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At A Glance Newsletter
Friday, April 01, 2005
THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp Friday, April 01, 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 HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL CORPORATION LIMITED CHANGES NAME TO HSBC FINANCIAL CORPORATION LIMITED Household Financial Corporation Limited, a leader in the Canadian consumer and retail finance industry, has changed its name to HSBC Financial Corporation Limited, effective today. http://biz.yahoo.com/cnw/050401/hsbc_financl_corp_ltd.html?.v=1 JPMORGAN CHASE CLOSES ACQUISITION OF VASTERA JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (NYSE: JPM - News) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Vastera, Inc., a provider of global trade management solutions. The business will be known as JPMorgan Chase Vastera. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050401/15272.html?.v=1 DEBT SERVICES OPERATIONS SETTLE FTC CHARGES Three operations that scammed consumers out of more than one hundred million dollars by falsely promising easy debt relief have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that their business practices were illegal. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/03/creditcouncel.htm SALLIE MAE-JPMORGAN END STUDENT LOAN PACT SLM Corp. (SLM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest U.S. student loan provider known as Sallie Mae, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said they agreed to dissolve a nine-year joint venture to market student loans under the Chase brand. http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=businessNews&storyID=7972890&src=rss/businessNews PAYMENT DATA SYSTEMS CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH Payment Data Systems, Inc., an integrated electronic payments solutions provider, announced today that it continues to experience rapid growth month over month, both in the total dollar value and volume of transactions being processed. http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/050329/083516.html COLLECTOR INCENTIVE AND COMPENSATION STUDY Resource Management Services, Inc. (RMS) and its sister company, The Debt Marketplace, Inc. (TDM), are pleased to announce publication of the Collector Incentive and Compensation Study, which was conducted during the first quarter 2004. $179.00 + S&H To order click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/compensation.php3 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 BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MAY 19-20, 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/buyerseller101.html DEBTCONNECTION.COM CONTINUES TO GROW & EXPAND The industry Website, 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 DEBT BUYERS To view all listed debt buyers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/debtbuyers.asp New additions and updates this week include: Kramer Credit Services, LLC 401-438-9000 Michael Todd & Associates, Inc. 502-329-0219 AGENCIES To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp New additions and updates this week include: Peak Financial Services, LLC 602-249-2444 Outsourcing Solutions, Inc./Transworld Systems 817-577-8004 Hollis Cobb Associates 678-969-7800 ATTORNEYS To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/attorneys.asp New additions and updates this week include: Law Office of Wilfred E. Briesemeister, Esq. 626-333-4354 SKIP TRACING To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?19 New additions this week include: NSTN 877-502-0415 INDUSTRY EVENTS For all upcoming industry events, check http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp Sixth Annual Client Conference Austin Logistics Austin, TX April 20-21, 2005 http://www.austinlogistics.com/news/clientconference.php (512) 478-4500 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. Interested parties can also receive a complimentary subscription by registering at http://www.debtsearch.com Just enter your email address at the "Join List" box.