TransUnion

81% of Suspected Digital Fraud Attacks Target Existing Customer Relationships, TransUnion Finds

TransUnion published its global Top Fraud Trends Report, finding that 81% of suspected digital fraud worldwide in H1 2026 targeted existing customer relationships rather than new accounts. The report highlights AI-driven fraud acceleration, with business leaders estimating fraud losses near 7% of annual revenue and scam/authorized fraud cited by 35% of U.S. leaders as the largest source of losses. The release functions primarily as thought-leadership marketing for TransUnion's fraud and identity solutions; it contains no company financial results or material business events.

•3d ago

TransUnion Unveils Transaction Matching to Help Merchants Recognize More Customers

TransUnion launched Transaction Matching, a solution that links in-store transaction activity to persistent, privacy-conscious customer identities to help merchants recognize unknown shoppers. The offering leverages Fiserv's Unknown Shopper solution and is the first collaboration under TransUnion's broader Transaction Matching platform; Red Lobster is an early adopter. The product aims to distinguish new from returning customers across payment methods and enrich profiles with demographic and lifestyle insights for advertising and measurement. No financial terms were disclosed.

•4d ago

TransUnion’s “Bring Clarity to Chaos” Campaign Wins 2026 MediaPost OMMA Award

TransUnion's TruAudience Marketing Solutions campaign 'Bring Clarity to Chaos' won a 2026 MediaPost OMMA Award in the Technology: Hardware or Web Services category. The campaign was also a 2026 AdExchanger Awards finalist and a Digiday Awards finalist for Best Branding Campaign B2B. This is a promotional awards announcement with no financial or operational impact on the company.

•6d ago

TransUnion Announces Earnings Release Date for Third Quarter 2026 Results

TransUnion will publish its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time. A conference call to discuss results will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. CT, with a live webcast available on the company's investor relations website. This is a routine scheduling notice with no financial figures or guidance.

•24d ago

TransUnion Appoints Malte Bernholz as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer

TransUnion appointed Malte Bernholz as EVP, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, effective September 28, 2026, in a newly created role leading enterprise strategy and corporate development. Bernholz reports to CEO Chris Cartwright and joins from Adobe, where he oversaw enterprise-wide growth strategy, with prior stints at EMC, iVize, and McKinsey & Company. The hire signals emphasis on M&A capability and monetizing data assets, but it is an additive leadership appointment with no immediate financial impact disclosed.

•27d ago

TransUnion Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

TransUnion announced CFO Todd Cello will step down effective December 31, 2026, after 29 years with the company, including nine as CFO. Cello will remain through year-end and then serve as a full-time advisor until March 1, 2027, while a comprehensive successor search with an executive search firm is underway. TransUnion reaffirmed its Q3 and full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Diluted EPS, and said the departure will not affect operations, strategy, or capital allocation.

•1mo ago

TransUnion to Present at 2026 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

TransUnion announced that President and CEO Chris Cartwright will present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 10:15 a.m. CT. A live webcast will be available on the TransUnion Investor Relations website, with a replay posted after the presentation concludes. This is a routine scheduling notice with no new financial or operational disclosures; any market color would come from the presentation itself.

•1mo ago

Six in 10 Organizations Experienced at Least One Material Cyberattack in the Past 18 Months

A Forrester Consulting survey commissioned by TransUnion found 60% of organizations experienced at least one material cyberattack impact in the past 18 months, based on 327 director-level-and-above incident response decision-makers surveyed in February-March 2026. The study highlights readiness gaps: 40% of respondents lack an end-to-end incident response partner, 37% have no comprehensive incident response plan, and 41% plan to reevaluate their external incident response providers within the next 12 months. The release is promotional in nature, positioning TransUnion's cyber insurance and incident response offerings ahead of a September 22 webinar; no financial results, guidance, or transaction details were disclosed.

•1mo ago

"Bring Clarity to Chaos" Campaign Lands TransUnion a 2026 AdExchanger Awards Finalist Spot

TransUnion's TruAudience Marketing Solutions campaign was named a finalist for "Most Innovative Marketing Campaign" at the 2026 AdExchanger Awards. The "Bring Clarity to Chaos" campaign utilized an omnichannel strategy across Connected TV, social and industry events to engage B2B buying committees. EVP Brian Silver stated the recognition reflects the team's efforts to rethink trust-building in a fragmented marketing ecosystem.

•1mo ago

Canadian Consumer Debt Reaches Record $2.64 Trillion as Financial Realities Differ Across Households

TransUnion's latest industry report reveals Canadian consumer debt reached a record $2.64 trillion in Q2 2026, growing 4.6% year-over-year as existing borrowers carried larger balances. Mortgage balances increased 3.9% to $1.93 trillion, though new origination growth slowed to 7.8% due to persistent affordability pressures. While overall delinquency rates remain low, the consumer insolvency rate climbed to 1.10%, the highest level in two years, with stress concentrated among non-mortgage holders in high-cost provinces like Ontario and British Columbia.

•2mo ago

Nearly One-Third of Gen Z Drivers Reported Owning or Driving An Uninsured Vehicle in the Past Six Months

TransUnion released research findings indicating that 30% of Gen Z drivers reported owning or driving an uninsured vehicle in the past six months, the highest rate among all generations. The study found that while affordability is a challenge, a larger portion of Gen Z respondents chose not to renew coverage rather than being unable to pay. TransUnion recommends insurers use tools like telematics and educational outreach to manage retention risks as this demographic grows.

•2mo ago

TransUnion Research Reveals Growing AI Confidence-Readiness Paradox Among Marketers

TransUnion released research conducted with United Talent Agency that identifies a gap between marketer confidence in AI and their actual readiness to scale the technology. The survey found that while 89% of marketers expect increased AI investment, only 42% rate their people readiness as high and just 36% rate their data readiness as high. The company positions its connected data and identity solutions as the necessary foundation for organizations to overcome data fragmentation and measure AI effectiveness.

•2mo ago

Auto Loan Fraud Losses More Than Triple in Key Categories, New TransUnion Analysis Finds

TransUnion released a new analysis showing that auto lending fraud losses have significantly increased from 2018 to 2025, despite a decline in overall fraud incidents across many categories. The report highlights that first-party fraud losses surged 267% to $323 million, while 'credit washing' emerged as a critical risk that obscures borrower creditworthiness and leads to higher early charge-offs. TransUnion leveraged its consumer credit database findings to promote its fraud solutions, emphasizing the need for identity intelligence to mitigate these evolving financial threats.

•3mo ago

Canadians Show Signs of Financial Improvement but Continue to Feel the Cost-of-Living Squeeze: TransUnion Canada Study

TransUnion released its Q2 2026 Canada Consumer Pulse Study, which highlights modest signs of financial improvement among Canadians despite persistent affordability pressures. The survey reveals that while 45% of respondents are optimistic about their household finances, 86% still rank inflation as a top concern and 51% continue to cut discretionary spending. Rising fraud threats are driving changes in consumer behavior, with 40% of Canadians now checking their credit reports at least monthly, an increase of three percentage points year over year.

•3mo ago

TransUnion Announces Earnings Release Date for Second Quarter 2026 Results

TransUnion announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on July 28, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. Central Time. The press release and live webcast will be accessible on the TransUnion Investor Relations website.

•3mo ago

TransUnion Report Maps How Mortgage Rate Changes Could Reshape Local Housing Markets

TransUnion released a report analyzing how potential 25 basis-point shifts in mortgage rates from a 6.5% baseline could reshape local housing markets, categorizing metropolitan areas into buckets ranging from rate-cut winners to resilient markets. The study defines mortgage-ready renters based on qualifying for a $300,000 home and identifies major cities like New York and Los Angeles as resilient due to income diversity, while highlighting specific markets like Muncie and Springfield as vulnerable to rate hikes. The company leverages the findings to promote its TruLookup for Real Estate tool, positioning it as a solution for agents to identify property owners in tight inventory markets.

•4mo ago

Gen Z Drives Canada’s Credit Growth as Delinquencies Begin to Stabilize

TransUnion's Q1 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report identifies Gen Z as the primary driver of credit growth in Canada, with the number of credit-active Gen Z consumers rising by 460,000 (7.8%) year-over-year. While Gen Z delinquency rates remain the highest among generations, they improved 11 basis points year-over-year to 2.75%, and the broader Canadian consumer credit market shows signs of stabilization with serious delinquencies at 1.86%. Mortgage balances grew 3.85% to $1.91 trillion, with the average balance increasing 4.3% to $290,528, though delinquency rates have ticked up slightly to pre-pandemic levels.

•4mo ago

Resilient Consumers Remain Optimistic Despite Mounting Affordability Pressures

TransUnion released its Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse study, finding that 55% of U.S. consumers remain optimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months, unchanged from the prior year. Financial pessimism declined to 23% from an all-time high of 27% in Q2 2025, with Gen Z and Millennials showing the highest optimism levels at 68% and 63% respectively. Despite steady optimism, affordability pressures remain acute; 83% of consumers cite inflation as a top financial concern, and intent to apply for new credit dropped to 28% from 33% a year ago.

•4mo ago

TRU Precious Metals' 2026 Field Works Program Gets Underway at Golden Rose

TRU Precious Metals has commenced its 2026 field works program at the Golden Rose Project in Newfoundland. The program focuses on step-out strike extensions of the Falls Zone mineralised trend discovered in 2025, with trenching and mapping preceding drilling in the second half of the season. CEO Steve Nicol noted a minor delay due to late snow melt but confirmed an aggressive schedule to catch up and examine prospectivity across multiple areas.

•4mo ago

TransUnion Named One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 by Newsweek

TransUnion has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2026. The recognition highlights the company’s focus on data stewardship, accuracy, and transparency in credit and fraud prevention. CEO Chris Cartwright stated the award reflects a long-standing commitment to integrity and responsible data governance.

•4mo ago

TRU Precious Metals Corp. Announces Adoption of Semi-Annual Financial Reporting Under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933

TRU Precious Metals Corp. has adopted semi-annual financial reporting under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933, moving from a quarterly to a semi-annual framework. The company will no longer file interim financial statements for the three-month period ending March 31 or the nine-month period ending September 30, aiming to reduce administrative burden. TRU will continue to file audited annual statements and six-month interim reports, while maintaining its exploration focus on the Golden Rose Project.

•4mo ago

New TransUnion Study Challenges Credit Myths About Canadian Gig Workers

TransUnion released a new study titled 'The Gig Economy in Canada' to highlight credit assessment opportunities among gig workers, who comprise 11% of the Canadian workforce. The survey of 500 gig workers found that 63% supplement full-time employment with gig work, and 68% fall into prime or better credit risk tiers, broadly aligning with the general population. Despite strong credit profiles, gig workers face higher friction in credit applications, with nearly half reporting challenges due to complex processes, unfavorable pricing, or income variability documentation.

•4mo ago

TransUnion to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in New York and Chicago

TransUnion announced that CEO Chris Cartwright will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27 in New York. CFO Todd Cello is scheduled to present at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 2 and the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 3. Live webcasts and replays of these presentations will be available on the company's Investor Relations website.

•5mo ago

Digital Fraud Attempts from Canada Surpass Global Average as Canadians Who Said They Lost Money to Digital Fraud in the Last Year Report Losing a Median of CAD $1,301

TransUnion's analysis shows that the rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in Canada was 4.4% in 2025, surpassing the global average of 3.8%. Among Canadians who reported losing money to digital fraud, the median loss was CAD $1,301, with stolen credit card fraud being the most common cause at 26% of reported losses. The suspected digital fraud rate for account login attempts in Canada was 14.2%, more than three times the global average of 4.3%, highlighting the elevated risk in this area. Online communities and video gaming saw the sharpest rise in fraud activity in Canada, with suspected fraud rates of 11.9% and 11.7% respectively, and year-over-year increases of 63% and 53%.

•5mo ago

Aging Renters Emerge as a Strategic Growth Opportunity for Insurance Providers, New TransUnion Report Finds

TransUnion's latest Insurance Personal Lines Trends and Perspectives Report finds that 53% of renters are now over 40 years old, representing a key strategic market for property insurers. The report highlights that the median renter is 40 years old with a $56K household income and a TransUnion credit score of 652, indicating stability and low to moderate risk. Insurers that tailor products and engagement to the needs of this consumer segment can gain a significant strategic advantage, as renters move into life stages requiring more comprehensive coverage.

•5mo ago

U.S. Consumer Credit Market Increasingly Splitting Along a K-Shaped Path, TransUnion Research Finds

TransUnion released its Q1 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report, highlighting a K-shaped divergence in the U.S. consumer credit market where the riskiest and least risky tiers are shifting most significantly. The research shows super prime population growth and rising average balances, contrasting with non-prime consumers facing mounting debt-to-income ratios and financial strain despite continued access to credit. Specific lending segments reveal mixed trends, with bankcard and unsecured personal loan originations reaching record highs in Q4 2025, while mortgage delinquencies increased for the 16th consecutive quarter.

•5mo ago