ono-kosuki / pexelsNews in the ARM industry never stops and determining what’s truly relevant can be a challenge. That’s where insideARM’s weekly recap comes in. Our weekly recap of top stories will give you the news we found most interesting last week and, more importantly, why we think it’s relevant. Last week, we brought you keys to adapting to shifting regulatory and market conditions, details about a furnisher’s win in a post-bankruptcy credit reporting suit, and insights into third party vendor management in 2026.
On Tuesday, we brought you a piece from Phillips & Cohen Associates regarding building operational resilience amidst regulatory and market shifts. Operational resilience in collections is the ability to maintain stability when requirements change faster than teams can absorb them. In an environment where the only constant is change, it’s never a bad time to take a step back and consider if your organization is set up for resiliency.
On Wednesday, we shared details from Orrick about a credit furnisher’s success in dismissing a lawsuit alleging violations of federal law for inaccurate credit reporting during bankruptcy proceedings. Notably, as part of the decision, the court weighed in on whether failing to comply with the Metro II reporting format establishes liability under the FCRA. Though a district court opinion, this case is a good read for organizations that credit report.
On Thursday, we published insights from Bridgeforce about the evolving landscape of third-party risk management. Vendor Management is a permanent compliance fixture in the ARM industry. Rather than simply a compliance requirement, though, if leveraged right, your risk program can be a strategic differentiator. This article walks through the current landscape and addresses keys to creating a third-party risk management program that sets an organization apart.
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