RMAI Press Releases

In support of National Consumer Protection Week 2021, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) provides the following information. Additional information on this topic and more is available online from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Visit RMAI’s webpage for Consumers for more National Consumer Protection Week articles — like finding help for rent payments.

The COVID–19 […]

In support of National Consumer Protection Week 2021, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) provides the following information. Additional information on this topic and more is available online from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues, it is important to be on the lookout for scams. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network recently […]

RMAI encourages consumers to participate in the Federal Trade Commission’s week of financial literacy activities.

On February 28, through March 6, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies, consumer groups, and national advocacy organizations, will participate in the 23^rd annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). NCPW is a coordinated campaign […]

February 11, 2021 (Sacramento, CA) – Members of Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) elected Officers and Directors to its Board for 2021. Due to the pandemic which created so much uncertainty and program cancellation, all 2020 officers will be serving in their same positions for 2021. Of the ten-member Board, nine are continuing service from the […]

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year, unlike any other, Americans of every age are spending more and more time online. Working from home, meeting by Zoom, ordering groceries, and attending school have become a way of life rife with opportunities for identify theft. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds all of us to think […]

On Monday September 29, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners announced, Operation Corrupt Collector, a nationwide law enforcement and outreach initiative to protect consumers from phantom debt collection and abusive and threatening debt collection practices. This crackdown encompasses more than 50 enforcement actions against debt collectors brought […]

July 13, 2020: On July 14, 2020 through July 17, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) will host a series of events in connection with its launch of Consumer Financial Protection Week. The week’s events focus on how the Bureau protects consumers in the financial marketplace, issues consumers confront, as well as […]

(Sacramento, CA): On April 23, 2020, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) published the RMAI Commitment to Consumers and FAQs. To help consumers, RMAI prepared answers to frequently asked questions addressing a variety of concerns. RMAI members take hardship issues seriously and implemented guidance on hardship programs long before the COVID-19 pandemic. RMAI members enhanced […]

(Sacramento, CA): On Monday, April 13, 2020, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) delivered a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in support of recent efforts to ensure that direct funds distributed to households through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are not subject to collection as part of resolving outstanding […]

February 5, 2020 (Sacramento, CA) – Leaders from Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) honored outstanding members this week at the association’s 2020 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bud Reitzel Award

RMAI awarded Walt Collins of Collins Asset Group, the Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award, the industry’s highest recognition.

RMAI created the Reitzel Award to recognize an individual […]