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FICO is hosting the 4th EURO Practitioners' Forum in Berlin from April 20-21, focusing on how algorithms and optimization models can enhance business resilience amid crises. The event will highlight various industry case studies, including Jeppesen's collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital during the pandemic, showcasing effective duty roster solutions using FICO® Xpress Optimization. FICO's ongoing partnership with Zuse Institute Berlin aims to leverage mathematical methods for optimizing data-driven processes across sectors like energy, health, and mobility. This initiative is part of a larger project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, involving nearly 40 partners. By aligning academic research with practical applications, FICO seeks to address significant global challenges such as climate change and healthcare.

FICO (NYSE:FICO), a leader in predictive analytics and decision management software, will report its second quarter fiscal 2023 results on April 27, 2023, after market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Investors can access this call via the FICO website, and a replay will be available for one year.

FICO has pioneered predictive analytics since its founding in 1956, holding over 200 patents and serving clients in multiple sectors, including financial services and healthcare. The company processes decisions impacting the financial wellbeing of millions globally, notably protecting 2.6 billion payment cards from fraud.

FICO (NYSE:FICO) will host a free financial education event in Houston on April 22, aimed at providing consumers with tools to improve their financial health. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will open the event, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy. The event is part of FICO's 'Score A Better Future' program, which offers education on credit scores, specifically the FICO Score used by 90% of U.S. lenders. Participants will receive a free credit report and access to personalized credit coaching. Local nonprofit organizations are partnering with FICO to enhance the program's impact. Registration is available online for those interested in improving their financial understanding.

FICO announced that Artelys has created the TERRE market platform, enhancing the activation of electricity reserves for nine European Transmission System Operators (TSOs). This groundbreaking platform will improve the balancing of power systems for over 300 million people while ensuring security of supply. Powered by FICO Xpress Optimization, the platform can evaluate up to 500,000 bids in under three minutes. Artelys has won the ESG Champion award in the 2023 FICO Decisions Awards for its innovative approach to energy management. The TERRE platform is vital for the future energy landscape, particularly with rising renewable energy sources, as it enables efficient real-time adjustments in power generation and demand.

FICO (NYSE: FICO) has secured 12 new patents focusing on AI, digital decisioning, and blockchain model governance. With a total of 213 active patents and 80 pending applications, FICO reinforces its leadership in operationalizing AI technologies. The patents feature innovations like fraud detection, data governance, and personalized offers generation. According to Scott Zoldi, FICO's Chief Analytics Officer, these advancements enhance responsible AI capabilities, benefiting businesses worldwide.

Recent data from FICO reveals a nuanced landscape for UK consumers' credit behavior as of January 2023. While retail sales experienced a slight uptick and inflation showed signs of easing, a significant rise of 13.6% in accounts with two missed payments raises concerns for lenders. The average balance of accounts facing two missed payments decreased by 1.9%. Overall, the average credit card balance dropped by 0.6% to £1,650. The month saw a 0.7% decline in accounts missing one payment, suggesting a complex recovery post-holidays amidst ongoing economic challenges.

FICO and Array have entered a multi-year agreement to integrate FICO^® Scores into Array's financial management platform. This partnership aims to enhance consumer access to crucial credit information, aiding financial planning for home mortgages, car loans, and credit cards.

The integration will leverage data from major credit bureaus in the U.S., allowing over 90% of top lenders to offer FICO^® Scores. According to Juniper Research, embedded financial services revenue is projected to surge from nearly $65 billion in 2022 to over $183 billion by 2027, indicating strong market growth potential for this collaboration.

FICO (NYSE: FICO) has partnered with goPeer, a Canadian peer-to-peer lending platform, to provide Canadian consumers free access to their FICO® Scores through the FICO® Score Open Access program. This initiative aims to enhance financial transparency and education among borrowers by helping them understand their credit risk. With 90% of top Canadian lenders using FICO Scores, this collaboration is significant for improving financial literacy and decision-making for Canadian consumers. The program is part of a larger initiative by FICO and goPeer to elevate credit education and empower borrowers.