At A Glance Newsletter Monday, October 23, 2006 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp Monday, October 23, 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 CITIGROUP 3Q NET INCOME FALLS 23 PERCENT Citigroup Inc., the nation's largest bank, said Thursday its third-quarter profit fell 23 percent from a year-ago period that included hefty gains from the sale of its life insurance unit, but operating earnings climbed 6 percent to $5.3 billion. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_citigroup;_ylt=AhMaqxF2Cs2lwHyjSVfyHGSyBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA0cDJlYmhvBHNlYwM- CARLYLE GROUP TO MAKE MASSIVE INVESTMENT IN KOREA he U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group, which raked in profits worth W700 billion (US$1=W957) by selling KorAm Bank which it acquired during the financial crisis of the late 90s to Citibank, announced on Thursday that it will make a huge investment in three or four other Korean companies. http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200610/200610200027.html VISA PUBLISHES INTERCHANGE FEES FOR CREDIT CARDS Visa has taken the unusual step of publishing a list of "interchange fees" it charges merchants to process their credit and debit cards when customers make transactions with plastic. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/visa_fees.html WAMU PROFIT DOWN 9 PERCENT ashington Mutual Inc. (NYSE:WM - news), the largest U.S. savings and loan, on Wednesday reported a lower-than-expected profit, blaming part of the 9 percent drop on lower home mortgage demand and costs for the elimination of nearly 5,200 jobs. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061018/bs_nm/financial_washingtonmutual_earns_dc;_ylt=AtxaqbWo8tZx0Yc_rhMg3m2yBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA0cDJlYmhvBHNlYwM- COLLECTION AGENCY FLAGS PARENTS OWING SCHOOL FEES The Calgary Board of Education is defending its practice of forwarding names of parents who owe school fees payments. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061016/schoolfee_collectionagency_061016/20061016?hub=Canada FTC PUTS BRAKES ON INTERNATIONAL BOGUS BILLING SCAM At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal judge has stopped a Canadian billing scheme that, since 2001, has targeted businesses and municipalities nationwide, and hotels and resorts in the U.S. and more than 25 other countries. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/10/iitd.htm BANKRUPTCY FILINGS RISING 1 YEAR AFTER NEW LAW The number of personal bankruptcies filed in Alabama has risen steadily in 2006, with filings in August nearly double the January figure, a LexisNexis court analysis shows. http://www.al.com/business/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/business/1161076787232390.xml&coll=2 FED SPEAKERS SIGNAL RATE PAUSE COULD CONTINUE Two Federal Reserve presidents said on Monday the U.S. central bank needed to focus on the risks posed by inflationary pressures but they signaled interest rates could stay where they are for a while. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061017/bs_nm/economy_poole_fed_dc;_ylt=AvHbdIaSbrVUHFkFBEpwD5myBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA0cDJlYmhvBHNlYwM- WACHOVIA 3RD-QUARTER PROFIT RISES 13 PERCENT ON LOANS Wachovia Corp., which bought Golden West Financial Corp. for $24.6 billion earlier this month, said third-quarter profit rose 13 percent on increased demand for business and consumer loans. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a0S0Y3Ch.32I&refer=home RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC ANNOUNCES "RECOVERY MANAGEMENT: COLLECTING THE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNT" 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. $129.00 + S&H To order, click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/p_recovery_management.html 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 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: $5,039,684.06 Consumer Loans, Credit Cards WorldWide Debt Exchange http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?301 More information about this company can be found here: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690 $605,000.00 Credit Cards WorldWide Debt Exchange http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?300 More information about this company can be found here: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690 $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: FRANKLIN GOODWILL ASSOCIATES, LLC. 770-425-1800 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: DODGE ENTERPRISES, INC. 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