Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Inc. (NYSE: EFX) is a global data, analytics and technology company that provides information solutions to businesses, government agencies and consumers. Its services help organizations assess credit risk, prevent fraud, verify identities, market products and make informed decisions about lending, employment and other transactions.
The company’s offerings include consumer and commercial credit reports, credit scores, fraud-prevention and identity-management tools, income and employment verification services, mortgage and housing data, and workforce-management solutions. Equifax also provides analytics and decision-support technology designed to help financial institutions, employers, insurers, telecommunications companies and other organizations manage risk and improve customer interactions.
Equifax traces its origins to 1899, when it was established as the Retail Credit Company, and adopted the Equifax name in 1979. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company serves customers and consumers across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Mark W. Begor has served as Equifax’s chief executive officer since 2018.
