Account Recovery
MAY 8, 2024
The turnaround under new leadership at PRA Group is continuing — the company reported net income of $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared with a net loss of $59 million during the same period a year ago.
Consumer Finance
MAY 8, 2024
The CFPB issued a new report finding consumers encounter numerous problems with credit card rewards programs.
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Account Recovery
MAY 8, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) yesterday announced an enforcement action against Chime Financial, a San Francisco-based fintech company, for not providing timely refunds to customers after closing their accounts. This delay affected thousands of consumers, compelling many to turn to costly credit solutions to meet essential expenses.
Jimerson Firm
MAY 8, 2024
The ultimate test of a binding settlement agreement is whether the parties to the agreement have a “meeting of the minds,” which is a mutual understanding of the essential terms of the agreement. At least one court in Florida has now ruled emails between attorneys can constitute an enforceable settlement agreement if the parties’ counsel had clear and unequivocal authority from the client to settle the case and correspondence between the parties’ attorneys showed that no essential terms of
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.
Account Recovery
MAY 8, 2024
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.
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Account Recovery
MAY 8, 2024
A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case — albeit on the grounds the plaintiff lacked standing — after the defendant was accused of failing to fully inform the plaintiff about what would happen if a partial payment was made on […]
Consumer Finance Watch
MAY 8, 2024
Financial institutions, credit furnishers, debt collectors, and other businesses reporting consumer information to credit reporting agencies should take note that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to impose a bright-line rule that only purely factual or transcription errors are actionable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”).
Sawin & Shea
MAY 8, 2024
For many Americans, owning a home is a major part of the American Dream. However, dealing with financial hardships like bankruptcy can make that dream seem out of reach. But, Can You Buy a House After Chapter 7 with a Co-Signer? If you’ve gone through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you may be wondering if homeownership is still possible for you, especially if your credit has taken a major hit.
FFGN COLLECT NY
MAY 8, 2024
In April, following an investigation by Attorney General Leticia James’ office, Pathward (formerly known as MetaBank) was required to refund money to account holders after unlawfully sending frozen deposits to creditors. In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the bank accounts. Between 2016 and 2022, Pathward wrongfully froze 1,400 bank accounts belonging to New Yorkers.
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.
NACM
MAY 8, 2024
Credit professionals must consistently learn to advance their careers, whether through on-the-job training and experience or formal education, supported by their company's assistance. By earning designations through NACM's Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can learn and enhance their skillset in various aspects of B2B credit.
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