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ICAP CRIF and Artemis Credit Bureau are organizing the 2026 Credit Risk Management Conference focusing on data, credit risk, and sustainability.

More than 60% of adult Italians rely on credit for consumption, leading to an increase in per capita debt, with purpose-specific loans being the most prevalent type.

CRIF launched an AI-powered fraud detection service in the UK to help financial providers identify document tampering during customer onboarding.

Sanjay Nair is the new Chief Information Security Officer at CRIF Credit Information Services, overseeing enterprise cybersecurity strategy and operations.

CRIF Credit Information Services appointed Sanjay Nair as CISO to lead its cybersecurity strategy and strengthen its defenses against cyber threats.

Over 60% of Italians have active installment credit, with an average monthly payment of 285 euros and contained credit risk, while usage varies by region, age, and gender.

CRIF's report shows that 60.7% of Italian adults have active credit, with an average monthly repayment of ‘285 and a remaining exposure of ‘32,899, primarily for consumer loans, homes, and transportation.

The number of Italians with active credit increased by 1.8% in H1 2026, with an average monthly payment of 285 euros and outstanding debt of 32,899 euros, driven by loans for housing and goods/services.

The Austrian Supreme Court ruled that CRIF illegally used marketing data for credit assessments, boosting a class action for compensation.

The Austrian Supreme Court ruled that CRIF illegally collected and misused personal data for credit assessments, bolstering a collective action lawsuit.

The Reserve Bank of India imposed penalties on five entities, including TransUnion CIBIL, CRIF, Equifax, Sammaan Finserve, and Hinduja Leyland Finance, for various regulatory non-compliances.

CRIF's observatory reveals increased financing for Italian tourism businesses, with travel agencies and tour operators showing lower default risks despite overall sector challenges and geopolitical uncertainties.

The number of Italians with active loans has significantly increased, with a growing average monthly repayment and residual debt, primarily for housing and transportation, yet debt sustainability remains low-risk.

CRIF Vietnam and APED partnered to help Vietnamese SMEs achieve digital and green transitions, enhance ESG transparency, and access green finance by connecting their respective assessment platforms.

CRIF Forum in Vietnam underscored the critical role of trusted data in fostering economic growth and enterprise development, leading to a partnership between CRIF Vietnam and APED to aid SMEs in digital and green transitions.

Italian household mortgage demand slowed in H1 2026, with a 5.9% decline, while refinancing dropped significantly by 38.4% in Q1 2026.

CRIF is projected to grow its global employee count to approximately 5,473 by March 2026, marking a 9.3% increase from 2023.

CRIF's ESG Outlook 2026 reports that over a third of Italian SMEs face high physical risks from climate change, impacting loan portfolios and necessitating new assessment tools.

Noyb is launching a collective legal action against CRIF for alleged illegal credit scoring and unauthorized processing of personal data in Austria.

Privacy activist group Noyb is suing Austrian credit agency CRIF over its unauthorized database of personal information and credit ratings.