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Our credit training is here! At Confluent Strategies, our mission is to help you understand your consumer data and use proven Equifax solutions to help you and your consumers win. When you partner with us, you’ll receive credit education to reinforce our holistic approach to our partnership and your business.  Our Credit Training Series includes […]

Start the new year with a plan. Believe it or not, January 1 is almost here! Now’s the time to review your business plan and make sure you’re using data-informed strategies to meet your goals and stay on budget. When you schedule a comprehensive Business Review with us, we will: audit your overall business, current […]

A refresher: What is OFAC? The Office of Foreign Affairs Assets Control (OFAC) is a financial intelligence and enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Treasury that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions to support U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. To that end, OFAC publishes lists of sanctioned countries, regimes, companies, groups, and individuals. […]

Avoid costly fines and a damaged reputation In today’s volatile marketplace, organizations face many challenges—including the need to comply with various regulations while attempting to better assess account risk and minimize exposure and losses. Enlist Confluent Strategies and Equifax to help you build out stronger Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs. We […]

Standard credit report vs. employment report The credit report you pull to make lending decisions is not the same as the report you run for employment purposes. If you’re using them interchangeably, then you are not adhering to FCRA requirements. When obtaining a consumer report for employment purposes, you must: notify the individual in writing that you […]

Let’s find the ideal frequency of your Account Reviews. Now more than ever, frequent Account Reviews are critically important to your business. As the economy continues to rebound, I can help you understand your changing consumer risk, leverage seasonal opportunities, and equip you to take action. Do you wonder… Who will be able to pay their commitments […]

Align your holiday campaigns with shoppers’ early schedules. This year, many Americans will be looking to make up for the “missed” holidays of 2020, and to account for perceived supply-chain issues, shoppers will start early. Last year, 70% of shoppers planned to shop early to avoid crowds and out-of-stock items, according to Google product marketing manager Erin […]

As more transactions move into the digital space, you’re likely challenged with detecting increasingly prevalent identity theft and more sophisticated application fraud. FraudIQ® Identity Scan Alerts are an excellent first line of defense, helping you identify both true name and synthetic identity fraud, which can assist in reducing charge-offs and other losses. Identity Scan Alerts help identify potential […]

Better marketing is powered by better data Want to know which online audiences you should be reaching this upcoming holiday season? Our Digital Targeting Segments can help you deliver your holiday promotions to the right audiences. Use our Digital Targeting Segments to reach the right online audiences just in time for high-potential shoppers to spend their cash. […]

As you strategically plan and budget for 2022, we’d like to remind you that Equifax provides a wide range of solutions and capabilities beyond our traditional credit reports. If your strategic plan for 2022 includes priorities in technology, fraud prevention, online banking, risk management, new account acquisition, and/or process automation, consider how Equifax’s robust suite […]