DBA International’s top priority in the 2016 Massachusetts State Legislative session was the Attorney General sponsored bill, SB 2409. DBA’s concerted lobbying efforts over the past nine months have resulted in the bill dying in committee. On behalf of the debt collection industry as a whole, and our members in particular, DBA committed our energy […]
DBA International created its certification program to promote transparent, consumer-oriented, best practice standards for the receivables management industry — exceeding many of the consumer protection requirements in state and federal law. It was evident that DBA International’s Receivables Management Certification Program was used by the CFPB in the development of the proposals and […]
DBA’s Receivables Management Certification Program Highlighted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hosted its field hearing on debt collection in Sacramento, CA on Thursday, July 28, 2016. The hearing featured remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from industry representatives, consumer groups and members of the public.
DBA International Board Member, President and Chief […]
SIMM Associates, Inc. (“SIMM”), a full service ARM/BPO Customer Care call center that provides third party collections, first party (pre-default) collections, probate collection solutions and customer engagement/telesales, celebrates its twenty fifth year of operation this month. Initially a traditional third party collection agency, SIMM has successfully transformed into a nationally recognized multi-faceted customer care call […]
DBA’s Receivables Management Certification Program Highlighted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hosted its field hearing on debt collection in Sacramento, CA on Thursday, July 28, 2016. The hearing featured remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from industry representatives, consumer groups and members of the public.
DBA International Board Member, President and Chief […]
Cherry Hill, New Jersey: MRS BPO, LLC, an industry leader in financial services, telecommunications, cable, utilities, and healthcare debt recovery recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
“Since inception, we have always believed that if we serve the needs of our clients, and their customers, that we will do well as an organization,” said Saul Freedman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO. […]
Dear DBA Members,
I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of summer and all the season has to offer. Thank you for your leadership within our industry and continued commitment to DBA International to support your success!
As we approach the 20th anniversary of DBA, I want to take a moment to reflect on our past and […]
NORFOLK, Va., — PRA Group, Inc.,a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced that on August 10, 2016, Pete Graham will be joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Graham is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years focused […]
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Account Control Technology Foundation (herein ACT Foundation), is pleased to announce the 50 winners of its annual $1,000 college scholarships. The 2016 winners’ lists for the ACT Foundation’s two programs can be accessed on its website at: http://accountcontrolfoundation.org/winnersLists.php.
“We are proud to continue helping high school and undergraduate students nationwide and […]
Scottsdale, Arizona: Bankrupt Debt Acquisitions today announced that it has earned the highly-regarded designation of Certified Professional Receivables Company (CPRC) after completing the comprehensive national standards contained in DBA International’s certification program. These standards have been recognized for exceeding state and federal laws and regulations through a series of stringent requirements that stress responsible consumer […]