Account Recovery

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Arbeit. Arbeit is a powerful, and easy to use communications platform that empowers businesses to reach more consumers. Innovative by nature, we are constantly listening to and understanding the businesses we partner with and developing long term industry relationships that allow us to be proactive in anticipating … The post Getting to Know Vanessa Ward of Matrix Imaging Solutions appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nexa Collect

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Official figures worldwide show that the number of businesses starting up is constantly rising. More and more people are turning to entrepreneurship, and business chiefs are predicting that small businesses are going to play a vital role in the future economy. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) there are 30.7 million small businesses in the U.S. which account for 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 22, 2020

If you are looking for an unbiased and straightforward report that provides a high-level summary of what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Congress are doing to regulate the debt collection industry, then this is the report for you. Published last week by the Congressional Research Service, a public policy research institute that is part … The post Congressional Report Provides Overview of Collection Industry appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Fico Collections

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Home Credit Group , which lends to underserved customers with little or no credit history, has chosen FICO® Decision Optimizer , part of the FICO® Platform , to further improve its lending offers in multiple markets. The adoption of FICO’s AI-powered optimization follows a successful pilot in Russia, which delivered excellent results including significant profitability improvement on the targeted part of the loan portfolio, as well as an increase in new loan volumes.

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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.

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In a case that was defended by Malone Frost Martin, with local representation from Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, a District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing to argue that multiple addresses in a collection letter … The post Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Multiple Addresses in Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Healthcare providers must start bracing for a “new normal” that represents a lower number of patients once the coronavirus pandemic is over, according to a recently released study. Patient volume levels may get close to what they were before the pandemic, but will likely not fully return, according to the study, which was released by … The post Healthcare Providers Must Prepare for ‘New Normal’: Study appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Credit Corp

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The weather is turning, fall is in the air, and Halloween is around the corner—which means it’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. How can you ensure October is full of treats while not falling for any scammers’ tricks? By arming yourself with these identity protection tips. Every American should understand the basics of identity theft protection.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 22, 2020

GETTING TO KNOW VANESSA WARD OF MATRIX IMAGING SOLUTIONS It takes a special kind of person to miss injuring himself or herself in order to create something that will be cherished by someone else. It’s that kind of self-sacrifice that makes Vanessa Ward such a welcome addition to the ARM industry. Vanessa always appears to … The post Daily Digest – October 22.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Student loan borrowers who seek to have their debt canceled in bankruptcy — what’s known as discharge — typically find it an expensive process with standards that can be difficult to meet. But recent bankruptcy court rulings and lawmakers’ support of relief for overburdened borrowers may signal a change is coming. In January, a New York. Anna Helhoski is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking requesting information related to consumer access to financial records.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. The current day trading boom will end as these frenzies always do: in tears. While we wait for the inevitable crash, let’s review not. Liz Weston is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Fico Collections

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Home Credit Group , which lends to underserved customers with little or no credit history, has chosen FICO® Decision Optimizer , part of the FICO® Platform , to further improve its lending offers in multiple markets. The adoption of FICO’s AI-powered optimization follows a successful pilot in Russia, which delivered excellent results including significant profitability improvement on the targeted part of the loan portfolio, as well as an increase in new loan volumes.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Spirit Airlines has announced that it will launch a new loyalty program on Jan. 21, 2021. Under the new system, points (not miles) and status will be earned based on the money spent with the airline as compared to the current system of earning miles based on distance flown. The new program will also offer. Elina Geller is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: egeller@nerdwallet.com.

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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?

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Payment Savvy

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Friendly fraud is not friendly at all. It has grown in recent years, thanks to the rise in e-commerce. Friendly fraud is when consumers pay for a product or service online using their credit card, then contact their credit card issuer to dispute that transaction. This fraud is called “friendly” since a customer will make a claim sounding honest. But in reality, if such fraud occurred in brick-and-mortar shops, it’ll be referred to as shoplifting or theft.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

If there is one perfect time to visit the Eastern United States, it has to be autumn, when temperatures start creeping back down from the oppressive summer heat and the leaves start turning that rust color we have come to associate with the return of pumpkin spice lattes. Despite its beauty, the Eastern part of. Ben Nickel-D’Andrea is a writer at NerdWallet.

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On Guard

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Leniency measures? This way you get invoices paid quickly. A lot of people and organisations have been financially affected by the corona crisis. Not unexpectedly, one in three finance professionals thinks that the number of days an invoice remains open will increase in the coming months. This is shown by a recent poll by fintech company Onguard among more than 300 finance professionals.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements about your favorite retailers. Black Friday is Nov. 27. The Xbox, like its rival gaming console PlayStation, gets the Black Friday bundle treatment. That means. Lauren Schwahn is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. October 22, 2020. [UNIVERSITY PARK, FL] National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) presented its 2020 awards and scholarships this week at the NCBA 2020 Executive Experience event in Phoenix, Arizona. Donald Kramer Award: Brit Suttell. NCBA presented its 2020 Donald Kramer Award to Brit Suttell with the firm Barron & Newburger, P.C.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In comparing flat-rate cash-back credit cards, the decision seems easy: Pick the card with the highest rate of cash back. A credit card with 2% cash back or more beats a card that offers just 1.5% cash back, right? Not always. You have to factor in sign-up bonuses, which tend to be lower or nonexistent. Gregory Karp is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: gkarp@nerdwallet.com.

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Burr Forman

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Author, “Asbestos and Additive Manufacturing: Addressing Early Concerns Surrounding Manufacturing 3D-Printing Technology Using Asbestos Litigation as a Model”, Journal of Law and Technology at Texas , Vol. 3 (2019-2020). To read the publication, download it here. The post Author, “Asbestos and Additive Manufacturing: Addressing Early Concerns Surrounding Manufacturing 3D-Printing Technology Using Asbestos Litigation as a Model”, <em>Journal of Law and Technology a

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements about your favorite retailers. Black Friday is Nov. 27. The versatile Nintendo Switch and its smaller, handheld-only counterpart, the Switch Lite, don’t go on sale. Lauren Schwahn is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.

Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In Odom v. ECA Mktg. , No. 5:20-cv-00851-JGB-SHK (C.D. Cal. Aug. 20, 2020), the Central District of California (the “Court”) permitted a claim for willful violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) to go forward even though it is undisputed that the plaintiff received only a single marketing call. The plaintiff, Ryan Odom, alleges ECA Marketing placed a single, unsolicited call to his cell phone and left a pre-recorded voice message advertising a book and video package, the “Pow

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Premium airline credit cards are known for their frequent flyer perks. However, some luxury airline cards also come with money-saving and shopper-friendly benefits. While the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card offers a valuable welcome bonus and perks designed for Delta loyalists, it also offers purchase protections, airport lounge access and discounts on certain purchases.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 22, 2020

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements about your favorite retailers. Black Friday is Nov. 27. What are Amazon’s Black Friday 2020 plans? After record-breaking sales for the pandemic-rescheduled Prime Day, Amazon.

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