CreditGo Launches Hong Kong’s First and Only Platform Focusing on Free Credit Score and Report

November 08, 2018 - 05:31
CreditGo Launches Hong Kong’s First and Only Platform Focusing on Free Credit Score and Report

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach  - 8 November 2018 - CreditGo announced todaythe launch of a new web-based personalized credit score management andmonitoring platform, the first and only platform in Hong Kong that offersconsumers free access to their full personal credit scores and reports. Theplatform serves as an independent provider of resources and tools so they cannow easily and quickly identify any suspicious activity as well as improvetheir scores and make progress towards their personal financial goals.

 

"At this juncture when data security is so important to all ofus personally, we want to help people in Hong Kong identify new creditactivity, be informed of changes in personal data and identify fraudulentactivity to ensure that people can take control of their financialdestiny," said CreditGo's General Manager Steven Di Vincenzo.

 

CreditGo, a part of CompareAsiaGroup, Asia's leading financial management platformfor banking and insurance, was created in response to the need for raisingpublic awareness on the importance of credit score. According to a survey onHong Kong Credit Score Report conducted in September 2017*, consumers in HongKong are highly aware of the concept of credit score, but lack knowledge of howit works. 97% of respondents to the survey have heard of credit score, butabout half of them have very limited understanding of the use of credit scoresand how it may influence their lives. Only 50% of respondents know the score'simpact on interest rate; and even less know its impact on employment. Over 70%of consumers consider obtaining their credit scores and reports in the future,and almost all of them want to know how the score impacts their lives. CreditGohelps consumers safeguard their financial welfare by increasing their awarenessof credit score.

 

Consumers prefer getting information about saving and financialhealth through independent third parties. Even people that currently have bothpersonal loans and home loans still say they will apply for a new loan in thenext 12 months. Thus, it is paramount that people have a complete understandingof their credit profiles.

 

Furthermore, over two-thirds of consumers in Hong Kong are concernedor very concerned about the privacy of data within their credit report.CreditGo's infrastructure puts data security and customer protection at theheart of all decisions ensuring consumer peace of mind. CreditGo is the firstand only platform in Hong Kong allowing consumers to get full personal creditreports directly from TransUnion through an API (Application ProgrammingInterface) free of charge. Consumers can check their score an unlimited numberof times and it's completely 100% free.

 

"Frequent access to credit reports and scores will help peopletake control of their credit and financial health. The survey shows theimportance of educating consumers on the importance of their credit health andwith CreditGo people have access to educational resources and planning tools.Managing finances can be frustrating but our ultimate goal is to offer everyonea delightful experience while they secure and build healthier financial lives,"added Di Vincenzo.

 

Go get your free credit report todayat www.creditgo.com.hk.

 

*According to the Hong Kong Credit Score Reportprepared in September 2017 by CSG for CompareAsiaGroup, which surveyed over 300respondents.

 

About CompareAsiaGroup

CompareAsiaGroup is Asia's leading financial management platform.The Group helps people across Asia save money and make better choices aboutpersonal finance with comprehensive, free and independent online comparison andmanagement tools for insurance, credit cards, personal loans and otherfinancial products. CompareAsiaGroup partners with the leading financialinstitutions in Asia to compare over 2,500 products. Launched in 2014, theGroup employs more than 150 financial experts and technologists and has apresence in Hong Kong (MoneyHero.com.hk),Indonesia (HaloMoney.co.id), Malaysia(CompareHero.my), the Philippines (MoneyMax.ph), Singapore (SingSaver.com.sg), Taiwan(Money101.com.tw) andThailand (MoneyGuru.co.th). For moreinformation, visitwww.compareasiagroup.com .

 

About MoneyHero.com.hk

MoneyHero.com.hk is thefirst and largest personal finance comparison platform in Hong Kong. Thewebsite compares credit cards, personal loans, mortgages and travel insurance.Launched in 2013, the company is committed to helping consumers find and applyfor the right personal finance product with easy-to-use self-serve comparisontools. The website has already helped millions of consumers in Hong Kongcompare over 400 personal finance products.


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