Credit & Financial Information Market Size and Share Rankings: 2006 Results

Authors: Kate Worlock, Director & Lead Analyst; Pooneh Fooladi, Director & Market Analyst

The Credit & Financial Information segment grew 9% in 2006, continuing to outperform the information industry as a whole. Outsell’s analysis shows that credit players may continue to display higher average growth than financial players, given the strong and increasing demand for credit and background screening information, and the trend toward consolidation among banks. This report provides:

- Outsell’s final 2006 size, growth, and market share estimates for the top 25 companies in the Credit & Financial (C&F) Information segment;
- Our final 2006 size and growth estimates for the C&F segment and for the information industry as a whole;
- Analysis of trends and challenges facing the C&F industry;
- Recommended actions for C&F providers and publishers.