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New leadership role underscores strategic focus on scaling growth through global partnerships and ecosystem expansion

NEW YORK and LONDON, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus credit risk data, has announced the appointment of Dean Smith as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Dean will be focused on scaling Credit Benchmark’s platform and advancing its data capabilities to meet the evolving needs of global financial institutions. As credit markets grow more complex and demand for timely, defensible risk insight increases, Credit Benchmark is further aligning its technology, data, engineering and security functions under unified leadership.

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has begun a long-term partnership with Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus-based credit risk data and analytics, as it seeks deeper insight into unrated and opaque areas of global credit markets where traditional signals are limited or unavailable.

Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus-based credit risk data from global banks, today announced the launch of our flagship Credit Risk Index (CRI) – the first monthly measure designed to track credit deterioration and improvement among U.S. private corporates and financials. Recent corporate defaults have underscored the need for more transparency within private markets. The CRI will help address this by providing a gauge of risk sentiment in a part of the market that is otherwise opaque.

Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus-based credit risk data and analytics, today announced the launch of PortfolioLens™, its new analytics platform designed to deliver instant, portfolio-level insights on credit exposures and emerging risks - even for unrated and opaque counterparties.

Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus-based credit risk data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Mats Ellefsen as Head of Sales. Based in London, Mats will lead the company’s global sales strategy and execution, with a mandate to deepen client relationships and accelerate growth across all regions.

Trading Apps, a global fintech innovator, and Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of Credit Consensus Ratings, are joining forces to transform agent lending disclosures (ALD), know-your-client (KYC) processes, and client onboarding. This strategic partnership brings unprecedented speed, efficiency, and information to the securities finance industry by leveraging Trading Apps’ TA.Link messaging platform and Credit Benchmark’s trusted data.

Credit Benchmark, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, announced today the launch of IRB Nexus, an innovative credit analytics solution that helps banks enhance regulatory compliance of their internal ratings-based (IRB) models, specifically for low- and no-default portfolios. IRB Nexus is Oliver Wyman’s modelling analytics powered by Credit Benchmark data. The solution helps financial institutions to more effectively validate their IRB models, maintain a competitive edge, and address regulatory requirements.

Credit Benchmark, a leading provider of credit risk data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Joe Proctor as Head of Banking, EMEA & APAC, effective immediately. Based in Credit Benchmark’s London office, Joe will lead the company’s business development and commercial strategy for its banking clients across EMEA & APAC.

Credit Benchmark, a leading provider of credit risk data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Christa Ancri as Global Head of Marketing, effective immediately. Based in Credit Benchmark’s New York office, Christa will spearhead the company’s global marketing strategy and initiatives.

Credit Benchmark, a leading provider of credit risk data and analytics, today launched Credit Risk IQ, a new online portal allowing users to access over 5,000 free monthly industry- and sector-level reports. These reports provide in-depth analyses on evolving macro credit trends to help market participants better identify and manage risk and capital.

Credit Benchmark, a leading provider of credit risk data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Matt Noll as Head of Business Development for Americas, effective immediately. Matt will be based in Credit Benchmark’s New York office and will lead the firm’s business development and commercial strategy efforts across the Americas.

Credit Benchmark, the provider of global consensus ratings and analytics, today said that the low 0.6% default rate among US financial institutions is likely to rise to 0.7% in 2024 and could go higher as lower interest earnings and higher loan-loss provisions dent the medium-term improving trend.

Credit Benchmark, the provider of global credit consensus ratings and analytics, today said that the already low 1% default rate among US oil & gas companies is likely to drop further to 0.7% in 2024, positioning it as a positive outlier among US industries.

Credit Benchmark, the provider of global consensus ratings and analytics, today said that it predicts that default risks will continue to rise and peak by mid-2024 across US industries, as explained in its inaugural 2024 Default Risk Outlook. However, credit quality should recover in H2 2024, assuming a more accommodative monetary policy and barring any further escalation of geopolitical risks.