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The latest FICO report on UK card trends highlights a significant tightening of consumer spending amid rising living costs. In October 2022, average credit card spend decreased to £740, a 5% drop from September. Active credit card balances also fell by 1.5% to £1,570. Payments made towards balances declined by 0.8%, and there was a year-on-year increase in missed payments across all cycles, particularly a 6.8% rise in accounts with two missed payments. Conversely, consumers reduced cash withdrawals by 5.5%, indicating increased financial cautiousness.

FICO has released its Consumer Fraud Survey 2022, revealing that 69% of Canadian consumers prioritize effective fraud protection when selecting financial institutions. The survey involved 1,000 Canadians and highlighted key preferences for security measures, such as biometrics, with 63% favoring fingerprint access. Despite recognizing the importance of identity checks, 19% have abandoned account openings due to lengthy verification processes.

FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced that CEO Will Lansing will present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on December 7 at 3:05 PM PST in San Francisco, CA. The presentation will be streamed live on FICO's website and available until June 5, 2023. Founded in 1956, FICO specializes in predictive analytics and decision management, holding over 200 patents. Its solutions optimize decisions in various sectors, protecting 2.6 billion payment cards from fraud and enhancing credit access across 120 countries.

FICO (NYSE:FICO) has finalized an agreement to transition its Siron compliance business to IMTF, a leader in regulatory technology, which has partnered with FICO for over 20 years. IMTF will assume responsibility for the Siron anti-financial crime suite, including AML, KYC, and compliance tools, with plans to enhance the product offerings. As part of the deal, IMTF will acquire Fair Isaac Germany GmbH and take over all existing Siron customer relationships. This collaboration is expected to drive innovation and efficiency in compliance solutions for financial institutions globally.

Pyramid Analytics has appointed Hayley Munro as the new Vice President of Global Customer Success. This role aims to centralize customer support under her leadership to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Munro has previously held senior positions at FICO and Medallia, bringing valuable experience in analytics and customer relations. Her focus will be on optimizing the deployment of the Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform, which integrates Data Prep, Business Analytics, and Data Science using AI.