CSA launches learning website

19th January 2023 Appointments | #training

The Credit Services Association (CSA) has announced it has launched a new standalone website to specifically promote its training and apprenticeship services. The CSA says that the new learning website aims to educate visitors on how working with CSA can help you to “reduce churn, unlock capability and build capacity” through its training products and…

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Equifax and Sage agree employment check partnership

19th January 2023 Commercial Credit Management |

Global payroll technology specialist, Sage has announced a partnership with Equifax that will automate financial and employment checks for UK workers when they apply for everything from loans and mortgages to new jobs. The service is made possible by a new integration between Sage payroll software and Verification Exchange™ from Equifax. With life admin tasks,…

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Over half of financial services sector say AI initiatives are a high priority

New research by FICO has found that the demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) products and tools is on the rise with more than half of the financial services sector (52%) saying they are a higher priority than 12 months ago, despite the fact that the vast majority (71%) have not implemented ethical and Responsible AI…

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Nova Credit authorised to become UK’s first cross-border credit reference provider

Nova Credit has announced it has received Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation permissions in order to provide credit references to operate in the UK. US founded Nova Credit, is a consumer-permissioned credit bureau which it says is on a mission to accelerate financial inclusion for immigrants globally. Nova Credit’s technology unlocks access to over 2…

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Two in three small business owners already feel burnt out

19th January 2023 Commercial Credit Management |

New research from Intuit QuickBooks has revealed that over two-thirds (68%) of sole traders already feel burnt out as a business owner entering 2023. Additional pressures are growing too, with the Self Assessment tax return deadline looming and more than half (52%) not having yet started their return as of 9thJanuary 2023. The research also…

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One in seven cut back on insurance due to cost of living costs

As the cost of living continues to spiral people are cancelling or switching their insurance policies in a bid to make savings, according to research by Consumer Intelligence. Around 7% of people have already cut back on insurance to make savings in the last three months and a further 7% are considering back in the…

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