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TransUnion provides consulting services to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

 

Johannesburg, 31 Mar 2010

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, the financial services subsidiary of vehicle leader Mercedes-Benz South Africa, has partnered with TransUnion to re-develop a retail scorecard, a risk management system that streamlines the consumer finance application process.

The re-development of the retail scorecard will benefit from credit data and new methodologies to enhance the performance of the assessment process.

The solution leverages a two-pronged approach, evaluating the risk of the transaction and the risk of an individual separately. The results are then integrated and an optimal balance is achieved through the retail scorecard`s consumer risk management system. The solution has translated the application process for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and its customers into a valuable, fast and reliable system.

"In consultation with TransUnion, we have improved on our retail scorecard application process to improve the customer application experience. The solution caters for NCA compliance and provides consistent and objective decision-making, automating our consumer application and decision-making process," said Gary Benecke, Board Member: Credit Operations of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.

Thamir Hassan, CEO of TransUnion Analytic and Decision Services (ADS) in South Africa, added: "As part of its efforts to increase sales and minimise bad debt, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services engaged with TransUnion to re-develop their retail scorecard based on the combination of demographic and credit bureau-based application scorecards. The solution takes into account all the variables and produces a risk adverse, actionable decision for the company. It is a privilege to once again deliver a best-in-class solution in partnership with Mercedes- Benz Financial Services."

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Daimler Financial Services AG, has been providing automotive financial services in South Africa since 1 April 1997. The company offers a full range of finance and insurance services that support Mercedes-Benz South Africa, its dealer network and, most importantly, its customers. Since its launch, the company has shown that owners of quality vehicles expect and appreciate dynamic service and a focused array of products that can be individually tailored to provide the consumer with superior benefits.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Pty) Ltd has set the benchmark in captive finance and insurance. The company leads in innovation and delivery of the brand`s customer experience through amazing people and amazing service.

TransUnion

As a global leader in credit and information management, TransUnion creates advantages for millions of people and businesses around the world by gathering, analysing and delivering information. For businesses, TransUnion helps improve efficiency, manage risk, reduce costs and increase revenue by delivering comprehensive data and advanced analytics and decision-making. For consumers, TransUnion provides the tools, resources and education to help manage their credit health and achieve their financial goals.

Through these and other efforts, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies worldwide. Based in Johannesburg and Pretoria, with global headquarters located in Chicago in the US, TransUnion is Africa`s oldest and leading provider of data-based business intelligence solutions. Visit http://www.transunion.co.za, or http://www.mytransunion.co.za for more information. Contact Elbie Taljaard, tel: +27 11 214 6203 or e-mail:etaljaard@transunion.co.za