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DBA Launches Version 3.1 of the Certification Program

DBA International Launches Version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program

The DBA International Board of Directors and Certification Council have adopted version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program. By establishing uniform national standards of best practice, DBA International is able to ensure that its certified members are exceeding the consumer protection […]

2023-10-02T09:05:27-07:00November 19, 2015|RMAI Certification|

DBA Launches Version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program

In DBA International’s pursuit of continuous improvement, we are proud to announce the adoption of version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program. The Certification Program offers two distinct certification designations – the “Certified Professional Receivables Company” (CPRC) for companies and the “Certified Receivables Compliance Professional” (CRCP) for individuals.

The uniform industry […]

2023-10-02T09:05:27-07:00November 19, 2015|Member News|

DBA Update – November 2015

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.

Advocacy

DBA serves as the voice of the debt buying industry, representing members before federal and state agencies and in the courts. […]

2024-04-24T08:55:55-07:00November 15, 2015|RMAI Update|

DBA Seeks Nominations for Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award

DBA Seeks Nominations for the Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award

 

Nominations accepted through December 1, 2015

 

DBA International created the Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award in 2013 to recognize an individual for outstanding leadership and dedication to the debt buying industry.

Considered one of the debt buying industry’s founding fathers, the award honors Bud’s life, legacy and the […]

2021-01-30T14:04:27-08:00November 2, 2015|Member Alerts|

Navient helps educate area youth about financial literacy at Junior Achievement Finance Park

RESTON, Va., Oct. 29, 2015-Navient employees helped teach local 8th grade students yesterday from Franklin Middle School about the importance of financial literacy. Hosted at the Junior Achievement Finance Park of Greater Washington in Fairfax, students learned to make budgeting decisions based on random life scenarios.

The program is part of a four-week course under the guidance of […]

2021-01-19T21:23:06-08:00October 29, 2015|Member Community Involvement|

National Recovery Solutions Completes Successful Charity Golf Tournament

Proceeds from the annual event support Make-A-Wish Western New York, Mikey’s Way and more organizations to help people in need.

 

Proceeds from the event were distributed between Make-A-Wish Western New York; the Mikey’s Way Foundation, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses stay connected to their friends, family and school through the use of technology; ARMing Heroes; […]

2021-01-19T21:23:10-08:00October 22, 2015|Member Community Involvement|

FTC Hosts Final Debt Collection Dialogue

FTC Hosts Final Debt Collection Dialogue
Complimentary event on November 18 in Atlanta

The Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing the third of its Debt Collection Dialogues in Atlanta, GA on November 18, 2015. The Office of Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens will co-host the event. Earlier Dialogues were in Buffalo and […]

2021-01-21T22:16:10-08:00October 21, 2015|Member Alerts|

DBA Hosts California Regional Symposium – November 12, 2015

DBA International Hosts California Regional Symposium – November 12, 2015
Interactive Discussions on Consent Orders and New CA Legislation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 19, 2015) – The recent CFPB consent orders have potentially sweeping implications for the receivables management industry. At DBA International’s California Symposium, attendees from across the industry are invited to hear from representatives of PRA […]

2021-01-30T14:03:32-08:00October 19, 2015|Member News|

DBA Update – October 2015

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.

ADVOCACY

DBA serves as the voice of the debt buying industry, representing members before federal and state agencies and in the courts. […]

2024-10-15T13:40:16-07:00October 15, 2015|RMAI Update|

DBA Commends Report on the Law and Economics of Consumer Debt Collection and its Regulation

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 […]

2021-01-21T22:16:24-08:00September 30, 2015|Member Alerts|
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