On behalf of the Professional Credit Management Committee of the China Mergers & Acquisitions Association (PCCM) and the Beijing Credit Society, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Bart Baesens of KU Leuven on August 6, 2025.
Professor Baesens was one of the most influential scholars in the field of global credit risk. His research has had a profound and lasting impact on both academic theory and practical applications.
We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to his family during this difficult time.
We are sincerely grateful for Professor Baesens’s outstanding contributions to the discipline of credit risk management — through his prolific high-quality research papers, influential academic books, and his dedicated mentorship of scholars. We especially appreciate his support for Chinese researchers and his keen interest in China’s credit risk issues.
As professional academic institutions, we will publish a special collection of research reports in memory of Professor Baesens, honoring his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on our field.
May his work continue to inspire generations of scholars to come.
Professional Committee of Credit Management the China Mergers & Acquisitions Association（PCCM）
Beijing Credit Society
2025-08-12
About the Professional Credit Management Committee of the China Mergers & Acquisitions Association (PCCM)
The Professional Credit Management Committee of the China Mergers & Acquisitions Association, established in 2019, is a nationwide, non-profit professional research institution. It brings together leading domestic and international experts in credit management as well as globally renowned credit service organizations. Most of its experts hold doctoral degrees and have overseas professional experience. The Committee currently publishes the electronic journal *Global AI & Credit Technology Trends*.
Website: http://en.pccm-credit.com
About the Beijing Credit Society
Founded in April 2021, the Beijing Credit Society has over 300 members and more than 30 distinguished research fellows, most of whom have professorial academic backgrounds. It is currently the largest professional academic institution in the field of credit in China.
Website: https://www.bjcreditsociety.org.cn
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