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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, September 02, 2005

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BUSH, GREENSPAN DISCUSS IMPACT
President Bush had lunch with Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan yesterday to discuss the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina, heightening speculation among analysts and investors that the central bank might slow its interest rate increases in response to the storm's effects.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/article/2005/09/01/AR2005090102223.html

PROVIDIAN SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE SALE TO WAMU
Providian Financial stockholders yesterday approved the company's acquisition by Washington Mutual, despite one major Providian shareholder opposing the merger and two advisory firms recommending shareholders reject it.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/2002463313_providian01.html

SEARS MOVES A STEP CLOSER TO TRUST
Sears Canada Inc. is selling its credit card operations for $2.2-billion, a move analysts say clears the way for the retailer to be turned into an income trust by its U.S. parent.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/TPBusiness/Canadian

MASTERCARD SETS IPO GIVING PUBLIC CONTROL
MasterCard Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to pursue an initial public offering that would give public investors a 49 percent equity stake and voting control of the company.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/?coll=chi-business-hed

GOLDMAN, AMEX IN CHINA BANK DEAL
China's top lender, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China , is selling a 10 percent stake to investment bank Goldman Sachs and others, and is shedding $17.3 billion in bad loans to prepare for an overseas listing.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/31/AR2005083100437.html

GE APPLIES FOR BANK LICENSE IN CANADA
General Electric Co.'s consumer lending unit has applied for a banking license in Canada, but don't expect GE bank branches to be popping up across the country any time soon, the company said on Monday.
http://yahoo.reuters.com/?duid=mtfh70914_2005-08-29_19-23-44_n29220281_newsml

FIRMS FAIL TO GUARD DATA BUT CHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR A LOOK AT IT
Elizabeth Rosen was plenty angry when ChoicePoint Inc. sent her a form letter admitting that crooks perused some of her most sensitive personal and financial data.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/3328755

BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, November 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/buyerseller101.html

The Debt Marketplace, Inc. is conducting a debt sales seminar in Manchester, United Kingdom on October 13, 2005.

Debt Sale Perspectives is a one day seminar designed to provide an overview of buying and selling debt in the United Kingdom. Eversheds, a UK based law firm that provides training and seminars as part of their legal practice, has joined with The Debt Marketplace to offer an overview of the debt buying and selling process in the United Kingdom. For more information about the seminar or to register, follow this link http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1650. For more information about Eversheds or The Debt Marketplace follow these links: http://www.Eversheds.com and http://www.DebtMarketplace.com

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 SELLERS
To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

Adventure Financial Group
770-345-4000

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:

Onsite Collection Bureau LLC
440-521-0552

Array Services Group, Inc,
402-290-7478

DECEASED
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?13
New additions this week include:

Array Services Group, Inc
402-290-7478

INDUSTRY EVENTS
For all upcoming industry events, check
http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp

Collection & Recovery Solutions 2005
(Invitation Only, Call for Information)
Resource Management Services, Inc.
The Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, NV
September 7-9 2005
http://www.collectionrecoverysolutions.com/
562-906-1101

Buyer/Seller 101
The Debt Marketplace, Inc.
Southern California
November 3-4, 2005
http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyerseller101.html
(562) 903-7220

Winter Leadership Conference
American Bankruptcy Institute
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Indian Wells, CA
December 1-3, 2005
http://www.abiworld.org/Calendar_of_Events.htm
(703) 739-0800

DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE
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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:
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