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Credit in Focus

Hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions · business · EN-US

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Credit in Focus unpacks the global complexities of credit risk across the customer lifecycle, from marketing and origination to account management, collections and recovery. Industry experts across the globe join the conversation to discuss actionable insights and emerging trends in credit risk management. Credit in Focus is brought to you by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which helps organizations improve outcomes across the customer lifecycle by expanding existing assessment strategies with alternative data insights to gain a better understanding of consumer and small business credit risk.

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What is Credit in Focus about?

Credit in Focus unpacks the global complexities of credit risk across the customer lifecycle, from marketing and origination to account management, collections and recovery. Industry experts across the globe join the conversation to discuss actionable insights and emerging trends in credit risk management.

Who hosts Credit in Focus?

Credit in Focus is hosted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has Credit in Focus covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Expanding Credit Access Without Increasing Risk in the UK" (14 October 2026, 9 minutes), "SMB Lending and What Lenders Should Prioritize" (23 September 2026, 13 minutes), and "Expanding Access: How Alternative Data Helps Evaluate Thin Files and Drive Financial Inclusion" (19 June 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does Credit in Focus publish?

Credit in Focus publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Credit in Focus?

Booking probability for Credit in Focus is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Credit in Focus requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Credit in Focus's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Credit in Focus?

The strongest fits for Credit in Focus are Payments & Loan Brokers. Credit in Focus has a business audience.

About the host

LexisNexis Risk Solutions hosts Credit in Focus, a business podcast with 23 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2

    Expanding Credit Access Without Increasing Risk in the UK

    Oct 14, 20269 minS4

    UK lenders face a difficult balance: expanding access to affordable credit while maintaining strong risk controls. In this mini-episode of Credit in Focus , Neil Allen and Chris Coxhill unpack findings from a study of...

  • Episode #1

    SMB Lending and What Lenders Should Prioritize

    Sep 23, 202613 minS4

    SMB lending demand is rising, but so are delinquency rates. In this episode of Credit in Focus , Amy Crawford and Jim Kraus explore new research revealing how lenders are navigating growth, managing risk, and leveraging...

  • Episode #6

    Expanding Access: How Alternative Data Helps Evaluate Thin Files and Drive Financial Inclusion

    Jun 19, 202628 minS3

    In this episode of Credit in Focus , we explore how alternative data is helping lenders expand access to credit for thin‑file and credit‑invisible consumers, without increasing risk. Drawing on research from over four...

  • Episode #5

    Delinquency Behavior: What Today’s Signals Reveal About Risk, Reachability and Recovery

    May 11, 202631 minS3

    Delinquency is rising and confidence in traditional credit data is waning. In this episode, Carrie Coker , Senior Director of Market Planning for Servicing and Recovery, Denise Cross , Director of Consultative Solutions...

  • Episode #4

    How U.S. Lenders Are Adapting to 2026’s New Risk Reality

    Mar 30, 202629 minS3

    As the economic landscape shifts heading deeper into 2026, lenders are navigating a more complex and uneven risk environment defined by widening financial divides, rising delinquencies, regulatory uncertainty and...

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  • Episode #3

    Global Perspectives on Alternative Credit Data

    Mar 16, 202633 minS3

    In this episode, Kevin King , Vice President of U.S. Credit Markets and Neil Allen , Head of Credit Risk Strategy for UKI explore how alternative credit data is reshaping lending decisions around the world. Moderated by...

  • Episode #2

    Who Pays the Price? Collections, Credit Risk and the SMB Economy in 2026

    Feb 25, 202618 minS3

    As the economy moves deeper into 2026, credit and collections decisions are carrying greater consequences, especially for small businesses. In this episode of Credit in Focus , Carrie Coker and Amy Crawford unpack...

  • Episode #1

    Defining Alternative Data: Building a Common Language for Credit Risk Management

    Feb 4, 202644 minS3

    In this episode, we explore what “alternative data” means and why defining it matters for credit risk management around the world. Moderated by Stewart Watterson of Datos Insights, LexisNexis Risk Solutions experts...

  • Episode #6

    Student Loans are Back. Is your Credit Strategy Ready?

    Nov 12, 202542 minS2

    As student loan repayments resume after a four-year pause, millions of Americans are feeling the financial strain and so are businesses. In this episode of Credit in Focus , host Carrie Coker , Senior Director of Market...

  • Episode #5

    Unlocking Opportunity: Financial Inclusion for the New to Credit

    Oct 22, 202539 minS2

    In this episode, Zach Tondre (US) and Neil Allen (UK) dive into the global challenge of financial inclusion, especially for consumers who are new to credit. From unbanked populations to young adults aging into credit...

  • Episode #4

    Untangling Early-Stage Defaults and First-Party Fraud

    Oct 8, 202543 minS2

    In this episode, Kevin King , VP of US Credit Risk & Marketing Strategy, and Kim White , Senior Director of North America Fraud & Identity, dive deeper into the complex world of first-party fraud, building on insights...

  • Episode #3

    How Financial Institutions Are Winning with Innovative Data-Driven Marketing

    Sep 24, 202536 minS2

    Jim Kraus , Vice President & Principal at KS&R moderates a conversation with Hemant Deulkar , Senior Director of Market Planning and John McWilliams , Director of Consultative Solutions at LexisNexis Risk Solutions...

  • Episode #2

    Tariffs, Tension and Turning Points: The Credit Health of US Businesses

    Sep 10, 202541 minS2

    In this episode, Amy Crawford , Senior Director of Market Planning, and Kristin Carlson-Vinjamuri , Senior Data Scientist at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, dive into exclusive data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions revealing...

  • Episode #1

    Debt, Default and the Future - Bankruptcy Trends & Collections

    Aug 27, 202517 minS2

    In our season 2 premier mini-sode, Carrie Coker-Aivaliotis, Senior Director of Servicing and Recovery, Denise Cross, Director Consultative Services for LexisNexis Risk Solutions , and Missy Meggison, General Counsel and...

  • Episode #8

    Insights into Credit and the Automotive Industry

    May 7, 202542 minS1

    In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Schrimpf , Director of Market Planning, and Craig Stokum , Senior Director of Sales, as they unpack the evolving dynamics of credit risk in the automotive industry. From the...

  • Episode #7

    Navigating Credit Risk in Emerging Markets

    Apr 23, 202542 minS1

    Wesley Smith , Senior Director of Strategy for International Credit Risk, Mauro Villarreal , Director of Market Planning for Global Digital Credit Decisioning and John McWilliams , Director of Consultative Solutions...

  • Episode #6

    Commercial Credit Strategies and Insights

    Apr 9, 202534 minS1

    Join Brian Christein , Senior Vertical Solutions Consultant and Kristin Carlson , Senior Data Scientist at LexisNexis Risk Solutions as they discuss industry best practices for commercial underwriting strategies and...

  • Episode #5

    Collections in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities

    Mar 24, 202537 minS1

    Michael Bernard , Senior Analyst for Retail Banking at Celent moderates a conversation with Carrie Coker-Aivaliotis , Senior Director of Market Planning for Servicing and Recovery, Denise Cross , Director of Servicing...

  • Episode #4

    Detecting and Preventing First-Party Fraud

    Mar 12, 202547 minS1

    What is one of the most vexing challenges in credit risk management? First-party fraud. Kevin King , Vice President of U.S. Credit Risk, Zach Tondre , Director of Credit Risk Decisioning and Wesley Smith , Senior...

  • Episode #3

    It Starts and Ends With Data

    Feb 26, 202526 minS1

    Gain a better understanding of the role alternative data plays in personalized marketing strategies. Hemant Deulkar , Senior Director of Data Driven Marketing sits down for a conversation with John McWilliams , Director...

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