Principa
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Principa is a Cape Town analytics company founded in 1997 that builds credit risk and customer decisioning systems. It supplies scorecards, collections strategies and data science services to lenders and retailers. The company works across Africa and the Middle East.
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Level 1 B-BBEE: What the Rating Actually Tells You
Ratings tell you where an organisation stands. They do not always tell you why. Principa has achieved Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor status, the highest possible rating under South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. We are proud of thi
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How to Cure a Debt Recovery Hangover from Holiday Spending
Looking back at the 2025 holiday season, the traditional first quarter debt recovery challenge has once again materialised. The December spending spree predictably led to reduced collection and recovery yields in early 2026. With consumers still dealing w
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US subprime auto loan market: Is it a systemic threat? Will South Africa feel the effects?
The US subprime auto lending sector is currently experiencing an acute performance degradation. Consumers are in crisis, with the cost of living increasing and salaries stagnating for most of the population. Data through 2024 and 2025 confirms that borrow
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How Scorecards Can Be Used to Determine Customer Loyalty
Marketing to and serving the right customers is critical for every business. Customers who aren't profitable split your focus, taking time and energy away from ensuring your best customers remain loyal to your business. Scorecards can help you identify an
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Can Open Banking Transform Credit Risk Assessment in South Africa?
The financial services industry is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, with Open Banking emerging as a particularly disruptive and promising development globally. While countries like the UK and Australia have established formal Open Banking regu
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