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Using Email in Omnichannel Debt Collection—Set Up for Success Before Hitting “Send”

True Accord

Email has come a long way from the mass blast messagingdeveloping, customizing, and optimizing intelligent email strategies has shown success in both engagement and repayment rates in debt collection. But there’s more that goes into harnessing this channel than just hitting send and hoping for the best. Heres how creditors and collectors can strategically leverage email in debt collection communications to enhance engagement, maintain compliance, and drive repayments.

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Judge Dismisses FDCPA Claims Against Owner of Debt

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Arizona has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff failed to sufficiently establish the defendant’s status as a “debt collector” under the statute and did not plead adequate facts to support the alleged violations. The background: The dispute stemmed from a credit card account the plaintiff opened in 2016 with the original creditor.

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Injunction Lifted, Then Reinstated – Beneficial Ownership Information Was Due January 13, 2025, But Now On Hold

Jimerson Firm

(Update as of 12/27/24): In a shocking turn of events, on December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its own Order issued earlier this week (see below), resulting in a reinstatement of the injunction on filing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. This means that as of this blog post, there is no firm deadline on when you need to file your BOI.

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CFPB Orders Equifax to Pay $15 Million for Improper Investigations of Credit Reporting Errors

Consumer Finance

The CFPB took action against Equifax, the nationwide consumer reporting agency, for its failure to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.

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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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Understanding the Acid Test: A Critical Financial Metric for Business Success

Burt and Associates

In the world of business, financial health is everything. Companies thrive or falter based on their ability to manage resources effectively and meet short-term obligations. Enter the acid test , also known as the quick ratio , a vital financial metric that helps assess a companys immediate liquidity. This ratio provides insight into whether a business can cover its short-term liabilities without relying on the sale of inventory, making it an invaluable tool for business owners and financial mana

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The Signature Matters When Interpreting If a Guarantee Is Personal or Corporate

FFGN COLLECT NY

A guarantee is a written promise by one person to pay another’s debt. In a commercial setting, a guarantee is typically the promise of an owner or officer to pay the debt of a corporate entity should it default on its obligation. A commercial guarantee provides additional security and consideration for the creditor. It’s an additional incentive for the corporate entity to fulfill its obligations.

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CFPB Orders Operator of Cash App to Pay $175 Million and Fix Its Failures on Fraud

Consumer Finance

The CFPB ordered Block, the operator of the peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, to refund consumers $120 million and pay a penalty of $55 million.

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Living Wills vs. Healthcare Directives: What Boulder, Colorado Families Need to Know

Debt Free Colorado

Your health, your choiceunderstand how living wills and healthcare directives protect your decisions. Planning ahead gives you peace of mind. It ensures your loved ones wont have to make tough medical decisions alone. But what if they dont know what you want? Disagreements can happen. Without clear legal instructions , doctors may follow standard procedures that dont align with your wishes.

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Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA, FCCPA Case Over Parking Debt

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Florida has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss claims it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act in a ruling that seems potentially problematic in terms of the definition of debt collector and when a debt is in default. The background: The case stems from a parking fee dispute at a private garage in Miami.

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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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A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Collection Industry News

Advocate Health, one of Americas largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today promoting itselfas a leader in the effort to solve the nations medical debt crisis. The non-profit hospital system says it has revamped its billing and collection practices and boosted the number of patients who qualify for charity care.

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CFPB Sues Capital One for Cheating Consumers Out of More Than $2 Billion in Interest Payments on Savings Accounts

Consumer Finance

The CFPB sued Capital One for cheating millions of consumers out of more than $2 billion in interest.

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Improve Operational Efficiency: Key Insights from Our Latest Webinar

PDC Flow

In todays fast-paced business world, operational efficiency is key to staying ahead. Businesses face constant challenges in streamlining business processes, maintaining compliance, and enhancing customer experiencesall while keeping operational costs low. To help address these issues, PDCflow recently hosted a webinar titled Boost Operational Efficiency with Bulk Flows, Custom Branding, and Automated Reminders, featuring Kristen Makanoa, our resident workflow expert and Product Manager.

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Compliance Digest – January 13

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group,P.C. –ComplianceSupport – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management Turnkey Speech Analytics.And Our NewBLG360Program Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visitwww.bedardlawgroup.com, emailJohn H.

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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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Gin Company seen on Dragons Den, collapses with Business debts

UK debt collections

Didsbury Gin was founded by best friends and gin lovers Liam Manton and Mark Smallwood in 2017, who according to the brands website, wanted to take gin to the next level. A year after founding the brand, the pair won a 75,000 (US$88,952) grant after appearing on BBC television series Dragons Den , which in return would take a 10% stake in their business.

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CFPB Orders Honda’s Auto Financing Arm to Pay $12.8 Million for COVID-19 and Other Credit Reporting Failures

Consumer Finance

The CFPB ordered the American Honda Finance Corporation to pay $12.8 million for reporting inaccurate information that affected the credit reports of 300,000 people.

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Form Matters When Interpreting If a Guaranty Is Personal or Corporate

FFGN COLLECT NY

A guaranty is a written promise by one person to pay another’s debt. In a commercial setting, a guaranty is typically the promise of an owner or officer to pay the debt of a corporate entity should it default on its obligation. A commercial guaranty provides additional security and consideration for the creditor. It’s an additional incentive for the corporate entity to fulfill its obligations.

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Judge Dismisses TCPA Case Against Collector

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Telephone Consumer Protection Act case after it was accused of using an automated telephone dialing system when attempting to contact the plaintiff, ruling that the plaintiff’s allegations were insufficient to support the claim. The background: The case stemmed from a series of phone calls made by the defendant, a debt collection company, to the plaintiff’s personal cell phone between May and Jul

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

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!

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Understanding Cybersecurity Law in Florida

Jimerson Firm

In todays digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. With increasing cyber threats and data breaches, it is essential to understand the legal frameworks that govern the protection of information systems. In Florida, specific statutes and regulations address cybersecurity, imposing obligations on organizations to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with state laws.

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CFPB Proposes Rule to Ban Contract Clauses that Strip Away Fundamental Freedoms

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule that would stop financial companies from forcing Americans to choose between participating in the financial system or giving up their rights, including those guaranteed by the Constitution.

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Working at Onguard: Meet Natascha 

On Guard

When starting your career as a pedagogist and a dance teacher, you dont expect to end up excelling in B2B sales. But these two might not be so far apart. For Natascha, the link is clear: persuasion and instilling enthusiasm. This is her story. She has been working at Onguard for 24 years, she loves philosophy and art, and she is Onguards go-to person for sustainability, a former active member of the work council, the organisations Unicef project team member, and a gender diversity advocate.

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Collection Industry Faces Challenges Amid Growth and Innovation

Account Recovery

Key trends: The debt collection industry is undergoing a period of substantial transformation, according to a report released yesterday by TransUnion. With the rise in account volumes driven by external factors like inflation and a fluctuating economy, debt collectors are faced with the dual challenge of managing more accounts with decreasing collectability.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Which Generations Are The Most Responsible Savers?

The Kaplan Group

A new study by The Kaplan Group explores the relationship between generational spending patterns and geographical cost of living. It also examines how location-based cost of living impacts savings potential more significantly than raw income, with lower-cost states demonstrating higher savings scores despite lower median incomes. Key Takeaways Gen X demonstrates the highest potential for savings, with an annual savings potential of $27,200.

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CFPB Research Reveals Heavy Buy Now, Pay Later Use Among Borrowers with High Credit Balances and Multiple Pay-in-Four Loans

Consumer Finance

The CFPB released a study finding one fifth of consumers used Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans in 2022, and many held simultaneous loans from multiple lenders.

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CFPB Aims to Stop Debt Collectors From Contacting Borrowers at Work

Collection Industry News

TheConsumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) is working to prevent unlawful debt collection targeting consumers at their workplace. The regulator said in a Thursday (Jan. 2)blog postthat it continues to crack down on companies that harass consumers, pointingto actions it took in2014and2018against debt collectorsthatcontacted borrowers or their employers at work.

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Collector Sued for Contacting Plaintiff at Work

Account Recovery

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv