Dun & Bradstreet in Hong Kong Spotlights SME Credit Insights at HKMA Data Summit 2025

July 28, 2025, Hong Kong — Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, participated in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Data Summit 2025, the flagship event showcasing the transformative potential of the Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) under the HKMA’s “Fintech 2025” vision.

As a key contributor to the Summit, Dun & Bradstreet moderated a panel discussion on SME Credit Insights, featuring thought leaders from several major banks and a CDI data provider. The panel explored how alternative data and advanced analytics enabled by CDI and supported by HKMA and early-adopter banks, are reshaping credit access and financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Panelists shared actionable strategies and discussed how Commercial Credit Reference Agency (CCRA) credit analytics can empower SMEs to thrive in a data-driven economy.

Dun & Bradstreet has been actively collaborating with ecosystem stakeholders – including the HKMA, major local banks, and data service providers — to reduce information asymmetries and build a more holistic view of industry-wide SME creditworthiness. Since November 2024, Dun & Bradstreet has initiated the development of CCRA credit analytics, working with pilot banks during the Proof-of-Concept phase to deliver more insightful and actionable credit analytics. These insights aim to help SMEs overcome financing barriers and unlock new growth opportunities.

“Dun & Bradstreet is committed to advancing data innovation that drives financial inclusion and cross-boundary collaboration in Hong Kong, a strategically vital market,” said Andrew Wu, General Manager of Dun & Bradstreet China. “We are excited to contribute to the Summit’s dialogue and support HKMA’s visionary initiatives. By harnessing the power of data, financial institutions can unlock a new era of digital transformation.”

In addition to the panel, Dun & Bradstreet hosted an exhibition booth at the Summit, showcasing its latest data-driven solutions for banks, other financial institutions, and fintech innovators.

Further to CCRA credit analytics, Dun & Bradstreet is also contributing to two other HKMA strategic initiatives:

1. Project Cargo^x – Enhancing the digital trade finance ecosystem by integrating shipping and logistics data, multi-source data reconciliation, and advance network analytics to improve SME financing accessibility.
2. Cross-Boundary Data Validation Platform– Supporting pilot cases in cross-boundary credit assessment to increase transparency and facilitate easier access to financing for SMEs and cross-boundary enterprises.

About Dun & Bradstreet

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