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Bill Introduced in House to Amend FDCPA

Account Recovery

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in order to include additional information when sending the validation notice while also expanding the requirements before filing collection lawsuits. What It Is: H.R.

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Navigating Debt Collection Challenges in the Tech Industry

Enterprise Recovery

The tech industry is known for its rapid growth and innovation but faces unique challenges regarding debt collection and non-paying clients. Understanding the intricacies of debt collection in this sector is essential for companies to recover payments and maintain financial stability. Learn more about the complexities of debt collection within the tech industry and the strategies for successful payment recovery.

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CFPB Takes Action Against Chime Financial for Illegally Delaying Consumer Refunds

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Chime Financial for failing to give consumers timely refunds when their accounts were closed.

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Getting Your First Credit Card: What You Need to Know

Credit Corp

When getting your first credit card, consider factors such as the card’s annual fees, interest rates, rewards or benefits, and credit limit. Choose a card that aligns with your financial goals and spending habits, and make sure to understand the terms and conditions, including the consequences of late payments or carrying a balance. Additionally, aim to use the card responsibly to build positive credit history while avoiding overspending and accumulating debt.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Unleash the power of Rule 69 to help you collect on your judgment

Collections Law

Winning a judgment from the court might feel like a victory, but getting paid might be a whole new battle that you and your company were not expecting. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our Massachusetts commercial collections attorneys have over 50 years of experience in aggressive, relentless, effective and commercial debt collection including but not limited to judgment enforcement and domestication.

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Ethical Collection Techniques For Recovering Late Payments

Enterprise Recovery

In today's competitive business landscape, it's important to manage late payments while upholding positive client relationships. Use the following techniques to navigate the delicate balance of recovering outstanding debts while maintaining trust and loyalty with your clients. Discover ethical collection practices to help recover late payments while maintaining positive client relationships.

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CFPB Takes Action to Stop Illegal Junk Fees in Mortgage Servicing

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an edition of Supervisory Highlights describing the agency’s actions to combat junk fees charged by mortgage servicers.

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4 Advantages of AI in Debt Collections

Qualco

NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.

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Timeshare Company closed down due to huge fraud

UK debt collections

A Timeshare risk management company which claimed to help people exit their timeshare contracts in Tenerife has been shut down leaving clients at a loss Timeshare Legals Limited was wound-up following investigations by the Insolvency Service which found no proper accounting records, hundreds of clients left with unfulfilled claims and the transfer of client funds to a company in Spain with the same name, Timeshare Legals SL, and the same director, creating a lack of transparency.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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Daily Digest – May 7. Plaintiff Files 10 Lawsuits Against Collectors Accusing them of Violating FCRA; CFPB Assesses $5M in Fines and Penalties Over Student Loan Servicing Issues

Account Recovery

Plaintiff Files 10 Lawsuits Against Collectors Accusing them of Violating FCRA CFPB Assesses $5M in Fines and Penalties Over Student Loan Servicing Issues Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Case Over Unpaid Rent Second Annual Debt Gala Raises Funds for Debt Charities WORTH NOTING: The best looks and outfits from last night’s Met Gala … More […]

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Can Debt Collectors Access My Credit Report?

Direct Recovery

Are you under the impression that the only people who can see your credit report are the ones you authorize when applying for new credit? That is not exactly the case. Believe it or not, debt collectors can actually pull your credit report, and they don’t even need your permission to do so. Even if you work to keep up with your credit report, you might be surprised to find sudden changes that debt collectors might encounter, or even cause themselves.

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CFPB Finds 15 Million Americans Have Medical Bills on Their Credit Reports

Consumer Finance

The CFPB today released research showing that 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports despite changes by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

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Digital-First Debt Collection Delivers 35% Liquidation Increase for Leading Telecoms

True Accord

Telecom Industry Evolves, But Call-and-Collect Can’t Keep Up The telecommunications industry has evolved hand-in-hand with most consumer communication preferences throughout the decades. From the last remaining landlines to mobile and internet services, it’s challenging to find a consumer that doesn’t subscribe to a Telecom service. Yet while Telecoms enable customers to communicate and access products and services via digital channels wherever they go, the industry’s own methodology for communi

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10 Ways to Improve Payment Collections with Salesforce

For finance teams using Salesforce’s powerful CRM technology, automation can transform accounts receivable processes, driving efficiency and delivering measurable results like cost savings, reduced customer churn, and lower DSO.

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English Football Legend banned from being a Company Director

UK debt collections

John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool footballer, has been banned as a company director after his business failed to pay tens of thousands of pounds in tax. John Barnes Media Limited failed to pay more than £190,000 in corporation tax and VAT between 2018 and 2020, it was revealed following an investigation by the Insolvency Service. HMRC was the firm’s only known creditor when it ceased trading.

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Daily Digest – May 6. Bill Introduced in House to Amend FDCPA; Judge Grants MTD in FCRA, FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

Bill Introduced in House to Amend FDCPA Judge Grants MTD in FCRA, FDCPA Case ARM Company Discloses Breach After Unauthorized Access to Email Account Compliance Digest – May 6 WORTH NOTING: If you are using Windows, here is the best new browser you may want to consider using … One last gift guide to help […]

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Invoice Formatting Tips: 5 Ways to Make Sure You Get Paid First

Direct Recovery

The best way to maximize your collection efforts is to minimize the number of collections you have in the first place, and reducing the number of accounts in collections starts with formatting your invoices. Invoices are the primary means of asking your customers to pay you for services rendered, but their effectiveness can vary dramatically depending on whether or not they include the following five essential elements.

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CFPB Takes Action to Require National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts and Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to Pay More than $5 Million for Student Loan Servicing Failures

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts and Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency for multi-year servicing failures.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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Unenforceability of Ipso Facto Clauses

Jimerson Firm

Ipso Facto clauses are provisions in a contract providing that a party to the contract will be in default in the event of insolvency or due to the party’s financial condition. These provisions can cause headaches and heartburn, particularly when a party—or parties—are entering into bankruptcy proceedings. This blog will explain the limits of ipso facto clauses and why Florida courts decline to enforce them.

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Credit Card Debt Forgiveness: What You Need to Know

Credit Corp

Credit card debt forgiveness, also known as debt settlement, involves negotiating with creditors to reduce the amount owed on your credit card balances. While it can provide relief from overwhelming debt, it may have significant consequences, including damage to your credit score, tax implications, and potential legal actions from creditors. It’s crucial to fully understand the terms and consequences before pursuing debt forgiveness and to explore other options such as debt management or c

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Bankruptcy Filings See Notable Increase in 2024

Account Recovery

Bankruptcy filings across the United States have shown a significant increase, rising by 16% during the 12-month period ending March 31, according to data released yesterday by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

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5 Key Lessons from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Direct Recovery

Legend has it that Morgan Housel wrote a large chunk of the first draft of The Psychology of Money in the same format as every other financial advice book, but then he took a hard left turn and chucked that draft into the trash. Housel had spent a large portion of his life breaking down complex financial topics into short blog posts, so why should writing a book be any different?

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services

A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.

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CFPB Finds Junk Fees and High Costs Pervade Health Savings Accounts

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report detailing the complex costs and fees that many consumers with health savings accounts are forced to pay.

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3 ideas for sustainability in fintech

On Guard

Did you know that in 2023 we, at Onguard, sent 6.241 empty cans for recycling? Sustainability is not a sprint, it’s a marathon, and a difference comes with a few small steps every day. This is why we are excited to join Visma’s Sustainability Month this May, as an opportunity to reflect and record our specific actions for a more sustainable future. Running through the whole of May, the idea of Visma Sustainability Month is not only to review our corporate actions but also to spark discussion and

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What Is a 1099-C Form and How Does It Affect Your Credit?

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. A 1099-c cancellation of debt form is issued when a lender forgives or cancels a debt. The 1099 c form helps the IRS account for canceled debts from the previous tax year.

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Student Loan Debt Cancellation to Cost Taxpayers as Much as $1.4T, Report Claims

Account Recovery

The Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt has come under scrutiny due to its potentially staggering cost to taxpayers. The cumulative cost of recent student loan cancellation policies is estimated to range from $870 billion to $1.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?