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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp
Friday, July 29, 2005

SENIOR-LEVEL CREDITORS
Resource Management Services, Inc. is proud to bring you a content rich symposium that gives you the techniques, strategies and resources for maximizing your dollars! Collection & Recovery Solutions will be held September 7-9 2005 at The Wynn Las Vegas Resort. A "Tribute to Agencies" and roast of industry veterans, will be part of the festivities at the Black Tie Gala and benefit for Children's Hospital of Orange County on September 9th.

Prior Collection & Recovery Solutions conferences had restricted attendance. This year, celebrating 25 years in the industry, we expand the creditor attendance and exhibiting sponsorship opportunities.

Spaces for the Golf Classic are still available. Golf will be held on Saturday, September 10th with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Registered Creditor attendees will also receive a special invitation to the VIP "Meet the Speakers" reception on Saturday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. to 6:45p.m.

Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and the room block at the Wynn will end on August 4, so please register as soon as possible. If you haven't received an invitation and would like to attend please call (562) 906-1101 or email CRS2005@resourcemanagement.com for details.

The DEBT CONNECTION website offers a searchable database of service providers and suppliers, for more information go to
http://www.debtconnection.com.
Check listings by category on DEBT CONNECTION Master Search by going to:
http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp
For more information on detailed profiles please go to:
http://www.debtconnection.com/advertising.asp

FTC ANNOUNCES RECENT ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMBAT TELEMARKETING FRAUD AND ABUSE
The Federal Trade Commission today issued its ninth quarterly announcement summarizing the agency's enforcement efforts against telemarketing fraud and abuse. The quarterly enforcement update lists significant case developments in 22 federal district court cases occurring between May and July 2005.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/07/tsrenforce.htm

WEILL DROPS PLANS TO QUIT CITIGROUP EARLY
Citigroup Inc.'s Sanford Weill yesterday said he'll complete his term as chairman of the biggest US financial-services company, abandoning plans to leave early and start a buyout fund.
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2005/07/28/weill_drops_plans_to_quit_citigroup_early/

JAMIE WELSH AND TRACY HIGGINS JOIN GARNET CAPITAL SALES STAFF
Garnet Capital Advisors, LLC announced today the addition of Jamie Welsh as Vice President of Origination and Sales, and Tracy Higgins as Sales Operations Manager, in Garnet's Loan Sales Group, based in New York City.
http://www.debtconnection.com/pressrelease/07052005_garnetcaptial.asp

HUDSON & KEYSE, L.L.C. NAMES VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Hudson & Keyse, LLC, a leading purchaser of charged-off consumer bank debt, announced today that Anthony L'Abbate has joined Hudson & Keyse as Senior Vice President of Business Development
http://www.debtconnection.com/pressrelease/07252005_hudsonkeys.asp

GM UNIT TO SELL CAR LOANS TO BOFA
The finance arm of General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that it would sell as much as $55 billion in car loans to Bank of America Corp. over the next five years as part of a deal to secure future financing.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gm27jul27,1,5339332.story?coll=la-headlines-business&ctrack=1&cset=true

NORVERGENCE JUDGMENT ELIMINATES $47 MILLION IN CONSUMER DEBT OWED FOR WORTHLESS TELECOM SERVICES
Company Promised Savings to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Through Convergence of Voice, Internet, and Cellular Phone Services
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/07/norvergence.htm

SEC WEIGHS CIVIL ACTION ON FIDELITY
Fidelity Investments, the giant mutual fund company, has said that federal regulators are considering taking civil action against it as part of an inquiry over whether its employees improperly accepted gifts or entertainment from brokers.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/07/26/business/sec.php

NEW LAW TARGETS BAD LOANS
A state law signed Thursday is intended to hurt predatory lenders' ability to make bad loans that cost people their homes.
http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/local/12195553.htm

COMMERZBANK OFFICES SEARHED OVER PROBE
Commerzbank AG said Monday five current and former employees, including a senior manager who quit last week, were under investigation over allegations of money laundering involving assets from the former Soviet Union.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/25/AR2005072500431.html

COLLECTOR INCENTIVE AND COMPENSATION STUDY
Resource Management Services, Inc. (RMS) and its sister company, The Debt Marketplace, Inc. (TDM), are pleased to announce publication of the Collector Incentive and Compensation Study, which was conducted during the first quarter 2004.
$179.00 + S&H To order click here:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/compensation.php3

THE BEST OF THE AGENCY EXAMINER
A text for Collection and Recovery professionals; this publication brings together over 15 years of the industry in one extraordinary volume. Find good, solid instruction and get the answers you need today!
$149.00 + S&H To order, click here:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/examiner.php3

BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, August 11-12, 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

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:

Crown Asset Management, LLC
866-696-4442

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:

Crown Asset Management, LLC
Brian K. Williams
866-696-4442
For more information on this company please click here:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1173

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:

Tate & Kirlin Associates Inc
215-464-4500

Guardian Financial
866-424-8300

INVESTMENT FIRMS
To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?23
New additions this week include:

Nationwide Capital Group
949-753-1740

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

Buyer/Seller 101
The Debt Marketplace, Inc.
Southern California
August 11-12, 2005
http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyerseller101.html
(562) 903-7220

Collection & Recovery Solutions 2005
(Invites 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

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.
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