Founded in 1899, Equifax has developed in to a global leader in the provision of valuable consumer information to clients. The company collects, organizes and manages various types of credit, financial, demographic and marketing information regarding individuals and businesses, which it collects from a variety of sources, including financial or credit granting institutions, public records of bankruptcies and judgments, and surveys and warranty cards. Equifax maintains information in its proprietary databases regarding more than 400m consumers and businesses around the world.