In the Red
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval.
Debtor Daddy
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Sports Accounting Australia (SAA) is all about sports. They’ve been assisting national and state sporting bodies across Australia with their finance and business planning for over a decade. Already a huge proponent of Xero and other cloud-based accounting solutions, being a paperless firm has allowed SAA to leverage their employees to a level that allows them to support their clients’ goals effectively and efficiently.
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C2C
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
It’s tempting to hire quickly to fill a position, especially if you’re feeling desperate. But the end result of a bad hire can be significant and costly. The hiring decision should not be based solely on presentation. To hire well, Read More » The post How To Hire the Right Person appeared first on C2C Resources Commercial Debt Collection Agency.
Debt
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Typically, a decrease in the federal funds rate means your credit card APR should fall as well, but that’s not what is happening lately in the U.S. economy. Banks have backed themselves into a corner with an influx of cash-back and travel rewards credit cards, dishing out perks they can’t afford. Now, consumers are paying […]. The post Why Credit Card APR’s Are Rising, Despite Fed’s Third Rate Cut of 2019 appeared first on Debt.org.
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.
Katabat
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 12, 2019 — Katabat, a leading global supplier of debt management software solutions, has launched Easy Collect, a powerful, yet easy to deploy, mobile payment portal for lenders and debt collection agencies. Easy Collect is the industry’s simplest, fastest digital payments solution, allowing lenders and agencies to reach borrowers via integrated email and SMS messaging and creating a hassle-free payment experience that helps increase collections. “Our clients w
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In the Red
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval.
Debtor Daddy
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
At Debtor Daddy we don’t just believe in the power of technology, we also believe in the power of the human touch. ? ? Alongside our smart software, our experienced Receivables Specialists, based in New Zealand, work as your virtual employees. ? They become part of your extended accounts receivable team which you can easily scale up or down each month according to your business and cash flow needs.?
Fico Collections
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
The Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) is a UK payments industry initiative designed to reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud (APP fraud). Over the past decade, there has been an ever increasing stream of APP fraud where social engineering techniques are used to trick people or representatives of businesses to send money from their bank accounts to a fraudster.
Taurus Collect
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
As we approach Christmas and New Year 2020, more and more business owners will be searching for debt collector companies. More often in a bid to collect as many payments as possible, particularly before the *long Winter break. *believe me for some businesses the Winter break is a long time! So its important that you keep on top of your cashflow around this time, but its also equally important to know which debt collector companies you can trust.
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.
Optio Solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Auditing third party collection agencies is standard procedure among corporate clients in today’s business world. The reason for conducting audits is simple. Clients want to confirm that agencies are protecting their interest with compliant practices and efficient collection efforts that result in a favorable return on investment, brand protection, and customer retention.
CSA
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, the CSA will be hosting its first Learning and Development Conference on 4 February 2020. Tickets cost ?50 per person and bookings are now open. Keynote speaker - Brad Burton. As well as fronting the CSA's #heretohelp campaign , Brad is an English entrepreneur and motivational speaker who founded the international business networking group 4Networking.
In the Red
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Each year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and technically subject to Congressional disapproval.
Consumer Finance Watch
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Diana M. Eng and Alina Levi. In U.S. Bank N.A. v. Gordon , 176 A.D.3d 1006 (2d Dept. 2019), the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, held that a notice of default stating that if the loan was not made current, the lender “will automatically accelerate [the] loan,” was “merely an expression of future intent” and therefore did not accelerate the borrowers’ debt.
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.
Luftman, Heck & Associates.
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Facing the prospect of filing bankruptcy can be daunting. At a time when you’re under serious financial stress, you have to figure out if seeking legal protection from your creditors is the right move and what are the long term effects of doing so. Your decision may be further complicated if you are self-employed as an independent contractor or are a sole proprietor of a small business.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
If you’re still waiting on cash, checks or money orders, there’s a better way. Consumers want, and you can offer them, electronic payment processing, via credit or debit card. Many law firms avoid this option, because of payment processing fees associated with these systems; but, the fact of the matter is that electronic payment processing tools get you more money, sooner -- and, even assuming the processing fees attached to these accounts, they still cost less than traditional payment methods w
Consumer Financial Services Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
On November 14, 2019, the House Committee on Financial Services passed the following bills which would amend the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and tighten consumer protections. The bills will now make their way to full House for further consideration. The Ending Debt Collection Harassment Act of 2019 (H.R. 5021 ) is a response to the proposed Debt Collection Rules and proposes to prohibit a debt collector from contacting a consumer by email or text message without a consumer’s conse
CSA
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
By Peter Wallwork, CSA CEO. What can the public sector learn from the private sector in terms of best-practice debt collection? The UK government has been building closer working partnerships with the debt collection and debt advice sectors since 2016 when it established a ?Fairness Group? to support a wider mission of reducing debt-related mental health and suicide.
Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer
Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!
BN Lawyers
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Robert “R.J.” Shannon joined the Equal Access to Justice Society of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers program. Members of the Equal Access to Justice Society commit to minimum pro bono legal services to low income residents of the Houston area and contribute to continuing legal education programs to promote effective pro bono representation by its members.
Collections Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
At The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC , we fight to get your business paid on your judgment debt as well as for the services and materials you have provided for which debtors have failed to pay in a timely manner. Using our aggressive and relentless collection tactics, we can use attachments and injunctions to freeze your delinquent debtor’s assets and speed up repayment.
Optio Solutions
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
“Be Prepared” has been the motto of the Boy Scouts of America ever since the youth organization was founded in 1910. It should also be the motto of any tax season collection strategy. To a scout, the motto translates to being ready and equipped for any life situation. To a third party collection agency, “be… The post Be Prepared: the Motto of a Tax Season Collection Strategy appeared first on Optio.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Most practicing lawyers are immersed in legal technology, without following the news about legal technology. I understand that: I use Microsoft Office everyday; but, I don’t follow the news about Microsoft’s larger machinations. Of course, legal technology is a smaller subset of technology; and, many states have now added Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 of their lawyers’ rules of professional conduct, which suggest s that a lawyer’s general competency is tied to her competency respecting the use of law fi
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Consumer Financial Services Law
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a Florida bankruptcy court’s denial of plaintiff’s motion for sanctions. In doing so, the Court rejected the consumer’s attempt to import the FDCPA’s “least sophisticated consumer” standard to its discharge violation analysis. Roth v. Nationstar Mortg., LLC, (In Re Roth) 935 F.3d 1270 (11th Cir. 2019). In Roth , the consumer filed a Chapter 13 and indicated in her petition that she was surrendering certain non-homestead property which was subject to the mor
CSA
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
By Peter Wallwork, CSA CEO. Existing funding models for the Financial Ombudsman are not as flawed as they are painted. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) recently launched a consultation on future funding that pre-supposes the current funding model is flawed and isn?t working. In our opinion, however, the current model - where firms that generate the larger number of complaints account for a commensurately higher proportion of the funding ?
BN Lawyers
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Manuel “Manny” Newburger has been admitted as an attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Newburger is now admitted to practice in the states of Texas, Colorado and Massachusetts. He was also recently admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He has now been admitted to practice in over 20 federal district courts. .
CSA
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
By Peter Wallwork, CSA CEO. The #debtthreat campaign is talking to the wrong audience. Compliance can take a great deal of credit for bringing greater consistency in how a service is delivered, and in protecting consumers with common standards of treatment. Compliance also helps to protect the businesses themselves, assuring them that if they adhere to agreed processes and systems that they will not fall foul of their regulator, or leave themselves open to vexatious complaints.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
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