To Attend or Not to Attend? That is the Question
There are a lot of conferences in the ARM industry. So how should you decide which one to go to, or if you should go at all?
Health Care Concerns Reflected in Election Polling, Early Voter Turnout
While the economy is getting a lot of election press, health care concerns are at the top of many voter’s minds, according to recent polls
Local Gov?ts Seeking $66 billion in Bonds Nov 4, But Voters May Reject
There’s more at stake than just deciding the right man to lead the country on November 4; voters across the country also have to decide on whether they want to approve some $66 billion in municipal bonds. The bonds will be used for schools, sewers and pet other projects in 41 states. In the current [...]
Debt Buyer LINK Financial Forms £250 million Partnership
LINK Financial (LINK), the leading European purchaser and servicer of performing and non-performing consumer receivables, today announces the formation of a £250 million ($400 million) partnership with one of the world’s largest pension funds based in Europe. The agreement initially covers a co-investment in a portfolio of UK distressed loans that has been acquired by [...]
Executive Changes: Marty Sarim and Mark Neill Named Presidents of Bureau of Collection Recovery
Bureau of Collection Recovery (BCR) announced today the appointment of Marty Sarim and Mark Neill to Presidents of BCR. “The appointment of Marty Sarim and Mark Neill to Presidents of BCR’s 775 seat collection enterprise is a strategic step in the expansion of BCR’s executive infrastructure. Marty Sarim and Mark Neill are proven leaders with [...]
Leading Debt Portfolio Broker Announces Record Quarter
National Loan Exchange, Inc. (NLEX™), a leading broker of distressed financial assets, announces a record third quarter. Though the funding environment for non-performing acquisitions continues to put a strain on the market, recent expansion puts NLEX™ on track for a second straight record year. Aaron Hadam, Senior Vice President, comments, “Our investments in key personnel [...]
Global REIT Markets Continue to Cope With the Financial Storm
Europe and Asia saw slight gains in market capitalization amid a global market constrained by the credit crunch, according to Riding out the storm: Global Real Estate Investment Trust Report 2008, Ernst & Young’s third annual Global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) report released today. The total market capitalization of publicly-listed REITs around the world [...]
Executive Change: Tony Burke Promoted to CEO of All Global
All Global, a leading international healthcare data collection agency, appointed Tony Burke to Chief Executive Officer. Burke, a founder of the London office, will now be running the company worldwide. This promotion acknowledges his considerable contributions to All Global and its tremendous growth over the years. "I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity," [...]
Q3 Ends with Moderating Consumer Sentiment, but Confidence Hit by October Plunge
Though the majority of the news as of late has focused on big names within the financial market, it has been a challenging economy for both large institutions and consumers alike. I believe the consensus is finally out that we are indeed in recession as a number of macroeconomic factors continue to negatively affect U.S. [...]
The Cost of Dirty Data to Accounts Receivable Managers
Working in the accounts receivable business in this economy isn’t easy. There are more accounts that need attention but fewer people are paying on their debts. Add the impending holidays, and well, time isn’t your friend. You need quick results. The success equation has changed; reach significantly more people to collect the same amount of [...]