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Virtual Events
Do you have a unique solution to a current business challenge facing the telecommunications industry?
We are currently booking our 2025 virtual events calendar and are accepting webinar proposals.
Don't miss your opportunity to share your expertise and present to an audience of industry professionals.
Unlocking the Power of FICO® Scores: Insights into Credit Risk and Decision Management in Canada's Telecommunications Sector
Join us on May 22nd, 2025 where attendees will learn about FICO and the fundamentals of the FICO® Score, including the five categories of predictive characteristics and the FICO® Score versions in Canada.
Additionally, this session will zoom in on credit risk within the telecommunications population by showcasing the predictive strength of FICO® Score 10, the odds-to-score dynamics on telecommunications tradelines, and share insights into the score distribution of consumers with telco tradelines relative to the total Canadian population.
Finally, FICO experts will demonstrate the connective power achieved when leveraging the FICO® Score and tools within your decision management platform.
About the Speakers
Erik Franco is a Director in Analytics and Scores Development and has been with FICO since 2010. He is an analytic reviewer for FICO® Score model developments in the U.S. and Canada. Erik’s recent accomplishments include playing an integral part in the research, design, development, and delivery of FICO® Score 10 in the United States and Canada, and alternative data products such as the UltraFICO® Score. Erik holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and a B.A. in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Gigi Ligons is a Director and subject matter expert within the Scores Client Services group at FICO®, where she leads the Core Consumer Lending team. In this role, she collaborates with lenders and industry professionals to help them understand, evaluate, and effectively use FICO® Scores. Gigi’s team focuses on building strong partner relationships, delivering scalable programs, and providing training and education to more than 9,000 regional banks, credit unions, community banks, and a variety of lenders in the US and Canada core consumer lending market.
Erik Franco
Director - Analytics and Scores Development
Gigi Ligons
Director & Subject Matter Expert - Scores Client Services Group
Tariffs, Telecom & the Economy: What’s Next for Canada?
Are you wondering how recent volatility has affected consumer lending behaviour? What lessons have we learned that might help credit, consumers and telecom companies manage through additional volatility brought on by tariffs and economic disruption?
Join us on April 17th as Matt Fabian from TransUnion shares an economic update and insights into what's next for Canada.
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About the Speaker:
Matt Fabian leads the Canadian financial services research and consulting practice for
TransUnion Canada. His expertise lies in customer insights and analytics, acquisition and portfolio management strategy, credit risk, profitability and growth dynamics as well as business transformation. Matt is a recognized speaker and has been published in journals and key industry publications. His commentary is regularly featured in national newspapers, radio and television programs. Prior to TransUnion, Matt held senior roles in strategy and advanced analytics at BMO Financial Group, as well as strategic consulting roles at The Polk Company. Fabian holds a BA (Hons) in economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois, a CPA designation and is a CFA charter holder.
