Equifax Quarterly Web Seminar Series
Equifax is pleased to offer free web seminars on a variety of topics that are vital to the entire credit-lending community. Our guest speakers bring valuable insight and knowledge from the industry and Equifax speakers provide informative details about the solutions we offer in these areas of interest. We invite you to register for our upcoming web seminar or listen to the replay of any archived seminars.
Upcoming Seminar:
Today's Credit Forecast... Tomorrow's Economic Outlook: Understanding the Impact
Thursday, August 23, 2007
2:00-3:00 PM ET
As interest rates rise, concerns of an economic slowdown and lower consumer confidence have curtailed demand for certain types of loans. Plus, higher debt loads, upward adjustments in mortgage payments and increases in minimum credit card payments may tilt the credit cycle toward greater delinquency rates. Identifying customers most "at risk" due to higher debt loads will be critical in successfully growing your loan portfolios while mitigating losses. For this reason, businesses and lenders need the latest analysis and research to balance these challenges and make informed decisions. Learn more about:
- Whether or not the impact of the mortgage market on consumer credit quality translates into credit quality erosion in other markets, such as bankcard, auto, etc.
- The value of scoring models in navigating the dynamics of a changing economy in an effort to manage risk
- The benefits of econometric forecasting and tools for business intelligence/benchmarking (lost opportunity analysis)
Speakers:
Juan M. Licari -Senior Economist, Moody’s Economy.com
Lisa Zarikian - Vice President, Equifax Predictive Sciences
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Archived Seminars:
Successfully Navigating the Evolving Direct Marketing Ecosystem
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
It's a common practice for today's marketers to outsource tasks to support their direct marketing efforts - working with several service providers to accomplish their goals. However, many struggle with identifying the multitude of vendor options across overlapping sub-markets, leading to frustration and missed expectations. Forrester analyst Dave Frankland will help marketers understand the direct marketing services industry and provide insight to selecting the optimal mix of outsourced providers. Learn more about:
- The consumer environment and why direct marketers need help
- Navigating the maze of industry vendors providing services such as list/data sourcing, strategy development, database management, analytics, etc.
- What drives the optimal mix of service providers
- How today's marketers can best utilize the services of various direct marketing vendors and bundle these activities with relevant information, technology and analytics to better acquire, retain, manage and grow customer relationships.
Speakers:
Dave Frankland -Senior Analyst, Forrester
Kevin Dean - Vice President, Equifax Global Product Management
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Building Your Fraud Fortress: Best Practices in Online Authentication
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Pressured by high fraud rates and recent legislation, today's businesses are recognizing the need for another layer of defense. To help fortify your business against online fraud, listen to an in-depth discussion on the latest authentication strategies to protect you and your customers.
Speakers:
Robert D. Lee - Senior Technology Specialist, FDIC
Laurie Hood - Vice President of Product Management, Equifax Enabling Technologies
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The U.S. Economy: Indicators, Insights and Intelligence
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Headlines about today's markets are a mix of economic news. While gas prices have fallen recently and the stock market has seen some all-time highs, home sales continue to stumble in a fragmented real estate market. To sustain growth in a fluctuating economic environment, businesses and lenders need the latest analysis and research to balance these challenges and make informed decisions. Hear an in-depth discussion of today's economic landscape, the impact of key factors on consumer households, and how these conditions could affect your business
Speakers:
Mark Zandi, Ph.D. - Chief Economist & Co-Founder, Moody’s Economy.com
Dana Wiklund - Senior Vice President, Equifax Predictive Sciences
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Mortgage Matters: Closing In on Industry Trends
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Change is a constant in today’s mortgage marketplace. Core inflation, fluctuating interest rates and rising energy prices are just a few of the hurdles that lenders and financial institutions must overcome. To sustain a competitive advantage, mortgage professionals need the latest research and analysis to address these market changes while delivering value with speed, simplicity and innovation. Hear an in-depth discussion of business trends and industry insights on the mortgage marketplace. Plus, find out more about the latest solutions and resources available to help lenders look beyond today’s challenges.
Speakers:
Frank Nothaft - Chief Economist, Freddie Mac
Tom Madison - Senior Vice President, Equifax Mortgage Solutions
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Uncovering the Truth About Fraud and Its Impact On Today's Legislation
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Uncover the truth about fraud and take a look inside the latest trends and legislation impacting our industry as two industry experts share their insight on the latest fraud research, which shows that most fraud incidents stem from consumers mishandling data. Learn more about the fraud catalysts that play a significant role in legislation and what this means for you and the industry – including the day-to-day realities that consumers, credit grantors and other industry players may encounter as a result of file freezing.
Speakers:
Fred Cate - Director, Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research
Robin Holland - Senior Vice President of North American Customer Service, Equifax
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Overcoming the Cross-Sell Crisis
In Search of the One-Stop Shopper
February 15, 2006
Many financial institutions search in vain for the customer who will buy multiple types of products from a single provider. It’s no wonder -they’re a potentially lucrative bunch. Winning over one-stop shopping prospects, however, will require changes to products and pricing that many institutions struggle to deliver because of organizational and political hurdles. Plus, implementing proven tactical measures for cross-sell strategies is where many companies miss the mark. At this web seminar, you will find out: who these one-stop shoppers are and how financial institutions can effectively reach them, the product and pricing changes needed to successfully cross-sell, and what separates the good from the great in developing cross-sell programs for call centers, teller lines and new accounts desks
Speakers:
Ron Shevlin – Vice President, Forrester Financial Services Research Group
Peter Schoenrock – Senior Vice President, Equifax Global Product Management