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

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DEBT BUYERS' ASSOCIATION "RACING FOR DEBT"
Debt Buyers' Association is holding it's 9th Annual DBA Conference on Tuesday, February 7th through Thursday, February 9th, 2006 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:
http://www.debtbuyers.com/event.php3
or by phone (562) 903-7222.

US CARD ISSUERS EYE UNLIKELY GROUP: NEW BANKRUPTS
Bankrupt? Want a credit card? You're golden. A record number of Americans filed to wipe out their debts this year ahead of the autumn implementation of a tough new bankruptcy law.
http://yahoo.reuters.com/fduid=mtfh96860_2005-12-02_14-19-36_n02395399_newsml

MASTERCARD IPO AWAITED
An initial public offering of a big credit-card outfit might not command the hype afforded a white-hot tech company, but the move could prove priceless for MasterCard Inc. and the big banks that own it.
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/business/13307853.htm

TAX SCAM PREYS ON REFUND-HUNGRY PUBLIC WITH REAL GOV SITE
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a phishing scam that uses promises of tax refunds to steal sensitive financial information.
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1894746,00.asp

DSW INC. SETTLES FTC CHARGES
Shoe discounter DSW Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its failure to take reasonable security measures to protect sensitive customer data was an unfair practice that violated federal law. According to the FTC, DSW's data-security failure allowed hackers to gain access to the sensitive credit card, debit card, and checking account information of more than 1.4 million customers.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/12/dsw.htm

U.S. ECONOMY BOUNCED BACK IN NOVEMBER, FED'S BEIGE BOOK SAYS
The U.S. economy bounced back in October and November from the hurricanes as more workers found jobs and retailers took an "optimistic" view of the holiday shopping season, the Federal Reserve said.
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=aq4CJ_2xVPGQ&refer=home

WACHOVIA SELLS TRUST BUSINESS TO U.S. BANCORP FOR $720M
U.S. Bancorp, the sixth-biggest US bank, agreed to buy Wachovia Corp.'s corporate and institutional trust units for $720 million to increase fee-based revenue and add offices in Middle Atlantic and Southeastern states.
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2005/11/30/wachovia_sells_trust_business_to_us_bancorp_for_720m/

STATE COMMERCE DEPT. FINES COLLECTION AGENCY
An Illinois collection agency owned by Sallie Mae has paid a $125,000 civil penalty after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Commerce discovered 15 violations of Minnesota law.
http://twincities.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/11/28/daily7.html

HSBC'S GREEN TO REPLACE BOND, GEOGHEGAN TO BECOME CEO
HSBC Holdings Plc said Chief Executive Officer Stephen Green will become chairman, replacing John Bond, architect of more than $46 billion of acquisitions that transformed the company into the world's third-biggest bank by market value.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000102&sid=a27EPy_MBo8Y&refer=uk

UNDERSTANDING DIALERS: THE ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE COLLECTIONS
Resource Management Services, Inc. still showing great success with this addition to their line of key industry publications, Understanding Dialers: The Essentials of Effective Collections. Looking to be a key component of any effective campaign, this book is a "must-read" for top Recovery Managers everywhere.
$69.00 + S&H To order, click here:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/dialer

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:

Luna Stelle Collections, II, LLC
518-489-0530

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:

Professional Recovery Consultants, Inc.
800-408-8156

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

Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.
860-528-9991

SOFTWARE
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:

Intelligent Banking Solutions
603-526-4358

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