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Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) (NYSE: FICO) generates a steady stream of news related to analytics software, credit scoring, fraud management, and decisioning technology. As the company behind the FICO Score and a range of analytics and optimization products, FICO regularly issues updates on financial results, product enhancements, strategic partnerships, and industry insights.
News about FICO often includes quarterly and annual earnings announcements, where the company reports performance across its Scores and Software segments and discusses trends in recurring revenue, cash flow, and segment metrics. These releases provide context on how its scoring and software businesses are evolving over time.
Product and technology updates are another key theme. Recent communications have highlighted advances in FICO Xpress Optimization, such as GPU-accelerated algorithms using NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries to speed up very large optimization problems. FICO also publishes information on enhancements to fraud detection tools like FICO Falcon Fraud Manager and on decisioning capabilities within its platform.
FICO’s news flow also covers partnerships and ecosystem developments. Examples include collaborations with Plaid on the next-generation cash flow UltraFICO Score, alliances with firms such as GFT Technologies on smart finance and risk management, and agreements with mortgage industry participants like Xactus, Cotality, and Ascend Companies under the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program. These stories illustrate how FICO’s technology is integrated into broader financial and risk-management infrastructures.
In addition, FICO releases market commentary and benchmark data, such as its UK Credit Card Market Reports, which analyze trends in spending, balances, and missed payments using data derived from FICO solutions. Investors, analysts, and industry professionals can use this news page to follow developments in FICO’s business, technology roadmap, and role in global credit and risk analytics.
FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced a new stock repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to $250 million of its common stock. This decision follows the completion of the previous repurchase program from July 2019 to July 2020. The open-ended program permits share repurchases in the open market and negotiated transactions, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. FICO continues to leverage predictive analytics to drive profitability and operational decisions across various industries.
On July 28, 2020, FICO announced that Doug Clare, VP of fraud, compliance, and security solutions, will present at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Virtual Cyber Series. The series aims to address the increase in cyber threats amid the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on securing remote workforces and digital environments. Clare will discuss assessing cyber risks in vulnerable supply chains and share best practices for third-party risk management. The first session is in Chicago on July 28 at 10:00 a.m. CST, followed by Minnesota on August 6 at 1:00 p.m. CST.
The International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA) has successfully implemented the FICO® Siron® solution to enhance its capabilities in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The integrated system, initiated in 2019 and executed by RDTEX, comprises three automated modules: customer behavior monitoring, risk screening, and real-time transaction screening. This initiative aims to minimize compliance risks and meet regulatory standards. IBA's managing director emphasized the importance of this solution in maintaining the bank's leadership and compliance in Azerbaijan's banking sector.
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FICO and Corinium have published a report indicating a significant rise in demand for AI, data, and digital tools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 C-level executives were surveyed, revealing that 57% believe the pandemic has heightened the necessity for AI initiatives. Notably, 63% of organizations are scaling their AI capacity, yet ethical considerations remain a major barrier for 93% of respondents. Challenges also include building appropriate teams, integrating new technologies, and managing regulatory risks. The report highlights AI's potential to enhance competitive advantages as businesses adapt to the post-COVID landscape.
On July 9, 2020, FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced a free financial education event for Raleigh and Durham residents on July 16, 2020. The event, part of the "Score A Better Future" program, aims to enhance consumer understanding of financial health and FICO Scores, which impact 90% of lending decisions. Senator Thom Tillis will discuss the significance of financial literacy during the event. Partnering with Operation HOPE, FICO will offer one-on-one credit coaching sessions. Registration details are available online.
FICO has been awarded 13 new patents focused on fraud detection, AI, and decision management, bringing its total to 198 patents and 103 pending applications. Key innovations include technology enhancing the FICO® Falcon® Platform for fraud management and advancements in real-time analytics. These patents aim to improve fraud detection accuracy and reduce false positives, impacting various industries such as banking and telecommunications positively.
Grupo Fleury, a leading diagnostic medical company in Brazil, has optimized its demand planning tool, the Fleury Forecaster, using FICO's Xpress Platform. This enhancement has reduced the sales forecasting time from a month to just 30 minutes, leading to significant efficiency improvements and cost savings. The collaboration has resulted in a solution that integrates AI and business insights, boosting forecast accuracy and enabling better resource allocation. For its innovation, Grupo Fleury received the 2019 FICO® Decisions Award for AI and Machine Learning.