RMAI works tirelessly to influence public policies that promote responsible consumer protection and sound business practices. We serve as the voice of the debt buying industry, representing members before federal and state legislatures and agencies and in the courts. Here are some photos from 2026’s advocacy efforts.
RMAI’s Legislative & Public Relations Specialist, Jay Bajwa, went to the Platinum Advisors Retreat where he met with 92-year-old Willie L. Brown Jr. Willie played a significant role in shaping California’s political and business landscape through 15 years as Assembly Speaker and eight years as Mayor of San Francisco. His leadership emphasized economic development, public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and relationships between government and the business community. His career offers an important perspective on the relationship between business, government, economic policy, and legislative leadership in California.
Jay also met with Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, sister of Senator Rubio, at the Platinum Advisors Retreat. She serves on the Assembly Banking and Finance Committee with legislation concerning financial institutions and banking, consumer financial protection, financial services regulation, and access to credit and financial literacy. Her Banking and Finance assignment makes her a relevant legislator to understand and engage with on financial regulation and consumer debt policy.
Jay also met with Senator Tim Grayson at the Platinum Advisors Retreat, who is a great resource to the receivables industry. His most important connection to the receivables industry is his position as Chair of the California Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee. They discussed issues revolving DFPI and medical debt.
RMAI was pleased to participate in the FENCA Congress where Executive Director Mike Becker shared the American perspective on current market conditions and key trends shaping the U.S. receivables industry.
Productive meetings in Washington, DC as RMAI Executive Director Mike Becker and PRA’s Franci Wayland met with policymakers on several issues impacting the receivables industry. We appreciate the opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and advocate for practical, balanced solutions.
RMAI’s Executive Director Mike Becker and members Kelly Knepper-Stephens and Franci Wayland met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as part of our ongoing advocacy on behalf of our members and the receivables management industry. They had a constructive discussion on several key issues, including the CFPB’s consumer complaint portal, the agency’s future direction, and the continued role of the RMAI Certification Program in supporting strong industry standards and consumer protections. Engagement like this is central to RMAI’s mission. We remain committed to ensuring our members’ perspectives are heard while advancing thoughtful approaches to regulation.
Executive Director Mike Becker, General Counsel David Reid, and Attorneys General Counsel Meghan Stoppel at the Attorney General Alliance annual meeting at Sea Island, GA.