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The West Virginia Governor signed a bill on March 31, 2015 clarifying provisions of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act relating to debt collection, including a codification of abusive call volume. Much of the new language brings West Virginia law into greater alignment with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
The law will go […]
Resolution commends DBA’s Receivables Management Certification Program
Sacramento, CA, March 30, 2015 – The Michigan Legislature adopted a resolution on March 26, 2015 recognizing and commending DBA International for its efforts to protect consumers and creditors through its national Receivables Management Certification Program. Senator Margaret O’Brien offered Senate Resolution No. 33 which […]
Sacramento, CA, March 27, 2015 – DBA International’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Sullivan (HS Financial Group, LLC) to the eleven-member DBA Certification Council. Sullivan was appointed to represent the interests of third party collection agencies.
The Board also reappointed Mike Cushing (Fourscore Resource Capital), Steve Dostal (Wells Fargo Bank), […]
March 17, 2015 (Sacramento, CA) – DBA International is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.dbainternational.org. An organized and clean design with enhanced navigation offers visitors access to a broader array of features and content and a more user friendly experience. The site gives our growing association a professional look and feel […]
DBA International announces the launch of its new website, www.dbainternational.org. An organized and clean design with enhanced navigation offers members access to a broader array of features and content and a more user friendly experience. The site gives our growing association a professional look and feel to match the innovative practices that are making […]
On February 26, DBA International hosted a live Symposium in New York City with representatives from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA), and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The Symposium was designed to help companies prepare to implement not […]
DBA International extends a sincere thank you to its 18th Annual Conference sponsors who continue to help DBA host its “must-attend” conference featuring prominent speakers, quality educational sessions and numerous networking and business development opportunities. Annual conference sponsors included:
Globetrotter
Trailblazer
Additional Sponsors:
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Sacramento, Calif. (February 18, 2015) – Founder of DBA International and tireless advocate for the debt buying industry, Dennis Hammond was awarded the coveted Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award at the 18th Annual DBA International Conference in Las Vegas.
As a dedicated mentor and energetic leader, Bud Reitzel brought integrity, innovative thinking and passion to the […]
Dear Editor,
DBA International, the voice of the debt buying industry, understands the concerns raised in Rich Scherer’s guest column, “Drastic Regulations for Debt Collectors,” that the New York business community could experience challenges with the implementation of the new rules and regulations on debt collection adopted by the New York Office of Court Administration (OCA) […]
DBA International elected Kaye Dreifuerst as president during the association’s 18th Annual Conference. Dreifuerst begins her term on the heels of a very successful conference where the overall mood in the industry appeared to be shifting to a more balanced and optimistic view of the future. An industry veteran with over 20 years’ experience in […]