Logo 09 Jan 2020

Back to basics – credit reporting edition

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On Wednesday, central bank official Mu Changchun published an important op-ed urging checks on the expansion of the social credit system (SCS).
Mu reminded everyone of the system’s original purpose (Caixin):

“[A] credit reporting system helps satisfy lenders’ need for accurate, credible information...