Organizing Parties
ACCIS (Association of Consumer Credit Information Suppliers)
Established in Dublin in 1990, it comprises 35 consumer credit reference agencies in 25 European countries as well as 4 associate members from all other continents.
The key functions of ACCIS are to represent, promote, protect and preserve the common interests of its members; to include in particular the representation and advocacy of member interests vis-a-vis government agencies, the public and all other third parties; to inform members about matters of concern to them, including information about practices of other members and to coordinate the mutual interests of the members.
ACCIS works in cooperation with the other European trade organizations such as EUROFINAS or with sister organizations like CDIA or the Global Consumer Credit Reporting Network. The ACCIS Executive Committee is answerable to the general membership, by whom it is directly elected, and is responsible for the direction and administration of the Association.
ACCIS Executive Committee:
President: Neil Munroe, Equifax – United Kingdom
First Vice-President: Enrico Lodi, CRIF – Italy
Second Vice-President: Ake Dahlqvist, UC AB – Sweden
Member: Krzysztof Markowski, BIK – Poland
Member: Gillian Key-Vice, Experian - United Kingdom
Member: Dieter Steinbauer, SCHUFA - Germany
Secretary General: Didier Muraille, National Bank – Belgium
CDIA (Consumer Data Industry Association)
Founded in 1906, the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) represents almost 250 consumer data companies that provide fraud prevention and risk management products, credit and mortgage reports, tenant and employment screening services, check fraud and verification services, and collection services to customers. CDIAs members help businesses of all sizes in making decisions that provide consumers with the products and services they want and need.
SCHUFA Holding AG
SCHUFA was founded in 1927 and is the leading information and service partner for the credit-granting industry in Germany. By providing credit relevant information, the company helps its customers, including banks, savings banks and retailers make decisions on the granting of credit. In 2008, SCHUFA achieved sales of approximately € 94.7 million and had 804 employees. The group of SCHUFA Holding AG shareholders is made up of strong and dynamic partners from banks, savings and loan associations as well as retailers.
