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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, February 24, 2006

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WE'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!
JOIN DENNIS AND JUDY HAMMOND AS THEY PRESENT THE DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO 2006.
How often have you been at a conference and just don't have the time available to meet with all your vendor business partners? Or you just can't locate the people you need to meet with in the hectic setting of a large conference.
http://www.debtconnection.com/pressrelease/rms_01202006.asp

FEDERAL COURT RULING DEALS BLOW TO NONPROFIT CREDIT-COUNSELING AGENCIES
U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte ruled in Polacsek v. Debticated that credit-counseling agencies may fall under the 1996 Credit Repair Organizations Act, which established strict guidelines for so-called "credit-repair organizations," but exempted nonprofits.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/022406/businew183917_31950.shtml

ASSET ACCEPTANCE CAPITAL CORP. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2005 RESULTS
Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. AACC, a leading purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt, today announced fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2005 results, highlighted by an 11.9 percent increase in cash collections compared with the prior-year fourth quarter.
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=PR&Date=20060223&ID=5529919

BANKRUPTCY LAW LABELED A BUST
Though it was intended to root out those abusing the system, last year's bankruptcy reform has yet to uncover the "deadbeats" who can afford to repay their debts, according to a survey released yesterday.
http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bzside4637711feb23,0,4536762.story?coll=ny-business-headlines

FANNIE MAE REPORT SPOTLIGHTS `MIND-BOGGLING' ACCOUNTING ERRORS
Fannie Mae's internal accountants realized they had a problem when they saw the largest U.S. mortgage finance company was unlikely to make its own 1996 profit target of $2.48 cents a share.
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aWR5f4dbnRDI&refer=news_index

FERGUSON'S EXIT MAY EASE BERNANKE'S PATH TO FED INFLATION GOAL
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson's resignation may help new Fed chief Ben Bernanke win support at the central bank for a numerical inflation goal.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_us&refer=fed_watch&sid=a0nqhRot804o

FORMER FTC CHAIR DEFENDS CARD INDUSTRY IN HOUSE TESTIMONY
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, former Federal Trade Commission chairman Timothy Muris defended current industry practices against consumer advocates and a merchant trade association.
http://www.financetech.com/news/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=IGZT55DIAPS4MQSNDBECKH0CJUMEKJVN?articleID=180205663

FED VICE CHAIR FERGUSON RESIGNS
.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson announced on Wednesday he will step down effective April 28, in a surprise announcement that comes at a time of upheaval at the central bank.
http://today.reuters.com/investing/FinanceArticle.aspx?type=businessNews&storyID=2006-02-22T161337Z_01_WAT004915_RTRUKOC_0_US-ECONOMY-FED-FERGUSON.xml

FED SUGGESTS TIGHTENING CAMPAIGN IS NEARING END
Federal Reserve policymakers concluded at their January meeting that they were close to the end of their interest rate tightening campaign but held out the possibility of more increases to keep inflation pressures in check.
http://news.ft.com/cms/s/cb8dba7a-a347-11da-ba72-0000779e2340.html

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 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:

ENCIRCLE COLLECTIONS, INC.
305-592-7800

WEST ASSET MANAGEMENT
Daniel Frank
770-618-2206
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1837

THE LINEAGE GROUP, INC.
716-821-5550

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:

RELIEF CAPITAL, INC.
972-416-8260

AMERICAN ACCEPTANCE CO., L.L.C.
Glenn S. Vician
219-681-2048
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?276

TITAN RECOVERY GROUP
Fred Howard
770-476-3230
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?336

ARGONAUT FINANCIAL, LLC
Lee Dalby
760-746-6186
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1826

THE LINEAGE GROUP, INC.
716-821-5550

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:

AMERICAN JUDGEMENT RECOVERY
Bary Pimentel
877-799-1199
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1679

THE LINEAGE GROUP, INC.
716-821-5550

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:

JOHN RAYMOND LINDSAY, ESQ.
856-228-0309

LEGAL NETWORKS
To view all listed attorneys and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?89
New additions and updates this week include:

TRAKAmerica
631-576-8048

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