Press Release July 21, 2026

Canadian Lenders Association Welcomes EXUS as Its Newest Member

By Matt Smith

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Canadian Lenders Association Welcomes EXUS as Its Newest Member

Global collections and credit risk technology provider joins CLA’s national network of banks, credit unions, fintechs, and non-bank lenders

Toronto, Canada and London, United Kingdom, July 22, 2026 — The Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) today announced that EXUS, a global provider of enterprise debt collection and credit risk management software, has joined the Association as its newest member.

EXUS provides the EXUS Financial Suite, a comprehensive platform designed to manage credit risk across the full account lifecycle, from disbursement and early-warning monitoring to collections, legal recovery, write-off and debt sale.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in London, EXUS works with financial institutions and utilities in more than 50 countries across five continents. The company combines decades of collections expertise with AI-driven analytics and operational insights developed through its dedicated Collections Intelligence team.

EXUS’s membership strengthens the CLA’s focus on collections modernization, credit risk management and positive customer outcomes. Drawing on its experience across a wide range of international markets, EXUS will bring global perspectives, proven collections practices and comparative market insights to the CLA community.

“Our purpose is to make Collections Heroes and that begins long before our technology is deployed. It starts with a simple belief: when we take exceptional care of our people, they take exceptional care of our customers. This philosophy has helped us achieve the highest employee and customer satisfaction levels in our industry. We combine this with unique global insights, developed through our dedicated Collections Intelligence team and decades of experience working with financial institutions in more than 50 countries across five continents. By turning those global insights into local impact, we help every customer achieve measurable improvements in their results. The impact speaks for itself: 100% of our customers say EXUS has improved their results. We are proud to strengthen our presence in Canada and help even more collections professionals become heroes within their organisations.” – George Konstantinidis, Founder and CEO, EXUS

“Collections and credit risk management are becoming increasingly important to how Canadian lenders protect their portfolios while supporting customers through periods of financial difficulty,” said Gary Schwartz, President and CEO of the Canadian Lenders Association. “EXUS brings a valuable combination of international experience, specialized technology and deep collections expertise. Its work across diverse markets will bring useful global perspectives and proven practices to the CLA community. We look forward to working with the EXUS team to translate those insights into practical value for lenders across Canada.”

About EXUS

EXUS is a global leader in enterprise debt collection and credit risk software, helping financial institutions and utilities manage credit risk across the entire account lifecycle — from disbursement to write-off or debt sale. Its flagship platform, the EXUS Financial Suite (EFS), combines automation, AI-driven insights, and omnichannel customer engagement to help organizations optimize collections, reduce costs, and improve recovery rates. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in London, EXUS supports financial institutions in more than 50 countries across five continents, with insights developed through its dedicated Collections Intelligence team. Learn more at https://www.exus.co.uk/.

About the Canadian Lenders Association

The Canadian Lenders Association is the national voice of Canada’s financial ecosystem, representing banks, credit unions, non-bank lenders, fintech companies, and service providers across consumer, automotive, real estate, commercial, and SMB finance. The CLA advances industry standards, policy development, market education, and innovation to support responsible lending, financial inclusion, and a more competitive Canadian credit market. Learn more at https://www.canadianlenders.org/.