Equifax Ranked Among Top 20 on 2012 FinTech 100 Ranking

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo -- For the eighth consecutive year, Equifax has been recognized on the FinTech 100 list by Bank Technology News and Financial Insights.

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Out of 100 companies highlighted on the 2012 listing, Equifax ranked 20th among technology companies that derive more than one-third of their revenue from the financial services industry.

"Today's challenging economic environment requires strong innovation and high-impact solutions to efficiently meet industry changes, drive sustainable growth and meet long-term goals," said Rajib Roy, president, Equifax Technology and Analytical Services. "This honor proves our efforts to provide the marketplace with unique solutions that empower businesses to make confident decisions across the customer lifecycle is truly beneficial for enterprises to be successful in the current environment."

The FinTech 100 ranking is compiled by Bank Technology News, one of SourceMedia's premier banking and financial services publications, and Financial Insights, a leading independent research and advisory firm. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Financial Insights and Source Media have joined forces for this ranking, which is highlighted as a Special Report in this month's issue of American Banker and in Bank Technology News. Equifax and other award honorees highlighted on this roster were recognized at an industry event held during the 2012 BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo.

Equifax is showcasing its new Insight Retail Bank Score and Suspicious ID technology solutions in booth #1120 at the BAI Conference this week in Washington, DC.

About Equifax, Inc.

Equifax is a global leader in consumer and commercial information solutions, providing businesses of all sizes and consumers with information they can trust. We organize and assimilate data on more than 500 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide, and use advanced analytics and proprietary technology to create and deliver customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 18 countries and is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. For more information, please visit www.equifax.com.

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