At A Glance Newsletter Friday, October 13, 2006 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp Friday, October 13, 2006 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 LAUNCHES BLOG IN ADVANCE OF UPCOMING TECH-ADE HEARINGS The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a blog to provide information and a forum for feedback about its public hearings on "Protecting Consumers in the Next Tech-ade," to be held November 6-8, 2006, in Washington, DC. The public hearings will examine how evolving technology will shape and change the habits, opportunities and challenges of consumers and businesses in the coming decade, and will feature experts from the business, government and technology sectors, consumer advocates, academicians, and law enforcement officials. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/10/techadeblog.htm LATE FEES ON CREDIT CARDS SOAR Late fees for creditcard payments have jumped, but card issuers have done a poor job of explaining their policies on fees and penalties to consumers, a new study by congressional investigators has found. http://www.columbusdispatch.com/business-story.php?story=dispatch/2006/10/12/20061012-G1-00.html VISA TO GO PUBLIC IN RESTRUCTURING MOVE Visa, operator of the world's largest consumer credit card payment system, said Wednesday it plans to restructure its organization to create a new public company and then sell shares in an initial public offering. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061011/ap_on_bi_ge/vis...- JAMES K. NOBLE, JR. RECEIVES ATA PIONEER AWARD James K. Noble, Jr., Founder & CEO of Noble Systems Corporation, was presented with the Pioneer Award by the American Teleservices Association. The award was presented this week at the ATA's 2006 Annual Convention and Expo. http://www.debtconnection.com/pressrelease/pressrelease.noblesystems.10112006.asp MORE HOSPITALS WORKING WITH PATIENTS TO PAY BILLS In 2003, a national outcry arose against hospitals that used overly aggressive billing and debt-collection practices against patients. http://www.pe.com/sharedcontent/business/yip2/100906ccdrBizYip2.1fc707c4.html WORDING OF DEBT-COLLECTION LETTERS 'COULD' BRING PROBLEMS FOR LAWYERS Warning to lawyers who do debt-collection work: Using the word "could" in a dunning letter could get you sued. http://cf.us.biz.yahoo.com/law/061006/43d206c71effe43b8d88109658b8407b.html?.v=1 PNC BUYING MERCANTILE FOR $6 BILLION PNC Financial Services Group Inc., one of the nation's largest regional banks, said Monday it is buying Baltimore-based Mercantile Bankshares Corp. for about $6 billion as part of an expansion plan targeting wealthy, fast-growing markets. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/061009/pnc_mercantile.html?.v=9 NOVA AND DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES INK MERCHANT PROCESSING CONTRACT NOVA Information Systems (NOVA), a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), and Discover Financial Services LLC, a business unit of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), today announced the signing of a merchant acquiring agreement. http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/g WHAT THE BURSTING BUBBLES MEAN The U.S. economy has been boosted by the housing boom and held back by the bubble in oil prices. Both bubbles are now deflating, with oil prices down 25% from their peak and housing starts down 20% from a year ago. http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/20061009/bs_bw/pi20061009498031;_ylt=AsEqwDvWMoP3 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 BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 16-17 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 INTERESTED IN BUYER/SELLER 101, BUT DON'T HAVE THE TIME? TRY BUYER/SELLER 101 - ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM The online version covers much of the same material provided to those who participate in the seminars conducted live in Los Angeles. The disadvantage is the lack of valuable interaction with other seminar attendess. http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buysellsignupform.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 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: $569,399.00 Auto Deficiencies WorldWide Debt Exchange http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?299 More information about this company can be found here: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690 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: NICHOLS AND REED FINANCIAL SERVICES 404-604-9739 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: ASSET ACQUISITION GROUP LLC. 303-694-0031 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: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC. 888-446-4733 TLRA 713-613-3856 EVANS & MARVIN INC. 727-461-4255 INVESTMENT FIRMS To view all listed firms and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?23 New additions this week include: RBA CAPITAL Andrew J. Niesen 610-977-2026 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?2170 PREDICTIVE DIALERS To view all listed firms and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?20 New additions this week include: COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGIES (01-52-55)56300257 DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles are indexed by major search engines. It's a great way to add exposure to your company and/or website. 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. 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