Press Release

CREDIT & DEBT EXPERT AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA COMMENTARY

London, 12th January 2010 - 2010 is predicted to be a challenging year, with uncertainty remaining over whether the UK will come out of the recession. However, one thing is certain - consumers need to manage their finances to protect themselves from future problems. While the latest findings from Equifax show consumers are feeling more optimistic about their finances in 2010, a third remain worried about job security.

With concern over finances for the year ahead, consumers need to remain informed and Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director of Equifax is available to comment on Credit and Debt issues, including the continued impact of the recession and what this means for consumers.

Neil has extensive experience and expertise on key issues surrounding consumer credit and is available to provide specialist commentary and guidance on the following:

Consumer Indebtedness
Identity Fraud
Student Debt
Credit Management
Credit Refusal
Young People & Credit
Electoral Roll
Payment Disputes
Mobile Phone Credit Agreements
County Court Judgments
Data Privacy
Credit Repair Agencies & Debt Management
The Effect of Lifestyle Changes
- Moving Home
- Leaving Home
- Separation and Divorce

Neil Munroe has over 20 years experience working within Equifax's consumer information services business and the credit referencing industry. With first hand knowledge of key credit industry sectors including Financial Services, Mail Order, Retail and Utilities, Neil has ensured that lenders can meet consumer demand for credit. Neil is a member of the Institute of Credit Management and an advisor on consumer credit matters to the Institute's Technical Advisory Committee.

Neil has appeared on a number of high profile broadcast media including:

BBC News
ITV News
Sky News
Five News
BBC Working Lunch
BBC Inside Out
This Morning
Independent Radio News
BBC Radio Five Live
BBC Moneybox
BBC Radio Four
BBC Radio Manchester
BBC Radio South East

ENDS

Neil Munroe can be contacted direct on 07710 844518. Alternatively please contact; Cecile Stearn, Elinor Puzey, Louise Fowler or Wendy Harrison at HSL on 020 8977 9132 or email ~elinor@harrisonsadler.com