Low business confidence leads to decline in commercial credit demand
26th Jul 2024

Increasing operating costs, shrinking consumer spending and tougher lending market see insolvencies at highest levels since Covid-19

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Corporate fraud is a challenge for organisations around the world. The rise in new technologies and sophistication of organised crime syndicates have created new opportunities for fraudsters, increasing the risk of serious financial loss and reputational damage to organisations, as well as impacting the many lives affected by the crime.

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Test for bias in your artificial intelligence. Then learn how to work towards the fairest outcome for your customers.

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Automotive industry slump calls for new operating model

The downturn in the Australian automotive industry is expected to last into 2020. A motor industry overview presented by Deloitte at the recent Equifax Automotive Finance Forum painted a stark picture of declining car sales and an industry heavily reliant on income from bonuses and Finance & Insurance 

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UTM Parameters and the value they bring

If you want a more coherent understanding of how visitors interact with your website, be sure to make use of Urchin Tracking Module (UTM) parameters and channel groupings in Google Analytics. These advanced tracking and grouping options provide useful insights into the traffic and value generated from your marketing campaigns. 

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5 tips for employee screening

Make sure you’re hiring the right person for the right job.  Consider these five tips when screening candidates for roles in your organisation.

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Get job ready with background screening

In a competitive workforce, it’s important to do what you can to stand out from the crowd and show employers that you’re organised and job ready. One way to do this is by ordering a personal background check on yourself.

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Screening for aged care workers

There is a growing demand for aged care in Australia, thanks to our ageing population, increased life expectancy and longevity.

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Business Credit Demand Index from Equifax

Business Credit Demand Index by Equifax (June 2019 Quarter)

Overall business credit applications down -8.99% (vs June quarter 2018). 

Growth in business loan applications up +0.90%, while trade credit applications fell -5.02% (vs June quarter 2018). 

Asset finance applications decline -26.14% (vs June quarter 2018).

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Q2 2019 insolvency statistics show a 15% increase compared with the previous quarter.

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Consumer Credit Demand Index from Equifax

Consumer Credit Demand Index by Equifax (June 2019 Quarter)

Overall consumer credit applications down -5.9% (vs June quarter 2018), credit card applications declined by -10.4% (vs June quarter 2018) and personal loan applications also softened, by -2.0% (vs June quarter 2018).

Mortgage applications declined by -11.9% (vs June quarter 2018).

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