TransUnion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RealNetworks' mobile division to enhance its fraud prevention and trusted communications capabilities. The acquisition will integrate RealNetworks' AI-powered voice and messaging technologies, expected to close in the first half of 2026 and be funded with existing cash without material impact on TransUnion's leverage or 2026 results.

TransUnion and FrontLobby have partnered to integrate rental payment data into TransUnion's credit reporting system. This collaboration allows renters to build credit history through on-time rent payments, which will be reported as a separate category from traditional debt. FrontLobby serves over 60,000 housing providers managing more than one million rental units in Canada and has reported up to 92% reduction in delinquencies.

The article recommends three fintech stocks: SoFi Technologies, built as an online-only bank with growing customer base; PayPal, which maintains strong market share despite investor pessimism and is on track for record revenue; and Upstart, an AI-powered credit scoring platform processing more loans with improved conversion rates.

A Pew Research survey shows 73% of U.S. adults have been victims of online scams. The article provides guidance on immediate steps to take if scammed, including contacting your bank within two days to limit liability to $50, reporting credit card fraud to card issuers, placing fraud alerts with credit bureaus, and filing a report with the FTC which shares information with over 2,800 law enforcement agencies.

Even in retirement, maintaining a good credit score remains crucial. Credit reports help prevent identity theft, impact insurance rates, and provide financial flexibility for unexpected life changes like moving or needing a loan.

RentRedi introduces a fully Spanish-translated tenant app and support, enabling landlords to better communicate with Spanish-speaking renters and improve rental management experiences.

Canadian consumer debt rose 4.1% to $2.6 trillion in Q3 2025, with mortgage balances increasing and borrowers opting for shorter-term fixed mortgages. Regional economic disparities are evident, with rising delinquency rates in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, while credit card originations have slowed.

TransUnion's Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse study shows 42% of holiday shoppers prefer credit cards, with 58% planning to spend over $250. Consumer optimism remains stable at 55%, with inflation being the top financial concern.

TransUnion's 2026 Trends and Outlook Report reveals opportunities for insurers in digital experiences and cybersecurity, highlighting consumer preferences for proactive communication and digital services in auto and commercial insurance.

TransUnion announced a cash dividend of $0.115 per share for Q3 2025, payable on December 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 21, 2025.

MoneyHero has launched Credit Hero Club in Hong Kong, a free credit scoring platform developed with Transunion to help consumers make informed lending decisions amid increasingly cautious borrowing trends.

MoneyHero launched Credit Hero Club in Hong Kong, a platform providing free credit scores and reports powered by TransUnion, aimed at helping consumers make more informed borrowing decisions amid a trend of more cautious lending.