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FICO Score XD 2 and Innovations in Financial Inclusion

FICO

Some of the top thought leaders in banking, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and credit risk came together in San Francisco to discuss the key trends and innovations in our industry. A key driver of successful financial inclusion is the ability for lenders to effectively gauge the risk of an underserved consumer.

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Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap, Via Incubator

PYMNTS

In an effort to bridge what is increasingly being known as the “inclusion gap” for minorities, Visa is finding promise in supporting products for financial inclusion in the credit union and community bank portfolio. To hurdle the financial gap that exists for these underserved populations in North America.

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A New Way to Score Credit Risk – Psychometric Assessments

FICO

The scoring methodology was developed by EFL Global and marketed by FICO as part of our FICO Financial Inclusion Initiative , designed to open up credit markets around the world to a larger number of unbanked and underserved consumers. EFL has been part of providing more than $1.3

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WeLab and LightHub Apply for Virtual Banking Licence in Thailand to Improve Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Lighthub Asset and WeLab’s venture (the consortium) will improve financial inclusion in Thailand. It will provide localised digital banking services to everyone, including the underserved. Firstly, the consortium aims to provide underserved segments with immediate access to intuitive financial products.

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Home Credit China Cuts Risk by 25 Percent on Thin File Loans

FICO

Home Credit , a global non-bank consumer lender, has successfully reduced its credit risk while maintaining loan volumes and keeping approval rates steady by incorporating the FICO® Score X Data to optimize its loan process in China. This type of financial inclusion is good for the consumer and good for our business.

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Financial Inclusion Using Analytics

FICO

Financial Inclusion Using Analytics. It means the inclusion of credit markets that are less developed, where a larger part of the population is underserved. In fact, solutions developed by the FICO Scores team enable credit access for an estimated 1.3 Using new approaches to improve financial inclusion.

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Psychometrics and FICO Scores — An Odd Match?

FICO

These “credit invisibles” don’t have credit cards, bank accounts or credit history — so how can a lender assess their risk? One partnership that may surprise some people is with EFL Global , a leading alternative credit scoring company. 25% median Gini for its credit risk models across geographies and segments.