TEXAS CODIFIES DEBT BUYER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 996 by Representative Nicole Collier which requires debt buying companies to provide consumers a written notice when a debt the consumer owes is beyond the applicable statute of limitations (SOL). The notice is similar to the notice required in […]
Yesterday, RMAI had a front row seat at the CFPB Debt Collection Town Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Representing RMAI was RMAI Executive Director Jan Stieger, RMAI President Marian Sangalang, RMAI President-Elect Jim Mastriani, and RMAI Legal Counsel Don Maurice. The event was hosted by the CFPB to receive insights and […]
RMAI is pleased to inform its membership that the association’s efforts to clarify recently adopted Indiana court rules were a success! Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law House Bill 1136, which contains RMAI’s language to address concerns raised after the adoption of revised small claims […]
The CFPB has planned a Debt Collection Town Hall meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The event will feature remarks from Director Kraninger as well as participation from the public, community groups and industry representatives. Jan Stieger (RMAI Executive Director), Marian Sanaglang (RMAI President) and James Mastriani […]
RMAI EXPANDS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE VENDORS
Launches Certification Version 7.0
April 15, 2019 (Sacramento, CA) – The RMAI Certification Council announces the adoption of version 7.0 of the Receivables Management Certification Program (RMCP) after a nine-month development and review process. The most significant enhancement to the RMCP in version 7.0 is the addition of vendor […]
RMAI SEEKS COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Certification Council is proposing edits to the Receivables Management Certification Program (RMCP). The Council is required to perform a review of certification program standards at least annually to ensure the program reflects “evolving industry best practices, input from key stakeholders and communities of interest, areas of […]
RHODE ISLAND ADOPTS NEW RECORD RETENTION RULES FOR DEBT COLLECTORS
RMAI Members that are licensed to collect debt in the state of Rhode Island should be aware of newly adopted records retention requirements. The exact requirements are listed below but essentially it requires licensed debt collectors to maintain all written and recorded materials for five years.
RMAI […]
In accordance with the bylaws of RMAI, the Board of Directors has set the date for the next Annual Members Meeting for Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 9:00 am. This year’s Annual Members Meeting will be held during the RMAI Annual Conference at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The agenda […]
RMAI SEEKS CERTIFICATION COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FROM SMALL BUYER
The Receivables Management Association International is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the Certification Council—the governing body for the Receivables Management Certification Program. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with your association by sharing your expertise and honing your leadership skills.
The 11-member volunteer Council […]
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN INDIANA
Your assistance is urgently requested in support of the RMAI Legislative Fund to help our lobbying efforts in Indiana. There is a new court rule that takes effect in 2020 which could be interpreted to require debt buyers to provide point of sale receipts to the courts to substantiate credit card […]
