Category Archives: Experian

Experian Software Helps Gather Mobile Phone Usage Data

Experian announced Tuesday that a division of its marketing services department, QAS, has launched phone number verification software that can differentiate smartphones from landlines. The credit rating agency said the technology will allow companies to gather better information on mobile … Continue reading

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Business Information: What Grows?

What Grows?  The Q1 earnings season is now behind us and there are some interesting contrasts!  … And the winners are:  S&P Indices, Credit Rating Agencies and Creditsafe! Equifax’s results were buoyed by an acquisition in the fourth quarter, otherwise the … Continue reading

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WPP Unit TNS Buys Sinotrust Market Research for Undisclosed Sum

Advertising agency WPP PLC (WPP.LN) announced its wholly-owned operating company TNS has agreed to acquire Sinotrust Market Research, a market research and consulting company in China, from Experian PLC (EXPN.LN) for an undisclosed sum. Sinotrust Market Research’s unaudited revenue for … Continue reading

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Experian Reports 10% Revenue Growth for Full year 2012/13 (constant exchange rates)

Experian reported strong Full Year 2013 (Fiscal 2013 ending March 31st 2013) performance; considerable strategic progress with our global growth program gaining momentum and delivering strong results.  Notable performances from North America and Latin America, particularly in Credit Services, and … Continue reading

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Court Throws Out Class Action Suit Settlement Against Credit Bureaus

A federal appeals court has thrown out a $45 million class action settlement that was meant to resolve allegations that the three largest U.S. credit-reporting agencies issued incorrect reports about consumers who had gone through bankruptcy. The 9th U.S. Circuit … Continue reading

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