Wed.Dec 14, 2022

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QR-Based Payment Platform Expanding into the U.S.

Account Recovery

If you are an agency that is still trying to figure out how to be able to accept payments via PayPal or Venmo, you are now two steps behind, because a new instant payment technology for financial institutions has expanded into the United States after a successful launch in Brazil. Called Pix, the technology facilitates … The post QR-Based Payment Platform Expanding into the U.S. first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Travel Insurance Paid for a Couple’s Impromptu Wedding

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Adam Geinitz and his fiance, Jeremy, had planned to elope to Puerto Rico this past September. While weather reports indicated potential storms, the couple departed from their home in Colorado for their destination wedding anyway. But during their layover in New York, the storm worsened into what would become Hurricane Fiona. And as it became. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for CFPB in Case Over Deceptive Solicitations

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The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a company and its owner that were sued for allegedly mailing deceptive solicitations to individuals that advertised help in applying for scholarships, determining that the owner meet one of the definitions for a “covered … The post Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for CFPB in Case Over Deceptive Solicitations first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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3 Ways to Make Your Small Business More Sustainable

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Randa Kriss writes for NerdWallet. Email: rkriss@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Ways to Make Your Small Business More Sustainable originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Daily Digest – December 14. Judge Grants MTD for Lack of Standing; Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for CFPB

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JUDGE GRANTS MTD FOR LACK OF STANDING IN FDCPA CASE WHERE LETTER WAS SENT TO REPRESENTED INDIVIDUAL Sending a letter to an individual who is represented by an attorney is not automatically a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a District Court judge in Illinois has ruled, determining that the injuries alleged to … The post Daily Digest – December 14.

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Judge Grants MTD for Lack of Standing in FDCPA Case Where Letter was Sent to Represented Individual

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Sending a letter to an individual who is represented by an attorney is not automatically a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a District Court judge in Illinois has ruled, determining that the injuries alleged to have been suffered by the plaintiff were not sufficient for the plaintiff to have standing to sue. … The post Judge Grants MTD for Lack of Standing in FDCPA Case Where Letter was Sent to Represented Individual first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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What the December Fed Meeting Means for Markets

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Sam Taube writes for NerdWallet. Email: staube@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @samuel_taube. The article What the December Fed Meeting Means for Markets originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Superlative RM Hires John Curry as Vice President of Business Development

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PHOENIX, AZ – Superlative RM announced today that John Curry has joined the team as the Vice President of Business Development. Curry has over thirty-six years of experience in the ARM industry, having experience in sales and marketing and debt purchasing. This announcement comes as Superlative looks to expand and compete in new markets. Curry … The post Superlative RM Hires John Curry as Vice President of Business Development first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Holiday Travel Chaos is Coming: How to Handle It

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Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @samsambutdif. The article Holiday Travel Chaos is Coming: How to Handle It originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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22 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

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During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant … The post 22 Companies Seeking Collection Talent first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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What Exactly is “Fair” Credit?

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Article updated December 14th, 2022. There’s always a lot of buzz about the extreme ends of the credit scoring spectrum. How can you get excellent credit? What should you do if you have bad credit ? Less attention is paid to fair credit, which is ironic considering that’s where a large segment of consumers land. While credit scoring models and lender standards differ, the average American credit score is often nestled firmly in a range that could be considered fair.

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6 Safety Tips for Taking Taxis When Traveling

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Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article 6 Safety Tips for Taking Taxis When Traveling originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Compliance Roundup - 14 December 2022

CSA

In this issue: Government launches consultation on reform of Consumer Credit Act Chancellor announces ‘Edinburgh Reforms’; CSA chief executive offers initial thoughts Debt Camel reports on StepChange plans for mass IVA variation Scottish Parliament publishes stage 1 report on Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill FCA advises of s165 requests for principal firms regarding their appointed representatives FCA consults on guidance on options for firms supporting existing mortgage borrowers affected

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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A New Car Under Sticker? It’s Possible — but Not by Much

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Philip Reed writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AutoReed. The article A New Car Under Sticker? It’s Possible — but Not by Much originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Global Trade is in for a Rough 2023 After Record Highs in 2022

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Despite high inflation and global supply chain issues, trade rose significantly in 2022. According to a report released Tuesday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the value of global trade is expected rise 12% to almost $32 trillion this year. The significant rise in trade was due to strong growth in the first.

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