

Who We Are
Meet the visionary scientists, industry leaders, and milestones behind Criat. Together, these foster a culture that turns rigorous research into real-world impact.
Credit Analytics Expert by Your Side
NUS Spin-Off
A spin-off company from the world-renowned center - Credit Research Initiative (CRI) at the National University of Singapore
Intensified Experience
Years of experience in delivering
sophisticated solutions to financial
institutions globally (e.g., IMF, World Bank, banks and insurance companies) by bridging
scientific research and industry
practice

Leading Research
A highly-recognized team with top
research publications in Journal of Econometrics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Business and
Economic Statistics, Management Science, Mathematical Programming, Journal of Banking and Finance, etc
Service Alliance
Closely collaborate with other
service partners and professionals
to provide enhanced services to
clients
Shaping the Future of Credit Analytics
2009
Academic Roots
Prof. Duan establishes the NUS Credit Research Initiative (CRI), creating the research engine and default database that later powers Criat’s forward-looking credit risk models.
2019
Criat Founded
Criat is established in Singapore as a spin-off from NUS, commercialising cutting-edge PD and credit analytics for global banks, insurers and investors, with offices in Singapore and Shanghai.
2022
iRAP Global Launch
Launch of iRAP Global, our intelligent credit-risk radar delivering daily updated, forward-looking PDs and credit insights on 130,000 public firms across 130+ economies and industries.
2024
Next-Generation Platforms....
Roadmap to roll out iRAP Global Plus and iRAP X, expanding our AI-driven analytics and scenario tools to serve both sell-side lenders and buy-side investors with even deeper credit intelligence.
Scientific Founders & Executive Team
Click to explore our outstanding founders and executives driving Criat’s next-generation credit analytics.
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