Insight Out - An Equifax Podcast

Equifax A/NZ

The Equifax Insight Out podcast deep dives into the insights behind Equifax data. Our hosts and expert guests discuss hot button issues across financial services, data and analytics, security, fraud, and much more.

Episodes

  1. A Multi-Speed Recovery for the Construction Industry

    2025-05-14

    A Multi-Speed Recovery for the Construction Industry

    It’s no secret that the construction industry has faced significant challenges over the past few years, and insolvencies remain at historically high levels. However, Equifax data suggests there might be green shoots emerging…although only for some segments of the building and construction sector. Join Carrie Cheung, Head of Insights, and Brad Walters, Head of Product & Ratings Services, as they discuss: Emerging financial trends across the industry and their implicationsThe knock-on effects of these trends might be for infrastructure development and housing supply development goalsHow these trends could impact home buyersAnd more!

    20 min
  2. Is the uplift in consumer confidence built on smoke and mirrors?

    2025-05-14

    Is the uplift in consumer confidence built on smoke and mirrors?

    Consumer confidence got an end of year bump in Q4 of 2024 - but is this uptick premature? Equifax modelling suggests that the positive impact of a rate cut will only be seen six to nine months down the track. Join Carrie Cheung, Head of Insights, and Kevin James, Equifax Chief Solutions Officer, as they discuss What the emerging trends in consumer credit mean for lendersWhether consumers are at risk of overextending themselvesThe trends Equifax expects to see in consumer credit demand over the coming monthsAnd more!

    6 min

  3. 2023-05-09

    Are Insurers Optimising the Use of Data?

    We're living in a new industrial revolution for Data Management and Open Data, but what does this mean for insurers and how can the power of data be harnessed for the good of the industry?In this episode, Equifax Insurance Solutions experts Neil Blount (Insurance Growth and Transformation Executive) and Dr. Carlos Leung (Principal Data Analytics Designer) discussHow all classes of insurers can get a better understanding of what is happening in the broader insurance industryThe potential challenges of data gained from "Self disclosure" for InsurersThe value data verification can have for various insurance productsWhat data points and processes will serve insurers bestAnd more!This video was recorded in January 2023

    22 min

  4. 2023-05-09

    The Unknown Unknowns of Insurance

    "We don't know what we don't know" is an adage that holds true across industries, and insurance is no exception. Join Neil Blount, Insurance Growth and Transformation Executive, and Dr. Carlos Leung, Principal Data Analytics Designer at Equifax Insurance Solutions as they discussSome of the common blind spots in the insurance industryPotential market gaps in the insurance segment when it comes to use of dataImproving both the customer journey and insurers’ risk managementLearnings from global markets to optimise data use in the Australian Insurance IndustryAnd more!This video was recorded in January 2023

    16 min

  5. 2023-04-03

    Tax Debt Insights for a Proactive Approach to Credit Management

    The ATO debt increased 13% between 2021 and 2022, reaching $61.6bn. Are credit professionals having to adapt their lending processes to ensure their risk exposure is being managed effectively? Join Equifax host Scott Mason, ATO Assistant Commissioner Claire O'Neill and AICM CEO Nick Pilavidis for a discussion about commercial tax default data and a deep dive into what credit professionals can learn from the past six months of collection activity, including: the impact of tax debt disclosure on the credit environment how tax debt levels are evolving post-Covid myths uncovered about debt recovery and wind-up activity insights for reduced risk exposure This episode was recorded in December 2022.

    28 min

  6. 2023-04-03

    Reducing risk and improving data protection in the employment income verification process

    Employee payroll information is an attractive target for threat actors. Imaad Mohammad, Head of Product Management at Equifax Workforce Solutions, and Sarah Moorehouse, Head of Employer Services at Equifax Workforce Solutions delve into how automated employment income verifications can help employers, employees and financial institutions alike. Join Sarah and Imaad as they discuss: Why employers should move away from printing or downloading payslips The key questions employers must ask themselves while conducting employment income verifications The purpose and key benefits of Equifax Verification Exchange And more! This episode was recorded in September 2022.

    16 min

  7. 2023-04-03

    Online Retail Fraud: Threats, Opportunities & Gamechangers

    Fraud is a top challenge for online retailers as they look to reduce customer friction while also managing risk. Join Rich Stuppy, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Kount, and Tehani Legeay, General Manager of Fraud & ID at Equifax, as they discuss: The top fraud threats currently facing online retailers The biggest things impacting online retailers' ability to fight fraud How retailers with fewer resources can keep themselves safe from fraud How global learnings can help retailers better understand and protect themselves against bad actors And more! This episode was recorded in August 2022.

    20 min

  8. 2023-04-03

    How brokers are adapting to the changing mortgage market

    The mortgage market in Australia is changing rapidly, and brokers are having to adapt at speed. Explore how brokers are keeping up with the pace of change, with James Forbes, Equifax General Manager of Consumer, and Peter White, Managing Director at Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA). Join James and Peter as they discuss: How rising interest rates and inflation are impacting the workload of brokers Why consumers are turning to brokers for help during turbulent economic times Purchasing and refinancing trends The evolving role of technology and how brokers are adopting technology in their practices And more! This episode was recorded in August 2022.

    20 min

  9. 2023-02-09

    Exploring the evolution & future of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)

    Explore the evolution and future of BNPL with Mark Thomas, Equifax Head of Financial Services, and Alberto Fernandez, Head of Insights at Latitude Financial Services: Why has BNPL exploded in the recent past? What trends and challenges might come up as the market matures more in the near future? What might be ways to open up the pathway to profitability in the channel? What role BNPL plays for merchants and how will it develop in the future How does financial literacy play in this segment and how do you lend responsibly? This podcast was recorded in May 2022.

    29 min
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About

The Equifax Insight Out podcast deep dives into the insights behind Equifax data. Our hosts and expert guests discuss hot button issues across financial services, data and analytics, security, fraud, and much more.

Information

  • Creator
    Equifax A/NZ
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Equifax Pty Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Equifax Inc
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