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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Monday, May 22, 2006

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DENNIS & JUDY HAMMOND PRESENT DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO 2006
Whether you are a Creditor, Collection Agency, Attorney, Debt Buyer, or Industry Vendor, from the operations or relationship management side of the business, Debt Connection Symposium and Expo 2006, powered by the nTAG interactive name badge and the DebtConnection.com website, will provide you a high quality conference experience, with a focus on education and providing great opportunity for networking and connecting with clients, vendors, and business partners in the collection & recovery industry.

This event will present a solid opportunity to hear an update on the State of the Industry from those in the know, or explore deeper into the educational sessions with our Creditor and Collections Tracks.

The Expo will provide access to the latest in products and services, with screening room demonstrations of cutting edge products and exciting new technologies.

Additionally, Thursday evening, September 7th, there will be a Black Tie Celebration Benefit, featuring the Tribute Awards and the DCS Idol finalists.

Please make plans now to join us September 6th - 8th, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. Convenient to Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and, of course, HOLLYWOOD!

For more information, please see our conference web site:
http://www.dcs2006.com
or contact Resource Management Services, Inc. at 562-906-1101.

Interested Exhibitors or Sponsors should contact Chris Straiter, at the above number or chris.straiter@resourcemanagement.com

For over twenty years, Resource Management Services, Inc., consultants in recovery management, recognized the importance of collection agency and collection attorney audits, and operational reviews and vendor evaluations. Today they announce the publication of their newest book, "RECOVERY MANAGEMENT: Collecting The Uncollectible Account." The basic concept of recovery management is to maximize collection dollars and net results on what are generally deemed uncollectible accounts. From quantifying the appropriate and most effective internal efforts to understanding how and when to use outside vendors, this book is a vital resource for the recovery professional. Topics include: Vendor Partnership Management, Internal Recovery Unit, Strategies, Auditing, Contract Consideration, Performance Assessment Selection and more.
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More Information:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/p_recovery_management.html

MADIGAN FILES SUIT AGAINST DECEPTIVE DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against an aggressive debt collection agency that allegedly used unfair pressure tactics and misrepresentations to convince consumers they had to make payments on often uncollectible debt.
http://www.ag.state.il.us/pressroom/2006_05/20060518.html

U.S. ECONOMY: LEADING INDICATORS DECLINE IN APRIL
An index of U.S. leading economic indicators unexpectedly declined in April, pointing to a slowdown from the fastest pace of growth in more than two years.
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=aa3RBXMyRWkk&refer=home

MORGAN STANLEY BUYS LIVERPOOL VICTORIA CREDIT CARD PORTFOLIO
US investment bank Morgan Stanley has bought the credit card division of financial services firm Liverpool Victoria in a deal that will consolidate its position in the UK.
http://www.insurance-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=111BAC18-74B3-46F6-8B09-3DA57EC01C8A

MIDDAY BUSINESS REPORT: SPRINT TOLD TO PAY $17M IN BILLING DISPUTE
A federal judge has told a Sprint Nextel Corp. business to pay $17.1 million to a bill collection firm in a contract dispute.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/14592406.htm

PROTECT YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Wireless Internet access can free you from the confines of cords, but not from the need for security. Without taking the proper precautions, it's easy for others to use your wireless network connection to access the Internet, or even to access the information on your own computer.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/05/wirelesssecurity.htm

IRS ENDS CREDIT COUNSELORS' TAX EXEMPTION
The Internal Revenue Service has canceled the tax-exempt status for some of the nation's largest educational credit counseling services after audits revealed they exist mainly to prey on debt-ridden customers, Commissioner Mark Everson said Monday.
http://www.startribune.com/535/story/433116.html

GOVERNOR SUSAN SCHMIDT BIES SPEAKS ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT AND BANKING REGULATION
By now most of you are aware that on March 30 the Federal Reserve Board approved a draft of the U.S. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on the Basel II capital framework. The NPR is expected to be issued in the Federal Register once all of the U.S. banking agencies have completed their individual review and approval processes, at which time it will be "officially" out for comment.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2006/200605163/default.htm

ABBEY BANKS ON EXPANSION WITH UP TO 100 NEW BRANCHES
HIGH street bank Abbey has unveiled plans to expand with up to 100 more bank branches across the UK over the next ten years.
http://business.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=723332006

ATTORNEYS SUE OVER NEW BANKRUPTCY LAW
New Haven, CN (AHN) - Organizations that represent thousands of attorneys are challenging a recent U.S. bankruptcy law, saying it puts legal restrictions on the advice lawyers can give and makes it more difficult for clients to navigate the bankruptcy system.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7003536935

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:

$4,904,380.00 Auto Deficiencies
Oliphant Financial Corporation
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?258
More information about this company can be found here:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?250

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:

CREDIT CARD RESELLER, LLC
952-679-4387

THE MARKETING SHEET
630-677-8940

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:

ADVANCED CALIFORNIA COLLECTIONS
JUAN JORQUERA
714-852-1440
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1923

ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC
Deb Everly
586-446-7826
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1425

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 CREDIT CENTER
800-657-1280

CONCRESCO
+31707780152

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

DEBTNEXT SOLUTIONS, LLC
330-665-0400

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:

DEBTNEXT SOLUTIONS, LLC
330-665-0400

COLUMBIASOFT CORPORATION
503-892-3977

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