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Statement: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” Segment on the Debt Buying Industry

While DBA International disagrees with certain broad characterizations of the debt buying industry contained in the June 5th episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” we wholeheartedly agree with the premise of the show that unscrupulous activity within the industry harms consumers.

This position is the core of DBA International’s Receivables Management Certification Program and […]

Aurora Sain2022-09-28T14:03:27-07:00June 7, 2016|RMAI Press Releases|

Navient CEO shares student loan borrower stories, advocates for policy ideas to address student debt

WILMINGTON, Del., May 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jack Remondi, president and CEO of Navient, the nation’s leading loan management, servicing and asset recovery company, delivered remarks at the company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Excerpts of his remarks on the cost of college and student debt are as follows:

On the cost of higher education

Student […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:41-08:00May 26, 2016|Member News|

Stoneleigh Recovery Associates’ Employee Voted Most Valuable Volunteer at 13th Annual Autism Speaks Chicago Walk

LOMBARD, Ill. – Stoneleigh Recovery Associates’ (SRA) employees volunteered at the 13^th Annual Autism Speaks Chicago Walk May 14, 2016. SRA employees helped coordinate, setup, and man the registration desk for the more than 20,000 participants that came to walk. The three-mile walk around the Chicago lakefront started and ended at Soldier Field. The walk, hosted by […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-19T21:16:53-08:00May 25, 2016|Member Community Involvement|

Spokeo Decision May Provide Relief to Debt Buyers

This week’s 6-2 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Spokeo v. Robins concerning a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violation should bolster the defense of debt buying companies in future Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) litigation. The ruling addresses lawsuits that claim an injury caused by the mere violation of a federal strict […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-30T14:17:30-08:00May 24, 2016|Member Alerts|

Maryland Debt Collection Litigation Bill Signed Into Law

On Thursday, May 19^th, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed SB 771/ HB 1491 (Chapter 579) into law, addressing the treatment of out-of-statute debt and statutorily codifies several provisions contained in the Maryland Rules of Procedure (MRP) concerning the litigation of consumer debt. Given that the language from the MRP was copied verbatim, DBA International […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T22:12:51-08:00May 23, 2016|Member Alerts|

Connecticut Governor Expected to Sign New Debt Collection Law

DBA Works to Ensure Balanced Legislation Without Barriers to the Collection of Legitimate Debt

Once deemed one of the most toxic pieces of legislation the industry faced in 2016, the soon-to-be signed Connecticut HB 5571 (pages 97-107) is a mere shadow of its former self as a result of the work of DBA International’s State […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T22:12:54-08:00May 19, 2016|Member Alerts|

DBA International Executive Summit Drives Policy and Business Opportunities

Registration for Aug. 2-4, 2016 Summit Now Open!

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 19, 2016) – DBA International has opened registration for its annual Executive Summit, which will take place August 2 – 4, 2016, at the Omni Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This intimate, three-day event is designed for owners and top managers in the receivables […]

Aurora Sain2022-09-28T14:06:55-07:00May 19, 2016|RMAI Press Releases|

DBA Update – May 2016

Keeping you informed about the work that is taking place on your behalf and important news and updates. This is a ‘members only’ publication so you need to login to view on the website.

Federal Activity

DBA held two full days of meetings in Washington DC in late April. These strategic meetings were specifically selected to […]

Aurora Sain2024-04-24T08:55:56-07:00May 15, 2016|RMAI Update|

MRS BPO Announces Hal Goldstein as New COO, Chris Repholz as New CGO

MRS BPO, LLC, a New Jersey-based debt collection agency and one of the country’s premiere accounts receivable management firms, recently announced organizational changes to best align key MRS executive personnel with the vison and mission of the company’s strategic objectives.

Effective May 1^st, Hal Goldstein, former Chief Strategic Officer has assumed the title of Chief Operating […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:45-08:00May 10, 2016|Member News|

Capital Club Radio, Hosted by Michael Flock

Announcer: Broadcasting live from the Aria Resorts in Las Vegas for the DBA International Conference, it’s Capital Club Radio. Now, here’s your host, Michael Flock.

Michael Flock: Thank you very much. And it’s great to be here in Las Vegas today. I think this is the 19th anniversary of the Debt Buyers’ Association. And we couldn’t […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-21T21:53:50-08:00May 10, 2016|Member News|