leapscore.comAutonomy Corporation partnered with Equifax Inc. on Mar 11th 22'.
In other news from the company, Autonomy announced Friday that it has teamed up with Equifax.
Jan 1, 2022 | autoremarketing.comEquifax Inc. is developing app
Barros confirmed that Equifax is working on an app that would allow consumers to lock and unlock personal credit data, providing consumers with more control.
Jan 1, 2017 | cbsnews.comEquifax Inc. partnered with Bonifii, LLC. on Oct 1st 21'.
October 2021: Equifax Inc. announced its first digital identity service platform by collaborating with Bonifii.
Jan 1, 2021 | globenewswire.comEquifax Inc. launches video series in Latin America, Spain, Australia and New Zealand discussing how they #BreakTheBias
Finally, Equifax Inc. launched video series in Latin America, Spain, Australia and New Zealand discussing how they #BreakTheBias and confront gender inequality in their communities and in the workplace.
Jan 1, 2022 | equifax.comEquifax Inc. hires Jen as Senior Director of Product Development
Jen left her position as Brand Manager at Nestle Purina to join Equifax as a Senior Director of Product Development.
Jan 1, 2021 | stlforum.orgReddan leaves Equifax Inc. as senior vp, marketing
Reddan joins the company from Equifax, where she served as demand generation leader and senior vp, marketing.
Jan 1, 2022 | odwyerpr.comEquifax Inc. partners with Interos Inc.
Global data, analytics and technology company Equifax has partnered with supply chain risk management and operational resilience technology company Interos.
Jan 1, 2022 | thepaypers.comEquifax Inc. partnered with Fiserv on Apr 26th 22'.
US-based data analytics company Equifax has teamed up with payments provider Fiserv to deliver data-driven insights for the digital economy.
Jan 1, 2022 | thepaypers.comEquifax Inc. launched enhancements to employee-driven product suite with the expansion of State Forms solution on Apr 13th 22'.
Today, Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) announced enhancements to its employee-driven product suite with the expansion of its State Forms solution.
Jan 1, 2022 | yahoo.comEquifax Inc. launches enhancements to Talent Report Express solution
Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) announced new enhancements to its Talent Report™ Express solution to help streamline pre-employment verifications for employment, identity and education, delivering all three datasets via a single inquiry in one report.
Jan 1, 2022 | theworknumber.comEquifax Inc. hires Sandy Kyriakatos as chief data officer (CDO)
Equifax Canada, the Canadian branch of the American consumer credit reporting agency, has named Sandy Kyriakatos as its new chief data officer (CDO).
Jan 1, 2022 | itworldcanada.comEquifax Inc. invested into Urjanet, Inc in $14.7M on Jan 1st 20'.
Urjanet in 2020 raised $14.65 million in a Series D round led by Equifax to expand the use of utility data for ID verification, credit scoring and alternative financing.
Jan 1, 2022 | globalatlanta.comComputer Sciences Corporation sold assets to Equifax Inc. in the amount of $1B on Oct 17th 17'.
This week, U.S. technology services provider Computer Sciences Corp sold its credit services unit to Equifax for $1 billion in cash.
Jan 1, 2017 | indiatimes.comEquifax Inc. is developing deep learning functionality to data mining tools and offering a deep learning API
A case in point are Equifax and SAS: The former developing deep learning tools to improve credit scoring and the latter adding new deep learning functionality to its data mining tools and offering a deep learning API.
Jan 1, 2022 | gotchamobi.comEquifax Inc. partnered with Paylink Solutions on Jun 10th 22'.
Equifax has announced a new partnership with fintech Paylink Solutions to automate its digital affordability solution using Open Banking data and APIs.
Jan 1, 2022 | credit-connect.co.ukEquifax Inc. launched Offboarding Forms on Jun 13th 22'.
On June 13th, global data analytics and technology provider Equifax announced the launch of Offboarding Forms, a solution that streamlines form management for employees and ensures ease and security for HR teams and their organizations.
Jan 1, 2022 | humanresources.reportEquifax Inc. hired Harald Schneider as chief data and analytics officer on May 20th 22'.
Equifax recently announced the appointment of Harald Schneider as chief data and analytics officer.
Jan 1, 2022 | icrunchdata.comJohn Hopkin’s University partners with Equifax Inc.
Johns Hopkins has partnered with Equifax to deliver required state notices to university employees.
Jan 1, 2022 | jhu.eduHyland Software Inc sells assets to Equifax Inc.
Equifax, an Atlanta GA-based data, analytics, and technology company, acquired LawLogix, a Phoenix-based provider of cloud-based I-9 software and immigration case management software, from Hyland.
Jan 1, 2022 | finsmes.comEquifax Inc. acquires Midigator, LLC
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is expanding its global footprint in digital identity and fraud prevention with a definitive agreement to acquire Midigator LLC, a provider of post-transaction fraud mitigation solutions.
Jan 1, 2022 | finextra.comEquifax Inc. acquires Midigator, LLC
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is expanding its global footprint in digital identity and fraud prevention with a definitive agreement to acquire Midigator LLC, a provider of post-transaction fraud mitigation solutions.
Jan 1, 2022 | finextra.comEquifax Inc. has issues with violation of federal and other laws
Equifax’s failure to deliver accurate credit reports may be a violation of federal and other laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Jan 1, 2022 | ahdootwolfson.comEquifax Inc. has issues with claims courts for maximum damages relating to the breach
The data of more than 140 million Americans was accessed by unauthorised persons, and the company took more than one month to disclose the fact that the breach had happened There is a class action lawsuit planned relating to the breach, but in addition to this many people are choosing to sue Equifax in the small claims courts for maximum damages relating to the breach.
Jan 1, 2018 | sueequifaxinsmallclaimscourt.comTrustfolio partners with Equifax Inc.
Trustfolio Ltd, the ‘debt-tech’ collective behind the Debt Adviser Support Portal and other digital tools for creditors and third parties designed to ‘enable better debt solutions’, has partnered with Equifax to launch a new feature powered by Open Banking.
Jan 1, 2022 | financialit.netEquifax Inc. had issues with alleged failure on Jan 1st 17'.
As an example, the bureau noted its 2017 complaint against Equifax for the company's alleged failure to patch a known security vulnerability, ultimately leading to the exposure of 148 million consumers' personal information.
Jan 1, 2022 | americanbanker.comEquifax Inc. has issues with class-action lawsuit due to an alleged technical issue
Equifax is facing a class-action lawsuit due to an alleged technical issue.
Feb 11, 2022 | stollberne.comEquifax Inc. hires Stéphane Dubois as Senior Finance Officer for Europe
Equifax, has announced the appointment of Stéphane Dubois as Senior Finance Officer for Europe.
Aug 24, 2022 | credit-connect.co.ukHammond leaves Equifax Inc.
Hammond joins Altrata from Equifax where she led the productization and transformation of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Cloud product portfolio.
Aug 29, 2022 | datacentremagazine.comEquifax Inc. launched TotalVerify data hub on Sep 9th 22'.
Today, Equifax ® announced the launch of the TotalVerify™ data hub, a single source for obtaining the data insights that social service agencies, lenders, background screeners and employers leverage to build trust, enable safety, verify information and assess risk.
Sep 9, 2022 | enterprisetalk.comAppriss, Inc. sold assets to Equifax Inc. in the amount of $1.83B on Aug 10th 21'.
Appriss, Inc., a pioneer in data and analytics solutions that mitigate risks, improve health, and save lives, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Insight Partners, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Appriss Insights, LLC, a wholly owned business unit, to Equifax, Inc. in an all cash transaction for $1.825 billion.
Aug 9, 2021 | savagepartners.comEquifax Inc. launched Reemployment Services on Sep 15th 22'.
Today, Equifax announced the launch of Reemployment Services to help separated employees get back to work more quickly and reduce unemployment costs for employers, helping alleviate stress for employees and employers alike.
Sep 14, 2022 | metroatlantaceo.comQuickbooks Desktop Pro partners with Equifax Inc.
QuickBooks Desktop has partnered with Equifax to automate the verification of employment and income information requests for active Desktop Payroll subscribers.
Sep 18, 2022 | swdiscounter.comEquifax Inc. hired Jamil Farshchi as Strategic Engagement Advisor on Sep 28th 22'.
Equifax today announced that Chief Information Security Officer Jamil Farshchi has been appointed as a Strategic Engagement Advisor to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Sep 27, 2022 | metroatlantaceo.comTrustfolio partners with Equifax Inc.
Trustfolio has announced that it has partnered with Equifax to launch a new feature powered by Open Banking.
Oct 1, 2022 | credit-connect.co.ukEquifax Inc. has issues with cyber attack
The most recent cyber attack was against Equifax, which was hit with a massive breach that compromised the personal data of about 143 million people.
Oct 1, 2022 | tycoonstory.comEquifax Inc. will have issues with malicious reporting and privacy breach case on Feb 1st 23'.
A malicious reporting and privacy breach case against Equifax is pending, with the trial on track to February 2023.
Oct 12, 2022 | killerkash.comEquifax Inc. hired Phillip Davies as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Europe on Oct 18th 22'.
Equifax, leading global data, analytics, and technology company, is today announcing the appointment of Phillip Davies, as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Europe.
Oct 18, 2022 | finextra.comArrofinance partners with Equifax Inc.
Unlike other competitors, however, Arro is partnering with Equifax – to ensure that using Arro does not ding one’s credit score – and academic professors who will ensure that Arro’s financial literacy trainings are accurate and engaging!
Oct 14, 2022 | kidsmoney.orgDe Castro leaves Equifax Inc. as Head of Strategy for Global Consumer Solutions
De Castro joined LendingTree from Equifax where he was Head of Strategy for Global Consumer Solutions and helped craft, launch, and acquire Equifax’s financial wellness businesses and key fintech partnerships in both B2C and B2B2C markets across the US, UK, and Canada.
Jan 18, 2022 | lendingtree.comEquifax Inc. launches Talent Report Employment Staffing
Equifax announced the launch of Talent Report Employment Staffing, the first and only pre-employment verification service designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the staffing industry.
Oct 24, 2022 | techrseries.comEquifax Inc. launched CourtSmart on Dec 6th 22'.
Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced CourtSmart™, a new solution designed to help solve unique challenges facing consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) and empower more intelligent decision making.
Dec 6, 2022 | stockhouse.comEquifax Inc. partnered with Esusu Rent on Jan 8th 20'.
8th January 2020, Equifax Inc. has announced new direct-to-consumer partnerships with Esusu, MoCaFi, and Zingo that will help develop a more complete picture of a consumer’s financial profile.
Jan 8, 2020 | digitaljournal.comEquifax Inc. recognized as Most Effective Use of Data category at The Drum Awards for Digital Advertising APAC 2022
At The Drum Awards for Digital Advertising APAC 2022, OMD and Equifax won in the Most Effective Use of Data category for their KiwiBank entry.
Dec 6, 2022 | thedrum.comCoreLogic Inc. identified as competitor of Equifax Inc.
A company called CoreLogic has just introduced a new credit file on consumers to compete with Equifax, Trans Union, and Experian.
Dec 5, 2022 | friedmanandbrown.comEquifax Inc. acquires Certificadoboavista for $583M
Equifax has made an offer to acquire Brazilian credit services company Boa Vista Serviços.
Dec 19, 2022 | pymnts.comEquifax Inc. had issues with data breach resulting on Jan 1st 17'.
In 2017, credit bureau company Equifax experienced a data breach resulting in a $425 million consumer restitution fund being created.
Dec 29, 2022 | the-sun.comEquifax Inc. launches Q3 debt report
Equifax Canada has released its Q3 debt report, showing that the average Canadian’s non-mortgage debt has reached a new high of $22,837.
Dec 5, 2022 | philhogan.com