PODCAST: Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index reflects sluggish sales in Q3
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 11:36 AM
Timmerman’s distinguished career at Ally now includes Auto Finance Executive of the Year Award
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, 09:59 AM
Auto finance startup taps former ACV exec to be CTO
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 10:44 AM
NXCR adds 7 seasoned executives to management team ahead of product launch and acceleration phase
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021, 09:06 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After landing some credit resources just before the end of the year via Westlake Financial, NextCar Holding Co. (NXCR) reinforced its portfolio of human capital on Tuesday. The fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform for dealers, automakers and third-party listing ... [Read More]
4 steps to satisfying dealers’ commercial finance needs
Monday, Mar. 1, 2021, 04:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Much effort is put into the analysis of finance-company performance when handling business from the consumer side. J.D. Power decided to examine how finance companies are faring with another vital customer segment — dealerships. The firm on Thursday revealed its first ... [Read More]
CDK Global completes $1.45B sale of international business
Monday, Mar. 1, 2021, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, CDK Global announced it has completed the previously announced $1.45 billion sale of the CDK International business to Francisco Partners (FP), a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. “We are very pleased that ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Advanced data insights provide more targeted marketing & fraud protection
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:21 PM
Lena Bourgeois, Equifax
As automotive shoppers move more of their buying process online, it is important to understand their identity throughout the entire car-buying journey to provide a more personalized shopping experience that provides more confidence to dealers and lenders about who their ... [Read More]
4 benefits of LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Accuity merging operations
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Accuity already was part of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions group of companies, but executives recently announced they are merging operations in an effort to focus their resources in the global financial crime compliance sector with complementary solutions. Already operating in ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Another look at how the pandemic boosted digital retailing
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Pete MacInnis came back for another podcast episode to recap not only what dealerships have learned about digital retailing from pandemic, but also how eLEND Solutions found ways to generate year-over-year gains while COVID-19 impacted the automotive industry. To listen ... [Read More]
Bain and S&P reports highlight growing fintech usage & investment
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:58 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Separate reports from Bain & Co. and S&P Global Market Intelligence detailed how much the COVID-19 pandemic propelled the adoption of digital tools in banking and financing, cultivating a fertile field for more advancements and investments this year and beyond. Beginning ... [Read More]
DigniFi names new chief technology officer
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DigniFi — a platform company that connects consumers with finance companies for vehicle repairs, tires, accessories and other auto-related needs — recently named its new chief technology officer Reporting to chief executive officer Richard Counihan from Seattle will be Kevin ... [Read More]
TD Bank Group now part of Open Invention Network
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:54 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TD Bank Group (TD) recently made a significant commitment to safeguarding open-source software (OSS). According to a news release, TD became one of the first major banks to join Open Invention Network (OIN), collaborating with more than 3,300 other members ... [Read More]
Lightico unveils new solution for consent of terms and conditions
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, 04:50 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lightico is continuing its efforts to use technology as the conduit for making financing easier for consumers to secure and use. The previous Emerging 8 honoree announced the launch of its instant consent on terms and conditions solution, which is ... [Read More]