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Getting to Know Zack Ali of Cedar Financial and Remote Scouts

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I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.

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Unpaid Council Tax Debt hits £6bn pounds

UK debt collections

Latest data published by the Department for Levelling Up , Housing and Communities (DLUHC) show unpaid council tax debt has reached a total of £6 billion as of 31stMarch 2024. This shows a 9% year-on-year rise and an 71% increase since before the pandemic – the total outstanding arrears stood at £3.5 billion in 2019 to 2020. Over the same period, the average amount of unpaid council tax debt per StepChange client has risen by over 50% from £1,146 in 2019 to £1,726 in 2023.

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Daily Digest – June 20. Getting to Know Zack Ali of Cedar Financial and Remote Scouts; Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Different Debt That Was Disputed

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Getting to Know Zack Ali of Cedar Financial and Remote Scouts Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Different Debt That Was Disputed Student Loan Debt to Have ‘Major’ Influence on How 30% of Consumers Vote: Survey Chatbots are Transforming Financial Services: Report WORTH NOTING: What we might be able to learn from […]

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A Busy Summer for the CFPB—And Consumers Will Benefit in the Long Run

True Accord

It’s already been a busy summer for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—Supreme Court rulings, fine print warnings, new registries, and more—all in the continued effort to better protect consumers’ financial health and wellbeing. Before we dive into the latest CFPB news, let’s have a refresher on what this bureau is and why it is so important: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, was formed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Refo

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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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Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Different Debt That Was Disputed

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When you are being sought after for a number of unpaid debts, it can be difficult to keep track of your activities.

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Student Loan Debt to Have ‘Major’ Influence on How 30% of Consumers Vote: Survey

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Consumers’ views on student loan debt are going to play a major factor in who wins November’s presidential election, according to the results of a survey conducted by Bankrate.

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How to Achieve Timely Financial Close: Tips for Finance Managers

Burt and Associates

Tips for Finance Managers In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance managers face significant challenges in promptly closing financial accounts. Delays in financial close can lead to missed deadlines, increased stress, and potentially costly errors. This blog post will provide practical tips to help finance managers streamline their processes and achieve timely financial close, easing frustrations and alleviating fears of missed deadlines.

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Chatbots are Transforming Financial Services: Report

Account Recovery

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are transforming the banking sector, offering significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced customer satisfaction, according to a published report. These digital assistants are set to revolutionize customer service and internal operations within financial institutions.