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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, September 16, 2005

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BUSINESS TRENDS AND MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES FOR THE BANKING INDUSTRY
When I decided a few weeks ago to focus my remarks on the challenges facing the banking industry, I could not have imagined the challenges that Gulf Coast financial institutions and their customers would face in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/BoardDocs/Speeches/2005/20050916/default.htm

SPAM EMAILS ABOUT HURRICANE KATRINA CHARITIES AND NEWS MAY BE SCAMS
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many consumers are looking for news about the hurricane or information about charities that are helping victims.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/09/katrinaspamci.htm

U.S. LAWMAKER WON'T REOPEN BANKRUPTCY FOR KATRINA
The chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee said on Tuesday he had no intention of reopening a sweeping bankruptcy law passed by Congress earlier this year, despite proposals to exempt Hurricane Katrina victims from some of its provisions
http://yahoo.reuters.com/?duid=mtfh95006_2005-09-13_23-34-44_n13590464_newsml

KATRINA VICTIMS PILING UP CREDIT CARD DEBT
Jerry and Deborah Alciatore fled New Orleans with nothing but a couple of overnight bags, an ice chest and their credit cards.
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/14/katrina.credit.ap/index.html

BAYCORP TALKS WITH OTHER PARTIES
Debt collection agency Baycorp Advantage says it is in discussions about a potential alternative offer to the Allco Equity Partners (AEP) $A470 million ($NZ513 million) hostile takeover bid.
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411319/611154

NCO GROUP COMPLETES ITS ACQUISITION OF RMA AND ANNOUNCES RELATED RESTRUCTURING, ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION, AND ANNOUNCES IMPACT OF HURRICANE KATRINA
NCO Group, Inc. ("NCO"), a leading provider of business process outsourcing services,
announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of
the operating assets, including purchased portfolio assets, of Risk Management
Alternatives Parent Corp. ("RMA").
http://www.prnewswire.com//www/story/09-12-2005/0004105731&EDATE=

FAIR ISAAC RELEASES DEBT MANAGER 6.0
Fair Isaac Corporation, the leading provider of analytics and decision technology, announced today the release and immediate availability of Debt Manager solution 6.0.
http://www.finextra.com/fullpr.asp?id=5859

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

PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE - FOR SALE
To view all listed portfolios and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolioforsale.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

$772,611.68 2nd Placement, Credit Card
National
888-450-3200
Patrick Wilson
P.N. Credit Services, Inc.
To View on DEBTCONNECTION.COM
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?188

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:

HLA Billing Services, LLC
918-231-0831

Portfolio Group Investors, LLC
847-304-9401

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:

Apoyo Consulting, Inc.
404-861-8387

Outsource Recovery Management, Inc.
800-241-8424

PREDICTIVE DIALERS
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting_Products.asp?12
New additions this week include:

IAT
800-574-8801

SKIP TRACING
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?19
New additions this week include:

Accutrac, Inc.
877-605-5050

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

The Sarbanes-Oxley Conference & Exposition
The Institute for Financial Excellence
Marriott Waterfront
Baltimore, Maryland
September 25-27, 2005
800-921-8490
http://www.sarboxconf.com/eventDetails.asp

Debt Sales Perspectives
The Debt Marketplace & Eversheds
Eversheds House, Manchester, United Kingdom
October 13, 2005
800-921-8490
http://www.debtmarketplace.com/pdf/DebtSalesPerspectivs_Oct2005.pdf

DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE
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Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles
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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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