Experian clashes with watchdog over personal data use October 27, 2020 Experian has clashed with the UK data watchdog over an order requiring the credit reference agency to make fundamental changes to the way it handles customer data. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today published the findings of a two-year investigation into Experian, Equifax and Transunion over how they use personal data for direct marketing purposes. [...]
We should embrace data and use it well – not guard against it September 15, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic holds no shortage of challenges for British business, but it has highlighted the importance of data. Combined with good judgment and expert knowledge, it gives us the insight to act with accuracy and speed. Data has identified where to send medical supplies or channel financial support to businesses. It has allowed food [...]
Experian warns of ‘weak’ UK and Europe business sales January 17, 2020 Credit scoring giant Experian posted a rise in revenue for the end of 2019 despite drops in the UK and Europe. Revenue grew seven per cent in the three months to the end of December, Experian revealed today as it stuck to guidance for its full-year results. While Experian’s North America and Latin America divisions [...]
Experian shares surge as revenue rises to $2.5bn November 12, 2019 Consumer credit giant Experian today posted revenue growth of seven per cent for the first half of 2019, with profit growing to $480m from $470m in 2018. Revenue grew to $2.5bn in the period, up from $2.36bn in 2018. Read more: Experian posts 2019 profit rise helped by global growth The information services group narrowed [...]
City Moves for 30 May – Who’s switching jobs at HSBC UK, Experian and Lane, Clark and Peacock? May 30, 2019 Today's City Moves includes HSBC UK, Experian and Lane, Clark and Peacock. HSBC UK HSBC UK has appointed Sharon Quinlan to the key role of head of corporate real estate. In her new role, Sharon will be focused on supporting HSBC UK’s real estate customers with their debt finance requirements and expanding the bank’s commercial property [...]
Experian posts 2019 profit rise helped by global growth May 15, 2019 Credit reporting company Experian’s profit grew in 2019 thanks to global expansion, with its North America and Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific divisions seeing double digit revenue growth. Read more: Experian abandons £275m Clearscore merger after competition watchdog probe The figures Experian’s profit before tax rose at an actual rate of one per cent, [...]
Nine UK shares that tick all of Warren Buffett’s boxes March 26, 2019 | City Talk By Kyle Caldwell from interactive investor. Looking for equity-based ISA inspiration? We run through the investment checklist of the Berkshire Hathaway chairman to identify UK shares that pass his stockpicking rules. American investor Warren Buffett is to the world of investment what Lionel Messi is to football: the greatest of his generation in the profession [...]
Credit check service Experian abandons £275m Clearscore merger after watchdog investigation February 27, 2019 Experian has backed down over its £275m merger with credit rating checker rival Clearscore after a watchdog warned it could harm competition in the sector. The firm said it did not believe the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) would approve the acquisition of the rival and has decided to abandon the proposal. Read more: Experian reports [...]
Experian reports strong growth driven by US expansion January 17, 2019 Consumer credit data company Experian reported strong growth in its third quarter trading update this morning, driven by the expansion of the US business. Shares were up two per cent on the news that the firm’s underlying organic growth was nine per cent, boosted by 12 per cent growth in North America with both the [...]
London Stock Exchange eyes Experian boss as new chairman December 3, 2018 The chairman of credit reporting company Experian is tipped to become the next head of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Don Robert, who is a member of Court at the Bank of England, is the frontrunner to succeed the LSE’s outgoing chairman Donald Brydon, according to Sky News. Discussions between Robert and the LSE’s board [...]