Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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Are Things Good or Bad?

Account Recovery

Normally, companies in the accounts receivable management industry are like a school of fish — they all move in the same direction at the same time. When things are good, they are good for everyone. When things are bad, everyone suffers.

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Amici Argue for Narrow Interpretation of National Bank Act Preemption

Troutman Sanders

A group of non-profit consumer advocacy organizations, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators filed two separate briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit decision holding that New York’s escrow interest law is preempted by the National Bank Act (NBA) under the “ordinary legal principles of pre-emption.

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Daily Digest – December 20. Banned Collector Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud; Regulators Fine Bank $36M for Freezing Accounts During Pandemic

Account Recovery

Banned Collector Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud Are Things Good or Bad?

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Can You Restore A Dissolved Company? Our Guide

Hudson Weir

Company restoration after the directors or other parties dissolved it is certainly doable, but not always straightforward. In this guide we’ll explore the reasons why former directors may want to restore a company, plus what the process involves. At the time of writing, the number of company strike offs is increasing. According to the latest figures from Companies House , between July and September 2023, there were 161,761 company dissolutions in the UK.

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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23 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.

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Banned Collector Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud

Account Recovery

A federal judge yesterday sentenced Greg MacKinnon to three years in prison for defrauding the U.S. government out of more than $3 million in taxes on income that was earned running a debt collection scam that bilked millions from unsuspecting individuals.

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CFPB Reports That College-Sponsored Financial Products Have Higher Fees and Less Favorable Terms

Troutman Sanders

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released its 14th annual report to Congress in fulfillment of its requirements under the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act. For the report, the CFPB reviewed information available on college websites on the financial products offered directly to students or jointly marketed to students with third-party providers.

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Regulators Fine Bank $36M for Freezing Accounts During Pandemic

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reached separate settlements with U.S. Bank yesterday that will see the financial services company pay $36 million in fines and restitution to consumers for blocking access to unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Member Spotlight: Gain Confidence with Certifications

NACM

Confidence plays a key role in the success of a credit professional. You must be confident in your qualifications, experience and expertise to perform to the best of your ability. With NACM's six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals will not only gain invaluable knowledge and a stronger skill set, but they will gain confid.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

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.