PIC Solutions Develops Scoring Solutions for Absa Bank

Released on: October 9, 2008, 3:12 am

Press Release Author: PIC Solutions

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Cape Town, 9 October 2008 - Absa Group Limited (Absa), one of
South Africa's largest financial institutions, has selected PIC Solutions to develop
and implement expert application scorecards for its retail customers in Mozambique,
through its subsidiary Barclays Bank Mozambique

Press Release Body: Absa, a member of Barclays Bank Plc, serves personal, commercial
and corporate customers in South Africa and also provides products and services to
selected markets in Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania.

During this assignment, the PIC Solutions predictive modelling team will develop the
expert application scorecards, using best practice expertise, to ensure that the new
scorecards optimise Absa's applications decisions. The PIC Solutions consulting team
will work closely with the Absa new accounts personnel to implement the scorecard.
In addition, as part of the scorecard implementation service, they will provide
training and ensure that the scorecards are utilised according to best practices and
Absa's return on investment is maximised.

Willem Steyn, Functional Head Risk Management at Absa, states, "We chose to work
with PIC Solutions as they offer innovative credit scoring solutions that adapt to
the changing dynamics of the global credit-granting arena. We plan to use the new
application scorecards to enhance our credit processes, minimise business risk and
generate extensive business benefits."

Stephen J. Leonard, Chief Executive Officer at PIC Solutions, comments, "PIC
Solutions is committed to providing unique solutions to meet the ever-changing needs
of our clients. We understand the importance of implementing scorecards that not
only comply with new regulations but also meet business objectives. Our extensive
understanding of risk modelling techniques and best practices will ensure that the
application scorecards provide Absa with the capability to accurately assess credit
applicants. Absa will then be able to effectively streamline their decisions and
identify potential risk. No other company has the track record or range of
experience of developing scorecards in the Africa and Middle East region."

About PIC Solutions
PIC Solutions is the leading specialist credit risk solutions company in the EMEA
region. With offices in Cape Town, Dubai, Johannesburg, Manama and Nairobi, we
deliver integrated analytics, consulting and software solutions to over 150
companies in 30+ countries. We work worldwide with organisations to improve
performance, drive strategies and enhance profitability. Analytics | Consulting |
Software

Cape Town | Dubai | Johannesburg | Manama | Nairobi www.PICSolutions.com

Editorial Contact:
Sarka Svoboda
Marketing Manager
Tel: +27 (0)21 680-6010
Fax: +27 (0)21 680-6003
Email: SSvoboda@PICSolutions.com
Web: www.PICSolutions.com


Web Site: http://www.picsolutions.com

Contact Details: Editorial Contact:
Sarka Svoboda
Marketing Manager
Tel: +27 (0)21 680-6010
Fax: +27 (0)21 680-6003
Email: SSvoboda@PICSolutions.com
Web: www.PICSolutions.com

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