Post on 17-Feb-2017
• Challenges of compiling a global company database
• Variations in availability of data
• My experiences of what clients want for an efficient credit
risk process
Challenges of global company data
• Standardisation
• Language and
formats
• Linking sources
120 sources
What affects filing requirements?
EconomicsFiscal policies, accounting rules, taxation
Cultural differenceEnthusiasm to reporting vary - positive/fiscalThe importance of deadlines or regulation is varied
Company’s legal formSole trader, partnership, limited liability, listed etc.
Company size Small and medium size companies may be required to file less information
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20150
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20150
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>18.5 million companies* >12.5 million companies*
>1.2 million companies* >2.6 million companies*
*Source: Orbis global coverage August 2015
Data Availability in Emerging Markets
Company profile
Fortune 500 automotive company
HQ in Michigan, USA.
5,000 customers worldwide
Requirements driven by:
Expansion into emerging markets
Compliance / SOX requirements
need for global visibility across portfolio
Historically, very decentralised approach
Inconsistent data across regions
Fragmented, uncoordinated processes
No automated credit risk analysis/monitoring
Background
My experience – case study
Online, automated analysis & alerts3
Consolidated, globally consistent solution1
Hosts company scorecard – links to ERP4
Access detailed company risk reports2
Solution