A new study conducted by Professor Todd Zywicki of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University indicated that careful evaluation of the current regulatory environment was necessary to ensure that the debt collection and debt buying industries continued to fulfill their critical role in the economy. The study also found as the Consumer Financial Protection […]
On August 3, 2015, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law (Public Act No. 227) that was put forth by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a simple update and extension of certain laws under their purview. Contained in the 218 pages of text, was an […]
The Federal Trade Commission has asked DBA International to encourage our members close to the Dallas area to attend their next Debt Collection Dialogue in Dallas, TX on September 29, 2015. The FTC’s first Debt Collection Dialogue in June drew nearly 200 participants, most of them collection industry members.
At the Dallas event, representatives from the […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has asked DBA International to encourage our debt buying membership, especially small and medium size companies, to complete the CFPB Debt Collection Activities Study. The information gathered will help to inform the CFPB analysts of the benefits and costs of potential new rules related to debt collection operational costs.
To help […]
DBA International Updates its Code of Ethics Governing the Professional Conduct and Behavior
Expected of its Members and their Employees/Agents
DBA International issued a press release announcing a major update to its Code of Ethics which was adopted at its August 13, 2015 Board Meeting. The comprehensive update adds clarity to the industry’s rigorous ethical standards while […]
DBA’s mid-month publication is designed to keep members informed about the work that is taking place on their behalf, and remind you of important dates, developing news and updates. This is a members only publication.
DBA International hosted a dynamic and dialogue-rich 2015 Executive Summit in Park City, Utah August 11 […]
DBA International Nominees Sought for SBREFA Panel on Arbitration
Through its ongoing work with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), DBA International has been asked to submit nominations for the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) panel on the proposed rules on arbitration. SBREFA provides avenues for small businesses to participate in and […]
FTC to Host Two Additional Debt Collection Dialogues
Complimentary event on September 29 in Dallas and November 18 in Atlanta
The Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing two additional Debt Collection Dialogues this fall in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The FTC’s first Debt Collection Dialogue, co-hosted in June with the […]
The Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the New York Attorney General issued a press release announcing an open Debt Collection Dialogue event to discuss consumer protection issues with the debt collection industry. This complementary event is from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on June 15, 2015, in the Burchfield Penney Art Center at […]
The West Virginia Governor signed a bill on March 31, 2015 clarifying provisions of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act relating to debt collection, including a codification of abusive call volume. Much of the new language brings West Virginia law into greater alignment with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
The law will go […]