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SIMM Associates Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Growth and Success

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 […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:26-08:00July 29, 2016|Member News|

CFPB Hosts Field Hearing in DBA International’s Hometown, Sacramento, CA

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 […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-30T14:28:42-08:00July 29, 2016|Member Alerts|

National Debt Collection Agency MRS BPO, LLC Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Cherry Hill, New Jersey: MRS BPO, LLC, an industry leader in financial services, telecommunications, cable, utilities, and healthcare debt recovery recently celebrated its 25^th 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. […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:29-08:00July 8, 2016|Member News|

A Letter from DBA President Todd Lansky

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 20^th anniversary of DBA, I want to take a moment to reflect on our past and […]

Aurora Sain2024-07-08T06:43:26-07:00June 27, 2016|Member Alerts|

PRA Group Names Pete Graham as Chief Financial Officer

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 […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:34-08:00June 22, 2016|Member News|

Account Control Technology Foundation Announces Winners of $50,000 in College Scholarships

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 […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-30T03:56:45-08:00June 21, 2016|Member Community Involvement|

Bankrupt Debt Acquisitions Becomes Certified Debt Buyer

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 […]

Aurora Sain2022-09-28T14:06:48-07:00June 21, 2016|Member News|

30-Day Comment Period on Proposed Changes to DBA International Certification Program

The DBA International Certification Council is proposing edits to the Receivables Management Certification Program. The Council is required to perform a review of certification program standards at least annually to ensure the program addresses “evolving industry best practices, input from key stakeholders and communities of interest, areas of Council concern, and recent regulatory and statutory […]

Aurora Sain2024-07-08T06:43:33-07:00June 18, 2016|Member Alerts|

The Value of the DBA Certification Program Through the Eyes of Certification Chair

In 2013, DBA International released the first version of the certification program to create best practices for the receivables industry. Through ongoing review of the standards by DBA members and feedback from regulators and consumer advocacy groups, the certification program has gained acceptance and grown into a recognized certification. Though initially created for debt buying […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:46:03-08:00June 15, 2016|RMAI Certification|

DBA Update – June 2016

Keeping you informed about the work that is taking place on your behalf and reminding you of important news and updates.

DBA Member News

DBA International published a statement in regards to the June 5th episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” While we disagree with the broad characterizations of the debt buying industry […]

Aurora Sain2023-12-14T07:11:55-08:00June 15, 2016|Member Alerts|