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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Beyond price: How to optimise credit data contracts

When it comes to credit data contracts, negotiating price is just one element. Aspects like contract flexibility, technological adaptability, and capped RPI strategies can dramatically influence your competitive edge and operational efficiencies. Unfortunately, there’s a catch. Understanding the options available to you remains opaque. The good new...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Key lessons from 30 plus years in credit data

The credit data landscape has undergone huge shifts over the past few decades. As longtime veterans who have navigated this complex, ever-evolving industry for over 30 years, we have witnessed these changes firsthand. Data has become increasingly commoditised, as new technologies disrupted the status quo. And regulators have stepped in to address e...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Trends in credit data: What to watch in 2024

The world of credit data is changing rapidly. In 2024, the rules of the game are evolving. Understanding these changes is crucial for optimising risk assessment, compliance, and customer management. Ready to deep-dive into what 2024 has in store for credit data? If so, this is your go-to resource for staying ahead in a rapidly transforming sector. ...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Transparency in credit data: What does it really mean?

From determining eligibility for a new loan to assessing financial vulnerability, credit data plays a pivotal role in financial decisions. Yet, how often do we pause and ask: How transparent is this data? When we discuss 'transparency' in the context of credit data, it's not just about clear reports or scores. It delves deeper, probing the integrit...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Benchmarking Blind Spots: The Silent Expenses in Credit Data

The challenges of financial operations require you to consistently evolve, shift, and innovate to remain relevant. For many, this means delving into credit data benchmarking. But what happens when credit providers bypass this vital process, assuming it's secondary or even unnecessary? The expenses, both visible and hidden, can be huge. From payin...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Tackling the data deficit in BNPL

A lack of transparency in lending is an old problem made new again with BNPL. According to concerning reports, the UK government plans to delay regulation of the BNPL industry. But behind its ease of use, BNPL could create gaps in data without oversight and transparency. Without the right regulation, financial services could operate in an environ...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

4 practical tips for overcoming data distress

Stressed out and overwhelmed - that seems to be the sentiment among data leaders in financial services. A recent survey by data management firm Solidatus revealed alarming levels of work-related stress and anxiety. The findings are concerning: 71% of financial services senior data leaders say they are on the verge of quitting their jobs due to hig...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Strategic data procurement: Drive efficiency in Financial Services

In financial services, data is the lifeblood that powers every decision. However the current landscape is riddled with challenges, most prominent among them being the lack of transparency in data pricing. Opaque pricing models and disparate costs can throw a spanner in the most well-oiled procurement teams. But the significance of efficiency in thi...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Emerging trends in financial services procurement

With rising costs and growing data needs, financial services procurement teams are under intense pressure to optimise spend and make strategic decisions. This calls for a new approach - one grounded in data. Data benchmarking provides the visibility procurement teams need to drive real change. By comparing your data pricing, quality, and accuracy a...

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Nick Green

Nick Green Director at Purple Patch Broking Ltd

Is your current data bureau meeting your needs?

The right data bureau will offer their services in the most transparent and flexible way, as well as be a valuable asset to your credit risk team. But how do you know if your current bureau is the ‘right fit’? If you’ve decided to review existing suppliers, you probably have no idea where to begin your research. On the other hand, you might be war...

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