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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, December 30, 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.

HSBC TO BE MARKET MAKER FOR YUAN
China plans to introduce a market-making trading system for its national currency as early as next week, apparently to allow the yuan to float freely against foreign currencies.
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13132-1963685,00.html

NEW LAWS TARGET IDENTITY THEFT
Gov. Rod Blagojevich has signed four new laws offering a wider range of consumer protection. The laws will help victims recover from identity theft faster and better protect their personal information.
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2005/12/27/news/122705news03.txt

BANCA POPOLARE ITALIANA RESTATES PROFIT TO LOSS ON WRITEDOWNS
Banca Popolare Italiana, the bank whose former chief executive was arrested this month on allegations of criminal association, restated its 2004 profit to a loss after Italy's stock market regulator enforced writedowns.
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=aLPtjzqeYWRY&refer=home

FLATTENING OF YIELD CURVE SPARKS CALLS TO EASE FED TIGHTENING
Bond markets in the United States are shouting that the rate-setting arm of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board should stop raising the federal funds rate and soon.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20051227/RBELL27/TPBusiness/MoneyMarkets

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

PORTFOLIOS 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:

$38,589,961.08 Other
Collins Financial Services, Inc.
Portfolio:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?234
Company Information:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?306

$708,615.00 Consumer Loans, Credit Cards
WorldWide Debt Exchange
Portfolio:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?233
Company Information:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690

$1,566,876.00 Credit Cards
WorldWide Debt Exchange
Portfolio:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?231
Company Information:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690

$2,312,139.00 Credit Cards
WorldWide Debt Exchange
Portfolio:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?230
Company Information:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690

$37,133,274.44 Credit Cards
Charge-Off Clearinghouse
Portfolio:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?229
Company Information:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?247

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:

Boutin & Christon Associates, Inc
866-780-8032

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

Charge-Off Clearinghouse
512-502-0300

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

CDS
888-816-3333

DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE
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