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Absa Bank has successfully transformed its collections operations in collaboration with FICO, resulting in self-paying customers increasing from 23% to 43% within three months. This transformation led to a notable reduction in impairment charges and yielded a three-month ROI of 29:1. The implementation of FICO® Customer Communication Services enabled Absa to assist distressed customers effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that more customers could remain in their homes. Absa was honored with the 2021 FICO® Decisions Award for its achievements in debt collection.
FICO has enhanced its FICO® Xpress Insight platform by adding native Python support, allowing Python's 8.2 million users to develop sophisticated analytic models effectively. This upgrade enables business professionals to easily build applications that operationalize advanced analytics, bridging the gap between data scientists and business users. The integration aims to improve project deployment times significantly and enhance decision-making processes across industries. The platform emphasizes interoperability, helping enterprises leverage data insights to better serve customer needs.
FICO and Quod announced a new credit risk assessment solution for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in Brazil called Quod Score PJ PME by FICO. This score evaluates SMEs' credit profiles using innovative data sources, including the Positive Credit Registry, while ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The score aims to facilitate faster and more accurate credit decisions, supporting the growth of SMEs, which are vital for job creation. The launch reflects FICO's global expansion efforts in 30+ countries, enhancing credit access for SMEs in key regions.
FICO announced that SWBC has implemented its Customer Communication Services for Collections (CCS) to enhance digital communications for debt resolution. This partnership enables SWBC to offer a dynamic omnichannel platform that improves borrower engagement and experience. Key benefits include customized communication channels and self-service options for borrowers, allowing them to manage their accounts proactively. FICO's CCS provides smart, personalized, and scalable communication solutions that foster better customer relationships while driving debt resolution.
FICO has partnered with Ligalytics, a sports scheduling company, to utilize FICO® Xpress Solver for optimizing sports league schedules. This technology aids several top European sports leagues and recently expanded to the U.S., working with The Basketball League. FICO offers a comprehensive suite of analytics software, enhancing decision-making across industries. Ligalytics aims to improve scheduling fairness and viewer engagement through advanced algorithms, significantly reducing runtime challenges. FICO's cloud-based platform supports various industries, leveraging over 195 patents for operational excellence.
FICO (NYSE: FICO) will host a free online financial education event for Memphis consumers on February 24, 2021, as part of its Score A Better Future program. This initiative aims to enhance consumers' understanding of their credit and financial health, showcasing the importance of the FICO Score, used by 90% of top lenders. Participants will gain insight from credit experts and have access to free one-on-one coaching. FICO emphasizes that financial education is crucial for achieving financial goals.
Eurobank, a leading Greek bank, has expanded its use of FICO compliance solutions to align with new European regulations. The integration enables real-time AML (anti-money laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) checks to enhance operational efficiency. Eurobank received the 2021 FICO Decisions Award for Regulatory Compliance, highlighting its commitment to compliance amidst new directives AML4D and 5D. The bank's updated processes include centralizing alerts, improving KYC screening, and managing transaction monitoring to reduce false positives. Further enhancements are planned for 2021.
FICO (NYSE:FICO) reported strong first quarter fiscal 2021 results, with a net income of $86.5 million ($2.90 per share), up from $54.9 million ($1.82 per share) in the same period last year. Total revenue increased to $312.4 million, driven by a significant 26% growth in Scores revenues, while Applications revenues saw an 11% decline. Non-GAAP net income was $81.6 million ($2.74 per share). The company experienced $77.9 million in net cash from operating activities and $74.9 million in free cash flow, signaling a solid start to the fiscal year.
