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At A Glance Newsletter
Friday, January 21, 2005
THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtmarketplace.com/glance.html Friday, January 21, 2005 The DEBT CONNECTION website offers a searchable database of service providers and suppliers, for more information go to http://www.debtconnection.com. Check listings by category on DEBT CONNECTION Master Search by going to: http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp For more information on detailed profiles please go to: http://www.debtconnection.com/advertising.asp DEBT BUYERS' SAFARI 2005 Debt Buyers' Association is holding it's 8th Annual DBA Conference on February 8 -10, 2005 at The Mirage Casino-Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Buyers and Sellers of Debt Portfolios, Collection Attorneys, Agencies and Recovery Professionals, Consumer Lenders, Investment Bankers and Consulting Agencies, as well as Industry Vendors are all welcome to participate. This year's line up will include informative speakers and presentations to keep you and your company up-to-date about industry topics and emerging concerns. You will also have plenty of time to meet and network with other industry professionals and of course participate in the Annual Golf Classic being held at the Paiute Golf Resort. Information can be found at the Debt Buyers' Association Website at: http://www.debtbuyers.com/event.php3 or by phone (562) 903-7222. FAKE DEBT COLLECTOR TO SERVE TIME FOR FRAUD A Sunrise man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for running a scam in which the government said he fraudulently promised to collect delinquent accounts receivable for businesses across the country. http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2005/01/17/daily41.html WAL-MART AND GE CONSUMER FINANCE PLAN TO ISSUE A NEW CREDIT CARD ON THE DISCOVER NETWORK Wal-Mart, GE Consumer Finance and Discover Financial Services, a business unit of Morgan Stanley, today announced plans to launch a new credit card on the Discover Network in a milestone agreement that will offer Wal-Mart customers more ways and places to save. http://www.walmartfacts.com/newsdesk/article.aspx?id=905 NEW CALL CENTER IN HOPKINS COUNTY TO EMPLOY NEARLY 200 A company that processes electronic payments is opening a call center in Hopkins County which will employ nearly 200 people. http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/local/10692059.htm CAMCO PORTFOLIO AUCTIONED OFF TODAY Federal Judge Robert Gettleman last week ordered the public auction, which will be conducted by court-appointed receiver Jay Steinberg, with the assistance of New York investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050119/BUSINESS07/501190323/1002 CALL CENTER JOB LOSSES MAY MOUNT, EXPERTS SAY In the wake of JPMorgan Chase's announcement Wednesday that it would cut 1,900 call center jobs in Tampa, industry experts said more job losses are likely here as financial services firms continue to consolidate and trim costs in back-office operations. http://news.tbo.com/news/MGBY012XX3E.html The Debt Marketplace News Special Report: Debt Buyers Research 2002 Research conducted in 2002. Approximately 90 buyers responded to questions regarding Market Trends, Purchase Trends, Collection Efforts, Valuation, and Post Purchase Issues. The survey was conducted jointly by Resource Management Services, Inc. and The Debt Marketplace, Inc. Price: $49.00. Click here for the order form: http://www.debtmarketplace.com/tdmresearch2002.pdf THE BEST OF THE AGENCY EXAMINER A text for Collection and Recovery professionals; this publication brings together over 15 years of the industry in one extraordinary volume. Find good, solid instruction and get the answers you need today! $149.00 + S&H To order, click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/examiner.php3 BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MARCH 3-4, 2005 It is designed for first-time buyers and sellers, or experienced professionals interested in fine-tuning their skills, these courses include detailed analysis in Market Overview, Defining Your Needs, Due Diligence, Contracts, Pricing, Strategies, and Measurement Methods. http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyer-seller101.html DEBTCONNECTION.COM & DEBTSEARCH.COM CONTINUE TO GROW & EXPAND The industry Websites, http://www.debtsearch.com & http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more. NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM and DEBTSEARCH.COM: PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE - FOR SALE To view all listed portfolios and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolioforsale.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/pavail2.html New additions and updates this week include: $393,275.93 - Credit Cards 18 months 2nds and 3rds LA, OK Routhmeir Sterling, Inc. (800) 426-8648 To View on DEBTCONNECTION.COM http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?96 To View on DEBTSEARCH.COM http://www.debtmarketplace.com/ccard.html#RSI01212005 PORTFOLIOS WANTED - TO BUY To view all listed portfolios and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/portfoliowanted.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/pwant2.html New additions this week include: Professional Placement Services, LLC(PPS) 414-220-4100 QUALITY CREDIT INC. 845-352-1700 DEBT BUYERS To view all listed debt buyers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/debtbuyers.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyers-matrix.html New additions and updates this week include: QUALITY CREDIT INC. 845-352-1700 Encore Capital Group, Inc 858-309-6966 DEBT SELLERS To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/sellers-matrix.html New additions and updates this week include: QUALITY CREDIT INC. 845-352-1700 CONSULTANTS To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?13 DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/consultants-and-brokers-matrix.html New additions this week include: Resource Management Services, Inc. 562-906-1101 Consultants COLLECTION SERVICES To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/collection-services.html New additions and updates this week include: Swisher-Wilbanks, LLC 800-460-2596 Agency Professional Placement Services, LLC(PPS) 414-220-4100 Agency Associated Credit Services, Inc., 800-409-4313 Agency Consumer Account Systems, Inc. 561-450-1822 Agency Delivery Financial Services, LLC 480-348-1146 Agency Javitch, Block & Rathbone Attorneys at Law 866-881-2400 Attorney Pope & Levy Co., LPA 614-898-5200 Attorney Castel, Inc. 978-236-1000 Predictive Dialers Lighthouse Partners Solutions 626-318-2100 Skip Tracing Global Software 888-682-5565 Software Resource Management Services, Inc 562-906-1101 Training UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS For all upcoming industry events, check http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institue Practicing Law Institute New York City, NY February 28-March 1, 2005 800-260-4754 www.pli.edu DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles are indexed by major search engines. It's a great way to add exposure to your company and/or website. SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE This At A Glance report is sponsored by The Debt Marketplace. Our firm specializes in assisting buyers and sellers in all aspects of the transaction process, including... Marketing your portfolio. Due Diligence for Buyers and Sellers. Evaluating the viability of a sale. Addressing pricing, contract and negotiation considerations. Attaining the most efficient transition possible, while minimizing post-sale issues. Our consulting projects are customized to provide the level of involvement and information that best meets our clients' needs. Check them out at: http://www.debtmarketplace.com/ Copyright 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE, INC. 562-903-7220 At A Glance reports can be expected weekly or biweekly, depending on quantity of news and information to report. You may send this report, in its entirety, to others who may have interest. 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