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Oregon Launches Debt Buyer Licensing Application
November 13, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – Earlier this month, the State of Oregon launched the application for its new Debt Buyer license. Pursuant to Chapter 625 of the Laws of 2017, Oregon becomes the first state in the nation to adopt a stand-alone licensure requirement for debt [...]
RMAI Recommends Suspension of Communications to Consumers Located in Areas Affected by Tropical Storm Harvey
September 1, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – The members of Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) have kept close in mind those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. The storm resulted in widespread devastation and thousands of displaced families. FEMA has stated that recovery will take multiple years. [...]
RMA Celebrates Successful Executive Summit
August 10, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – Receivables Management Association International (RMA) hosted a successful Executive Summit last week in Lake Tahoe, California. The annual event is designed to be a networking opportunity for owners and top managers in the accounts receivables management (ARM) industry. This year’s Executive Summit boasted 125 [...]
RMA Expands Its Certification Program
RMA EXPANDS ITS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Now Includes Criteria for the Purchase and Sale of Judgments July 21, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – As of August 1, 2017, the Receivables Management Association International’s (RMA’s) Receivables Management Certification Program (RMCP) has been expanded to include first-in-the-nation criteria for [...]
Federal Reserve Report Affirms Importance of Debt Collection in the Credit Ecosystem
June 29, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a report in May 2017 confirming the vital role of debt collection in the credit-based economy. The report, titled Access to Credit and Financial Health: Evaluating the Impact of Debt Collection, is [...]
Maine Adopts New Debt Buyer Provisions – RMA Best Practices Incorporated into Law
June 20, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – On Friday, June 16, Maine Gov. Paul LePage signed into law HP 836 (LD1199), which added new requirements to the Maine Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for companies that purchase receivables on the secondary market. The law requires debt [...]
Join RMA and ABA for Tomorrow’s Webinar Discussion on the Impact of the Santander Ruling
RMA is proud to partner with the American Bar Association to bring you a webinar on this week's breaking news. Hear from individuals involved with the Henson v. Santander case. (See RMA's press release for more information and analysis of the ruling.) Speakers include: Ian Leavengood, [...]
Press Release: RMA Urges Caution When Interpreting Santander Decision
June 13, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – The Receivables Management Association International (RMA) urges its membership and the broader receivables management industry to proceed with caution when interpreting yesterday’s United States Supreme Court ruling in the case of Henson v. Santander. In this unanimous decision, the [...]
Colorado Renews Debt Collection Law—RMA Recommendations Incorporated into Law
June 2, 2017 (Sacramento, CA) – Yesterday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that extended the state’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to 2028. Receivables Management Association International (RMA) appreciates the collaborative efforts of Sen. Bob Gardner, House Majority Leader KC [...]
Receivables Management Association International Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Sacramento, CA (March 3, 2017) – In recognition of the 19th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), held March 5–11, 2017, Receivables Management Association International (RMA) will make special efforts to educate consumers on credit and financial capability. More than 100 federal, state, and local [...]