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At A Glance Newsletter
Friday, February 11, 2005
THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtmarketplace.com/glance.html Friday, February 11, 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 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 RIGGS ACCEPTS $654M OFFER FROM PNC Riggs National Corp., shamed by money-laundering charges, said Thursday it has accepted PNC Financial's discounted acquisition offer for $654 million in cash and stock. http://www.marketwatch.com7B5C49AD97%2DCC91%2D427F%2DBAF4%2D18A451F22581%7D BANKS RAISING MINIMUM CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS In fact, few were aware the company had made the change until Chief Financial Officer Marc Oken mentioned it last month, during a conference call with analysts to discuss the bank's fourth-quarter earnings. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050209/minimum_payments_2.html IDENTITY THEFT FOCUS OF NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK 2005 The Federal Trade Commission has launched the seventh annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), February 6-12, 2005, in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies, and national advocacy organizations committed to consumer protection and education. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/ncpw05.htm CREDITORS' AUDITOR TRAINING CLASS The Auditor Training course offered by Resource Management Services, Inc. (RMS) provides the attendee with an understanding of what a collection vendor auditor should be looking for. The course covers specifics on what to look for and how to evaluate the findings. The class will held in Southern California on May 3-6, 2005 The course is for originating creditors only: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/training.php3#auditing 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: 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: TNT Debt Recovery Services - 714-447-4680 SM Financial Services Corporation - 908-996-3716 Hudson & Keyse, L.L.C. - 800-654-5391 Asset Recovery & Management Group, LLC - 781-433-0222 Cypress Financial Recoveries, L.L.C. - 201-439-1106 Grimley Financial Corp - 856-672-1014 Imextrade - +48 326780017 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: Lindquist & Trudeau, Inc. - 713-395-1481 COLLETION AGENCIES 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: FINEX SYSTEMS INC, BARRY PIMENTEL - 800-364-9942 Vintek Financial Recoveries - 818-956-9402 Studio Area 3 World Wide Credit Collections - +39 348 8755149 Northland Group Inc. - 952-820-9535 ATTORNEYS To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/attorneys.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/collection-services.html New additions and updates this week include: Stacy Joel Safion, Esq. - 949-347-0300 Millenium Asset Management - 516-333-7544 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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