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21 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 21 Companies Seeking Collection Talent appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Is Buying a Car a 2-Person Job?

Nerd Wallet

Sure, it’s fun to support your friend when they go car shopping. You get the vicarious thrill of a big purchase and a whiff of intoxicating new car smell. But do you have what it takes to actually help — not hurt — your friend? Before you assume this role, you should know that the. Philip Reed writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AutoReed.

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Elevate Your Collection Strategy with Machine Learning and HeartBeat

True Accord

Debt recovery and collection look quite different in 2022 than it did ten, five, even just a year ago: new channels to reach consumers, larger data sets to analyze, complex regulations that can vary state by state, and so much more. So when it comes to deciding the best way to engage consumers and effectively recover debt, has your strategy evolved to keep up?

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Who's Buying? Knowing the Decision Makers For Your B2B Startup

Enterprise Recovery

You can't build your business or do effective marketing unless you know who you're selling to. These initial decisions will guide your sales and marketing team to be its most successful and scale your company faster. Do you know who's going to be buying your goods or services? Do you know the decision-makers for your B2B startup?

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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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WDWA Judge Dismisses Case Involving Assigned Claim

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Washington has joined his brethren in Oklahoma and dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case filed by an individual who was assigned a claim from a consumer, ruling the plaintiff lacks standing to sue. A copy of the ruling in the case of James v. Puget Sound Collections and … The post WDWA Judge Dismisses Case Involving Assigned Claim appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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ABI’s Industry Viewpoint Interview: Intellectual Property And Bankruptcy

In the Red

I recently had the honor of talking with the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle about the intersection of intellectual property and bankruptcy, as part of ABI’s Industry Viewpoints video series. Bill and I discussed issues ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tempnology decision involving trademark licenses , to Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code , to the very different issues posed when a licensee files bankruptcy and wants to assume or assign an

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CFPB Issues Advisory to Protect Privacy When Companies Compile Personal Data

Consumer Finance

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a legal interpretation to ensure that companies that use and share credit reports and background reports have a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Conn. Regulator Fines Company $10k For Operating Without License

Account Recovery

The Connecticut Department of Banking has levied a $10,000 fine against a company for operating as a consumer collection agency in the state without obtaining the proper license. A copy of the ruling in the matter against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery can be accessed by clicking here. Last June, Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery applied for … The post Conn.

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A Scrap of Hope for Distressed Home Buyers

Nerd Wallet

The first half of 2022 was a catastrophe for home buyers. Skyrocketing mortgage rates and home prices made homeownership unaffordable for millions of renters. At the year’s midpoint, the real-estate landscape remains steeply tilted against home buyers. But the terrain may become less hostile to buyers in months to come. Here’s how we got here. Holden Lewis writes for 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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ABI’s Industry Viewpoint Interview: Intellectual Property And Bankruptcy

In the Red

I recently had the honor of talking with the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle about the intersection of intellectual property and bankruptcy, as part of ABI’s Industry Viewpoints video series. Bill and I discussed issues ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tempnology decision involving trademark licenses , to Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code , to the very different issues posed when a licensee files bankruptcy and wants to assume or assign an

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California Dealership Resolves Telemarketing Prerecorded Message TCPA Class for $2.5M

Troutman Sanders

In late June 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California gave final approval for a $2.5 million class-action settlement in Johnson v. Moss Brothers Auto Group to resolve claims brought against a motor vehicle dealer under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The settlement resolves a class action, pending since 2019, before the Supreme Court’s landmark TCPA decision in Facebook v.

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Getting to Know Carl Harkleroad of Imagined.Cloud

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Carl Harkleroad

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5 Reasons Why You Haven’t Switched Banks

Nerd Wallet

Higher savings rates, lower fees, and better customer service: For every reason that motivates you to switch banks for checking or savings accounts, there’s an opposite reason to avoid the hassle. Changing banks, however, doesn’t happen often. Only 4% of customers switched banks in a year, according to J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction.

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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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ABI’s Industry Viewpoint Interview: Intellectual Property And Bankruptcy

In the Red

. I recently had the honor of talking with the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle about the intersection of intellectual property and bankruptcy, as part of ABI’s Industry Viewpoints video series. Bill and I discussed issues ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tempnology decision involving trademark licenses , to Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code , to the very different issues posed when a licensee files bankruptcy and wants to assume or assign an inbound IP lic

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CFPB moves to reduce fees charged by debt collectors

Public Citizen

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week issued an advisory opinion affirming that federal law often prohibits debt collectors from charging “pay-to-pay” fees. These charges, commonly described by debt collectors as “convenience fees,” are imposed on consumers who want to make a payment in a particular way, such as online or by phone. The press release, with a link to the advisory opinion, is here.

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Judge Denies MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Cease Request

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that “reasonable juror” could determine that a collector acted with “requisite intent” when it made 12 calls to an individual after being notified that the individual no longer wanted to be contacted about an unpaid debt because he had been … The post Judge Denies MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Cease Request appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Are 0% Interest Student Loans Better Than $10K Cancellation?

Nerd Wallet

Cancellation is the most popular proposal to address student loan debt, but it isn’t the only one out there. With the interest-free student loan payment pause in its third year, some wonder if 0% interest on student loans is a better answer. “I think this COVID pause has really illustrated — hopefully for policymakers but. Cecilia Clark writes for NerdWallet.

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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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Insolvency service advises on use of Private Debt Collection Agencies

UK debt collections

The Insolvency has issued a statement on its use of Private Debt Collection Agencies this week. The notice advises that the Insolvency Service may used private debt collectors to recover income payment arrangements from bankrupt individuals. It also refers to collecting payments from companies that are in liquidation. It is assumed the public notice has been issued for the avoidance of doubt for any private individuals.

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When to Place Accounts for Collection

Debt RR

If a commercial account goes unpaid for an extended period of time, there will come a point when the business doing the billing takes additional action to recover the money. The delinquent account is put in collections. An account placed in collections has the potential to be paid in full, partially, or not at all. The question is when to place an account in collection.

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CFPB Issues Guidance on FCRA’s Permissible Purpose Requirements

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued another advisory opinion yesterday with respect to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, this time tackling the permissible purpose requirement of the statute, while also issuing a reminder that there are circumstances under which violators of the FCRA could face criminal prosecution. A copy of the advisory opinion can … The post CFPB Issues Guidance on FCRA’s Permissible Purpose Requirements appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Title Jumping: What It Is and How to Fix It for Your Car

Nerd Wallet

Title jumping is when someone purchases a car and then resells it without having titled it in their own name. Also known as floating a title, the practice is illegal. A title is a record of the vehicle’s ownership history kept by the state. Title jumping leaves no trace of the previous owner, leaving the. Benjamin Din writes for NerdWallet. Email: bdin@nerdwallet.com.

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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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10 year ban for dodgy Director

UK debt collections

The insolvency service has issued a huge 10 year ban to a rogue director following investigations. Grigorijs Hacaturjancs, 34, originally from Latvia, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan. Grigorijs Hacaturjancs was director of Beauty & Melody Shop Ltd which was incorporated in 2015 and operated as an online retailer for hair and beauty products.

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CFPB Urges States to Regulate Consumer Reporting, Weighing in on Limited FCRA Preemption of State Law

Troutman Sanders

On June 28, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule , encouraging states to enact more laws regulating consumer reporting, arguing that states’ powers are only constrained in limited ways by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The CFPB believes that states have the ability to enact state-level laws that are stricter than the FCRA, including outright prohibitions on reporting many kinds of truthful information about consumers, with only “limited preemption ex

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VIDEO: ACA International CEO Shares Details About Upcoming Convention

Account Recovery

Scott Purcell, the chief executive of ACA International, wants you to know that whatever is keeping you awake at night, whatever issues you and your agency are going through, the association’s upcoming convention has educational content that will help you get through it. “I know that there are many issues our agency members are facing … The post VIDEO: ACA International CEO Shares Details About Upcoming Convention appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Does Financing a Business Work?

Nerd Wallet

Business financing is money that helps you start, run or grow your business. You can get small-business financing by taking out a business loan or another kind of debt, like a business line of credit. You can also raise money from supporters or invest your own money. With debt-based financing, you’ll have to pay back. Rosalie Murphy writes for NerdWallet.

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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