2019

CRIF Completes Its Coverage As An AISP Through The Registration Of CRIF Realtime Ireland (1)

CRIF completes its coverage as an AISP through the registration of CRIF RealTime Ireland

The authorization issued to CRIF RealTime Ireland extends CRIF’s area of operation as an AISP to all the 31 countries where the revised Payment Services Directive is applicable.

CRIF ACQUIRES BIZINSIGHTS, A WORLD LEADING BUSINESS INFORMATION PROVIDER OPERATING IN SINGAPORE

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

The new company, CRIF BizInsights, will be able to provide Singaporean and global companies and professionals with business information and detailed analyses, empowering their credit risk management, allowing them to easily monitor competitors and suppliers, boosting their customer targeting activities, and meeting due diligence and compliance requirements.

CRIF BECOMES THE FIRST OPEN BANKING AISP TO BE REGISTERED IN MORE THAN 20 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

CRIF becomes the first Open Banking AISP to be registered in more than 20 European countries

Thanks to the acquisition of Credit Data Research Realtime Holdings Ltd. through its fully owned company CRIF Buergel, CRIF can now offer Open Banking services to enable the exchange of retail credit payment data between consumers/companies and organizations, and improve transparency in dealing with business partners and customers.

CRIF ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN INVENTIA THE DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION SOFTWARE COMPANY

CRIF acquires majority stake in Inventia - the digital identification software company

Using Inventia's technology, CRIF has strengthened its ‘Omnichannel Smart Onboarding’ platform for credit processes, enriching it with components that increase the user experience in the 'Phygital' interaction with the end customer.

2018

CRIF ACQUIRES DUN & BRADSTREET PHILIPPINES

CRIF acquires Dun & Bradstreet Philippines

CRIF strengthens its leading position in the field of business and credit information and risk management solutions in the ASEAN region.

CRIF ACQUIRES DUN & BRADSTREET VIETNAM AND ITS FRANCHISE OPERATIONS IN BRUNEI, LAOS, MYANMAR AND CAMBODIA

CRIF acquires Dun & Bradstreet Vietnam and its franchise operations in Brunei, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia

CRIF integrates its decision support systems with Dun & Bradstreet data and risk management solutions to support southeast companies developing their business.

CRIF ACQUIRES VISION NET IN IRELAND

CRIF acquires Vision-Net in Ireland

CRIF aims to further consolidate its footprint in the region, delivering value-added services and innovative solutions to the market, supporting customers in meeting their goals with a wider range of innovative products and services, ranging from risk management to business development and compliance.

2017

NEW START UP IN MALAYSIA

New start-up in Malaysia

CRIF opens a start-up company in Malaysia, offering consultancy services, software and innovative solutions for credit management.

NEW START UP IN SINGAPORE

New start-up in Singapore

CRIF opens a start-up company in Singapore, offering consultancy services, software and innovative solutions for credit management.

ACQUISITION OF PT VISI IN INDONESIA

Acquisition of PT VISI in Indonesia

CRIF continues its expansion in the Far East thanks to the acquisition of 100% of PT VISI in Indonesia, a company specializing in business information services.

CRIF ACQUIRES 100% OF THE SHARES IN CRIF NM IN JAMAICA

CRIF acquires 100% of the shares in CRIF NM in Jamaica

CRIF reinforces its positioning in the country to offer integrated and advanced solutions to Jamaican credit institutions and consumers.

2016

CRIF CONSOLIDATES ITS PRESENCE IN ASIA BY ACQUIRING CCIS

CRIF consolidates its presence in Asia by acquiring CCIS

CCIS is a credit information agency based in Taiwan.

CRIF ACQUIRES THE DELTAVISTA OPERATIONS IN GERMANY AND POLAND

CRIF acquires the Deltavista operations in Germany and Poland

Microfinance Technologies Center is a leader in the credit information sector and supplier of risk management solutions.

2015

IN GERMANY, CRIF ACQUIRES BÜRGEL

In Germany, CRIF acquires Bürgel

In Germany, CRIF acquires Bürgel, the joint venture between Euler Hermes (Allianz Group), global leader in trade credit insurance, and EOS (Otto Group), international financial services provider.

CRIF BECOMES NEW NOMISMA SHAREHOLDER

CRIF becomes new Nomisma shareholder

CRIF acquires 30% of Nomisma, the Bologna-based company specialized in economic and industrial research.

2014

CRIF ACQUIRES DUN & BRADSTREET UAE IN DUBAI

CRIF acquires Dun & Bradstreet UAE in Dubai

The company provides data and business information in the United Arab Emirates.

Mumbai India

In India, CRIF is the majority shareholder in High Mark

High Mark Credit Information Services is one of the main credit information companies in India, managing credit information from banks and financial institutions operating in consumer credit, microcredit, and credit to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

SWITZERLAND CRIF ACQUIRES OFWI – TELEDATA

Switzerland: CRIF acquires OFWI – Teledata

CRIF acquires OFWI - Teledata, part of Axon Active Holding AG to strengthen its presence in the lending support solution market in Switzerland.

Istanbul

CRIF further expands in Turkey with Recom

CRIF continues to grow in Turkey through the acquisition of the majority share in Recom, a leading company in the debt collection sector.

2013

NEW OFFICES IN HONG KONG AND THE PHILIPPINES

New offices in Hong Kong and the Philippines

CRIF strengthens its presence in South-East Asia.

2012

TURKEY CRIF ACQUIRES A CORPORATE GROUP

Turkey: CRIF acquires a corporate group

Based in Istanbul, Dun & Bradstreet Turkey, Finar and Kompass Turkey is established.

Dushanbe Taijikistan

Development of the credit bureau in Tajikistan

CRIF wins the international tender issued by the Credit Information Bureau of Tajikistan (CIBT) for the development and management of the first credit bureau in Tajikistan.

CRIF OPENS AN OFFICE IN INDONESIA

CRIF opens an office in Indonesia

CRIF opens a representative office in Jakarta, Indonesia, to strengthen and consolidate its presence in South-East Asia.

2011

CRIF ACQUIRES DELTAVISTA OPERATIONS IN SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA

CRIF acquires Deltavista operations in Switzerland and Austria

Deltavista is one of the main credit bureaus and risk management solution providers in German-speaking European countries.

CRIF EXPANDS IN CHINA

CRIF expands in China

The new CRIF Beijing company is established to provide credit risk management solutions to retail banks and to auto finance companies in the country.

CRIF ACQUIRES CYPRESS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES

CRIF acquires Cypress Software Systems in the United States

Cypress offers a range of software and services to support financial institutions in the automation of loan application assessment and management, and decision making processes.

2010

USA CRIF ACQUIRES APPRO SYSTEMS FROM EQUIFAX

USA: CRIF acquires APPRO Systems from Equifax

APPRO Systems is a leader in loan origination and account opening solutions for US financial institutions.

PARTNERSHIPS IN INDIA AND VIETNAM

Partnerships in India and Vietnam

Also in 2010, in India CRIF enters into a partnership agreement with High Mark Credit, while in Vietnam, CRIF is chosen by PCB as its partner for the development of the country's main credit reporting system. CRIF is also the major shareholder in PCB as part of the strategic partnership established in Vietnam.