Driving the Future of Fintech: Equifax Earns Top Industry Accolades

EQUIFAX HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN THE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM, recently securing five awards at three distinct industry programs: US FinTech Awards, PayTech Awards USA and Banking Tech Awards. This sweep of honors celebrates the company’s unique data solutions, strategic product development and the exceptional talent driving its mission -  validating the role Equifax plays as a foundational architect in the fintech space by bridging the gap between vast data resources and the agile, real-time execution required by today’s fintech innovators.

‘“Equifax securing five awards across three major programs is a powerful affirmation of the company's leadership and commitment to innovation within the global fintech ecosystem,” said Jake Osborne, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fintech and Payments at Equifax. “These honors are a direct result of focusing on our customers' needs and meeting them where they do business with solutions that help achieve their desired outcomes. By aligning closely with our partners, we are finding new ways to put our data to work, helping them innovate faster and drive the industry forward.”

US FinTech Awards (Three Wins)

In November, Equifax was recognized at the US FinTech Awards, which celebrates the achievements of the best and brightest in the U.S. fintech ecosystem.

• Data Initiative of the Year: Awarded for Equifax Ignite® and its use of alternative data to significantly drive financial inclusion and enable faster, more accurate risk assessment for fintech partners.

• Director of the Year: Honoring Jake Osborne, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fintech and Payments at Equifax, for outstanding leadership and performance.

• Rising Star of the Year: Recognizing Brandon Obenauf, Head of Payments & Platforms at Equifax, as an exceptional emerging talent.

PayTech Awards USA

Focused specifically on excellence and innovation within the U.S. payments technology sector, Equifax was named Team of the Year in December at the PayTech Awards USA for its successful execution and strategic vision in how money moves.

Banking Tech Awards

Also in December, Equifax showcased its worldwide impact at the Banking Tech Awards, which celebrates the application of information technology across the global financial services and banking industry. They were named Team of the Year in the software and services provider category for their contributions to the betterment of the financial industry.

Learn more about how Equifax enables growth, innovation and smarter decision-making in the fintech industry.