Press Releases

Bologna (Italy) and Barcelona (Spain) March, 30 2020

CRIF signs agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Strands Inc. to create a worldwide digital solutions provider for open banking business

The combination between Strands and CRIF will create a strong worldwide digital solutions provider in access to account, account aggregation, and AI-powered BFM and PFM solutions, with new synergies in terms of expertise, solutions and offerings.

Bologna, February 03, 2020

CRIF finalizes the acquisition of 100% of Inventia, strengthening its digital onboarding leadership position

CRIF became a majority shareholder in Inventia back in March 2019 and, with the acquisition of the entire block of shares, it ensures the continuity of its strategy to strengthen its innovative solutions for digital onboarding on the market, guaranteeing an increasingly fast and satisfactory customer experience to the clients of credit institutions, insurance companies, utilities and telcos.

Nassau (Bahamas) and Bologna (Italy), December 23, 2019

CRIF officially obtains the license to establish and operate the first credit bureau in the Bahamas

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has recently issued a license to CRIF, allowing it establish the first private credit bureau in the country. As a result, Bahamian commercial banks, credit unions and other eligible lenders will be required to share credit information with CRIF and allowed to access credit reports once the credit bureau will be operational.

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Bologna (Italy), October 23, 2019

CRIF obtains a license to operate a private credit bureau in Indonesia through its affiliate company PT CLIK

The establishment of a credit bureau will help develop the local credit market, allowing SMEs and consumers to move to a more advanced market based on credit references.

Bologna, October 2, 2019

CRIF is ranked once again among the top 50 FinTech companies on a global scale in 2019

The IDC FinTech Rankings, the most comprehensive classification of technology suppliers for the financial sector, once again cite CRIF for the seventh year running.

INSP: ecosystems and platforms for new growth

The new CRIF platform enables new Open Banking collaborative models to increase cross-selling and upselling.

Bologna (Italy), 16 July 2019

Launch of Faccio Tesoro, the financial education project for Italian consumers developed by CRIF

Using a multimedia format and language appropriate to its audience, the initiative aims to help families better understand how credit works, increase their awareness in managing personal finances, and reduce the risks of overborrowing.

Dublin (Ireland) and Bologna, 8 July 2019

Open Banking: CRIF completes its coverage as an AISP through the registration of CRIF RealTime Ireland, bringing the number to 31 European countries

A further step which enables CRIF to operate in all countries that have implemented PSD2, strengthening its vision of Open Banking as a driver for growth and innovation in its services.

Singapore (Republic of Singapore) and Bologna (Italy), June 6, 2019

CRIF acquires BizInsights, a world-leading business information provider operating in Singapore

The acquisition will strengthen CRIF’s leading position in the field of business and credit information and risk management solutions in the ASEAN region.

Nassau (The Bahamas) and Bologna (Italy), March 22, 2019

The Central Bank of The Bahamas selects CRIF to establish and operate the country’s first credit bureau

CRIF has been selected as the preferred credit bureau operator from the qualified firms that took part in the international tender process, launched in April 2018.