Wed.Mar 29, 2023

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20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

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 20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Create a New Data Set on Small Business Lending in America

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule required by Congress to increase transparency in small business lending, promote economic development, and combat unlawful discrimination.

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Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defense in TCPA Case, But Leaves Door Open on Consent

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New York has partially granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act and denied the plaintiff’s motion, in a case that illustrates possessing an individual’s cell phone number is not guaranteed to prove consent to contact that number. A copy of the ruling in the … The post Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defense in TCPA Case, But Leaves Door Open on Consent first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Is the Remote Work Boom Busting?

Nerd Wallet

Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AnnaHelhoski. The article Is the Remote Work Boom Busting? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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Defendant in FDCPA Case Ordered to Pay $45k in Fees For Not Disclosing Subpoenaed Employee Had Suffered Stroke

Account Recovery

A Magistrate Court judge in New York has ordered the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action case to pay $44,895 in attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs for waiting six months to disclose that one of its employees — that the plaintiffs were seeking to depose — had suffered a stroke and … The post Defendant in FDCPA Case Ordered to Pay $45k in Fees For Not Disclosing Subpoenaed Employee Had Suffered Stroke first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Most People Falling Behind on Bills for Non-Monetary Reasons: Survey

Account Recovery

The fact that more Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck these days has them focusing more on taking care of their short-term financial needs rather than doing more planning for the future, according to the results of a nationwide survey. Nearly 80% of those who participated in the survey said they would struggle financially if they missed … The post Most People Falling Behind on Bills for Non-Monetary Reasons: Survey first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Should You Get a Business Loan With a Cosigner?

Nerd Wallet

Olivia Chen writes for NerdWallet. Email: ochen@nerdwallet.com. The article Should You Get a Business Loan With a Cosigner? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Daily Digest – March 29. Judge Partially Grants MSJ For Defense in TCPA Case; Defendant Ordered to Pay $45k in Fees in FDCPA Class Action

Account Recovery

JUDGE PARTIALLY GRANTS MSJ FOR DEFENSE IN TCPA CASE, BUT LEAVES DOOR OPEN ON CONSENT A District Court judge in New York has partially granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act and denied the plaintiff’s motion, in a case that illustrates possessing an individual’s cell phone number is not … The post Daily Digest – March 29.

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How to Get Cash From a Credit Card

Nerd Wallet

Sara Rathner writes for NerdWallet. Email: srathner@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @sarakrathner. The article How to Get Cash From a Credit Card originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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Luxury Car retailer in liquidation with debts of £1.14m

UK debt collections

Liquidators have listed 61 creditors owed a combined total of £1.14m after luxury car retailer Autovogue slipped into liquidation this month. Documents filed with Companies House yesterday (March 26) showed that BCA Partner Finance was the main creditor of Staffordshire-based Autovogue, which ceased trading in February – leaving a trail of dissatisfied customers.

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Will My Disability Benefits Change at Retirement Age?

Nerd Wallet

Kate Ashford, CSA® writes for NerdWallet. Email: kashford@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kateashford. The article Will My Disability Benefits Change at Retirement Age? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Credit Card Late Fee Rule Published in Federal Register and Open for Comments

Troutman Sanders

As discussed here , on February 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule that would amend Regulation Z to: 1) decrease the safe harbor for credit card late fees to $8 and eliminate altogether a higher safe harbor amount for subsequent late payments; 2) eliminate the annual inflation adjustments for the late fee safe harbor amount; and 3) mandate that late fees must not exceed 25% of the required minimum payment.

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How to Price a Product

Nerd Wallet

Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet. Email: lanthony@nerdwallet.com. The article How to Price a Product originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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?

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House Passes Bill Amending FDCPA To Set A Two-Year Limitation Before Collecting On Medical Debts

Troutman Sanders

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill, H.R. 1773 , that seeks to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The proposed amendment would include a two-year bar on the collection of medical debts from the date first payment on the debt is due. The bill was introduced by Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib (D) and has already passed in the House of Representatives.

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How to Market a Product

Nerd Wallet

Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet. Email: lanthony@nerdwallet.com. The article How to Market a Product originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Second Circuit Holds CFPB’s Funding Structure Is Constitutional

Consumer Finance Watch

Diana M. Eng, Louise Bowes Marencik, and Jonathan K. Moore ● Entities regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, mortgage servicers, debt collectors, and other financial services providers, should take note that the Second Circuit has … Continue reading → The post Second Circuit Holds CFPB’s Funding Structure Is Constitutional appeared first on Consumer Finance Watch.

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Director Rohit Chopra’s Prepared Remarks at the NCRC Just Economy Conference

Consumer Finance

Director Chopra delivered prepared remarks at the Just Economy Conference hosted by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition in Washington, DC.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.

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Reflecting on ICRM Course Progress

NACM

As I wrap up module 10 for FCIB's International Credit Risk & Management (ICRM) course, I'm amazed at how far I've come starting with limited knowledge of international credit. From learning about the three extra C's of credit (country, culture and currency), establishing credit lines in payment terms and letters of credit, I still can't believ.

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Prepared Panel Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, at the American Bar Association Spring Meeting

Consumer Finance

Director Chopra delivered prepared remarks at the American Bar Association Spring Meeting.

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Why is Omnichannel Engagement Critical for Debt Recovery Today? Statistics, Success Stories, and Industry Insights

True Accord

Reaching consumers can feel harder than ever these days, so struggling to engage delinquent customers can leave some businesses ready to accept losses as just another “cost of doing business.” With 75% of Americans reporting that they will never answer calls from unknown numbers, even the most targeted scoring model for calling has low chances of recovering funds.

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La CFPB Finaliza Normativa para Crear un Nuevo Conjunto de Datos para el Crédito a la Pequeña Empresa en el País

Consumer Finance

CFPB finaliza normativa exigida por el Congreso para aumentar transparencia en el crédito a la pequeña empresa, promover desarrollo y combatir discriminación.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

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.