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How money is created in NZ
While most of us use New Zealand dollars every day to buy goods and services, few probably stop to think about where that money actually...

Happy Prime
Feb 174 min read
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Low Side Overrides and Why Credit Risk Management Should Care
Discover what low side overrides are, why they matter in credit risk management, and how to mitigate their risks for a healthier loan portfo

Happy Prime
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgage v Debt Consolidation
Explore the pros and cons of reverse mortgages vs. debt consolidation to find the best option for your financial goals and retirement needs.

Happy Prime
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Barking up the right tree: Credit risk lessons from dog biscuits
Managing credit risk is like crafting the perfect dog biscuit—balance high-quality loans, diversification, and risk for a healthy portfolio.

Meurig Chapman
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Why People Buying Their First House Are Irrational: The Heart Is Stronger Than the Mind
Discover why first-time homebuyers often let emotions take the wheel, leading to decisions that defy pure financial logic.

Happy Prime
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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We’re not here to f*ck spiders
At Happy Prime Risk Consultancy, we believe in straight talk and decisive action.

Happy Prime
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Whataboutism in Credit Risk Management: A dangerous distraction
Addressing 'whataboutism' in credit risk improves clarity, risk assessments, and keeps discussions productive for effective strategies.

Meurig Chapman
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): What are they and are they bad for Kiwis
In this blog post, we explore what BNPL is and the pros and cons associated with this payment method.

Meurig Chapman
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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What Is Bootstrapping in Scorecard Development?
Here's a step-by-step explanation of how bootstrapping works in scorecard development.

Meurig Chapman
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Credit risk cycle
Monitor the credit risk cycle to reduce losses and maintain a healthy credit portfolio with effective risk management measures.

Meurig Chapman
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Reject inference
In this blog, we will discuss the concept of reject inference and how it is used in scorecard development.

Meurig Chapman
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Strategic precision: Unveiling the power of X Matrix planning in credit risk
Align objectives, actions, KPIs, and responsibilities with the X Matrix Planning tool for strategic credit risk management.

Meurig Chapman
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Information Value
Information Value (IV) measures a variable's predictive power in credit risk scorecards, aiding robust and accurate credit scoring.

Meurig Chapman
May 29, 20242 min read
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Explaining observation and performance windows in scorecard development
Explore how observation and performance windows enhance credit risk assessment accuracy and reliability in scorecard development.

Meurig Chapman
May 21, 20243 min read
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Application scorecards
Explore the essential role of application scorecards in credit risk management, focusing on accuracy and reliability.

Meurig Chapman
May 15, 20242 min read
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The capital conundrum: Why banks lean towards residential mortgages
Why do banks find house lending far more appealing? In this blog, we aim to unravel the intricacies of this capital-driven strategy.

Meurig Chapman
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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I can’t afford to pay my loan, what should I do?
Discover practical advice for managing financial difficulties.

Meurig Chapman
Feb 20, 20244 min read
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The unintended consequences of the Reserve Bank’s DTI requirements
Explore the nuanced debate on Debt to Income vs. Uncommitted Monthly Income assessments in banking.

Meurig Chapman
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Unmasking unintentional bias: The hidden dangers in application scorecards
We look at the dangers associated with unintentional bias in application scorecards and its profound implications on fairness, equality,...

Meurig Chapman
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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The use of recovery curves in collection and write-off management
Discover how recovery curves can improve collection and write-off management, boost financial health, and enhance organisation's processes.

Meurig Chapman
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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