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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, September 23, 2005

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TESTIMONY OF GOVERNOR MARK OLSON
Before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/testimony/2005/20050922/default.htm

FTC TESTIFIES ON POST-KATRINA HELP FOR CONSUMERS
The Federal Trade Commission today told the U. S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection that it is working to protect consumers and competitive markets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/09/katrinatest.htm

ONLINE FRAUD 'AHEAD' OF CREDIT-CARD COMPANIES-EXPERTS
The top security experts at the world's two biggest credit-card associations said on Monday that the battle against Internet-based thieves had reached a stalemate and the industry would have to spend millions of dollars over the next decade just to keep up with the criminals.
http://yahoo.reuters.com/?duid=mtfh16522_2005-09-19_23-46-42_n19327142_newsml

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION COMMISSION TO HOLD MEETING ON PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES TO KATRINA VICTIMS
Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will join members of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission tomorrow to discuss ways in which Commission members are assisting Katrina victims with financial matters.
http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/js2728.htm

INDIA'S CALL CENTER INDUSTRY FACING SOME PROBLEMS
Sept. 19, 2005 -- A shortage of skilled labor in India's call center is causing a number of problems including cost, quality and security concerns. According to Gartner,a Stamford, Ct.-based research company, a lack of skilled workers over time will drive up labor costs as employees sell their skills to the highest bidder thus eliminating the cost advantages.
http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=10754

MASTERCARD SAYS MILLIONS NO-TOUCH CARDS TO BE ISSUED
A top executive with Mastercard Inc. (MA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday the company, the world's No. 2 credit-card association, expected to have 4 million so-called "pay pass" cards in circulation by year's end.
http://yahoo.reuters.com/?duid=mtfh10181_2005-09-19_17-07-55_n19252722_newsml

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

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

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:

Erin Capital Management
212-660-3146

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:

Erin Capital Management
212-660-3146

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:

C and C Service Corporation
615-794-2566

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

Dawn Horst
443-736-9059

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

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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.
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