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Nick Green

Director

Purple Patch Broking Ltd

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07 Dec 2020

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Nottingham

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Reducing risk and spend during times of unpredictable inflation

Andrew Bailey is under pressure. While there’s been progress in getting UK inflation down, it’s too early to declare victory, just yet. If they cut interest rates too soon and too rapidly—they risk a resurgence of price pressures. If they wait too long—they could do unnecessary damage to the economy, consumer affordability, and labour market. At t...

15 February 2024 /regulation /retail Banking

FCA's latest Consumer Duty warning: A call for smarter credit data management

The FCA recently unveiled new consumer protection guidelines that signal a major shift in credit data management. These rules require financial services firms not only to meet formal compliance standards but also to proactively consider customer interests and welfare. In addition, the FCA simultaneously signaled that crowdfunding and peer-to-peer ...

13 February 2024 /regulation /retail Banking

Data contract flexibility: Benefits and strategies

Data contract flexibility makes a significant difference in how financial institutions respond to market shifts and manage spend. Why? Because with the right flexibility, institutions can align their contractual commitments with their actual needs and market conditions, leading to improved efficiency, cost savings, and a stronger competitive edge....

18 January 2024 /retail /crime Banking

Overcoming bureau lock-in and leveraging multiple data feeds

An emerging pain point many financial institutions grapple with is ‘bureau lock-in’ – over-reliance on a single credit reporting agency (CRA). This data dependency narrows perspectives to one view, restricting the firms to the costs and data quality of that one provider. Of course, this greatly impacts the comprehensiveness of credit risk assessme...

17 January 2024 /retail /crime Banking

The DOs and DON’Ts of credit data contracts

When it comes to credit data contracts, it’s not just about striking a deal on price; financial services procurement teams need to consider a range of factors to make them strategically aligned with evolving needs. By understanding the nuances involved, you can ensure that your financial institution is positioned to respond dynamically to market ch...

12 December 2023 /regulation /retail Banking

The impact of BNPL’s rapid growth on lenders

With almost half of UK adults having used BNPL, lenders face a key challenge: the varied data reporting practices among BNPL providers and CRAs. In this piece, we'll explore the rapidly growing BNPL market, and shed light on the disparities in data reporting and the implications for the credit industry. The rise of BNPL in the UK market BNPL has...

07 December 2023 /regulation /retail Banking

Navigating the Data Divide in Credit Risk Management

Despite the risks and compliance issues, a worrying number of lenders grapple with incomplete and inaccurate data. The consequences influence everything from individual decision-making to broader consumer impacts, culminating in defaults and fluctuating profits. This disparity gives rise to a data divide: ● On one side, we have lenders harne...

23 November 2023 /regulation /retail Financial Supply Chain

Beyond price: How to optimise credit data contracts

When it comes to credit data contracts, negotiating price is just one element. Aspects like contract flexibility, technological adaptability, and capped RPI strategies can dramatically influence your competitive edge and operational efficiencies. Unfortunately, there’s a catch. Understanding the options available to you remains opaque. The good new...

21 November 2023 /regulation /retail Financial Supply Chain

Key lessons from 30 plus years in credit data

The credit data landscape has undergone huge shifts over the past few decades. As longtime veterans who have navigated this complex, ever-evolving industry for over 30 years, we have witnessed these changes firsthand. Data has become increasingly commoditised, as new technologies disrupted the status quo. And regulators have stepped in to address e...

19 October 2023 /retail /crime Banking

Trends in credit data: What to watch in 2024

The world of credit data is changing rapidly. In 2024, the rules of the game are evolving. Understanding these changes is crucial for optimising risk assessment, compliance, and customer management. Ready to deep-dive into what 2024 has in store for credit data? If so, this is your go-to resource for staying ahead in a rapidly transforming sector. ...

17 October 2023 /regulation /retail Banking

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