Debt collection

Ohad Samet Named to Inaugural Debt Collection Advisory Committee of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)

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Friday, May 21, 2021

b'LENEXA, Kan., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ohad Samet, CEO and cofounder of TrueAccord Group, has been named to the inaugural debt collection advisory committee of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).

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b'LENEXA, Kan., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ohad Samet, CEO and cofounder of TrueAccord Group, has been named to the inaugural debt collection advisory committee of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
The debt collection advisory committee will be working to make sure that all consumers facing debt collection in California are treated fairly and equitably.
"\n"Since its founding, TrueAccord has been committed to sharing consumer feedback and data about the use of technology in debt collection," added Samet.
"\nThe committee members were appointed for two-year terms pursuant to Financial Code Section 100025 adopted by passage the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA).

PRA Group Announces New Office and Call Center in Australia

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Finance, Money, Debt collection, PRA Group, Financial services, PRA

b'NORFOLK, Va., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced the opening of a new office and call center in Brisbane, Australia.

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b'NORFOLK, Va., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced the opening of a new office and call center in Brisbane, Australia.
The Australian market is going through a period of change, much of which, we believe, is being driven by the regulatory market.
We believe this positions us well in Australia\'s evolving market," said Kevin Stevenson, president and chief executive office of PRA Group, Inc.\nAs a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia.
With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt.

NCLA Cries Foul on CFPB Final Rule that Doubles Down on Unlawful Eviction Moratorium Policy

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

United States federal banking legislation, Corporate taxation in the United States, Debt collection, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Corporate crime, Limited liability company, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Schoeffler, Economy, Articles, Financial services

NCLA represents The Property Management Connection LLC, attorney Gordon Schoeffler, and the National Association of Residential Property Managers.

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NCLA represents The Property Management Connection LLC, attorney Gordon Schoeffler, and the National Association of Residential Property Managers.
The CFPB rule is an unlawful agency action in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) because it requires disclosures that are not required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Two days later, the District Court for the Western District of Tennessee likewise held in Tiger Lily, LLC, et al.
that the Halt Order was beyond the scope of CDC\xe2\x80\x99s power and unenforceable in the Western District of Tennessee.

Cinemark to Participate in May Virtual Investor Conferences

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Corporate crime, Finance, Economy, Money, United States federal banking legislation, Debt collection, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Eviction

b'Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the world, today announced participation at the following virtual institutional investor conferences:\nHeadquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world.

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b'Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the world, today announced participation at the following virtual institutional investor conferences:\nHeadquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world.
Cinemark\xe2\x80\x99s circuit, comprised of various brands that also include Century, Tinseltown and Rave, operates 531 theatres with 5,958 screens in 41 states domestically and 15 countries throughout South and Central America.
1 exhibitor-brand premium large format; and expansive food and beverage options to further enhance the moviegoing experience.
For more information go to https://ir.cinemark.com/ .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210503005011/en/\n'

FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Landlord–tenant law, Forced migration, Eviction, Housing, Debt collection, Moratorium

With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.

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With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
The CFPB recently enacted an interim final rule requiring debt collectors to give tenants written notice of their rights under the CDCs moratorium and prohibiting debt collectors from misrepresenting tenants eligibility for eviction protection.
The letter outlines these requirements and provides sample language for notice to tenants facing eviction.
The FTC also issued guidance about the moratorium for both landlords and tenants.

FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Landlord–tenant law, Forced migration, Eviction, Housing, Debt collection, Moratorium

With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.

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With millions of families nationwide at risk of eviction, it's vital that landlords and the debt collectors who work on their behalf understand and abide by their obligations, said Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
The CFPB recently enacted an interim final rule requiring debt collectors to give tenants written notice of their rights under the CDCs moratorium and prohibiting debt collectors from misrepresenting tenants eligibility for eviction protection.
The letter outlines these requirements and provides sample language for notice to tenants facing eviction.
The FTC also issued guidance about the moratorium for both landlords and tenants.

Badger Meter Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, April 30, 2021

Engineering, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Energy, Finance, Money, Vivint, Economy, United States federal banking legislation, Federal Trade Commission, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Identity theft, Debt buyer, Debt collection

b'The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of eighteen cents ($0.18) per share to shareholders of record on May 28, 2021, payable June 11, 2021.\nWith more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters.

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b'The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of eighteen cents ($0.18) per share to shareholders of record on May 28, 2021, payable June 11, 2021.\nWith more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters.
These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most precious resource.
For more information, visit badgermeter.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210430005058/en/\n'

Encore Capital Group to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 5

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Finance, Money, Financial services, Debt buyers, Debt collection, Encore Capital Group, NASDAQ, ECPG, Credit management

b"SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2021 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, after the market closes.

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b"SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2021 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, after the market closes.
A replay of the webcast will also be available shortly after the call on the Company's website.\nEncore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services across a broad range of financial assets.
More information about the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Midland Credit Management subsidiary can be found at www.midlandcreditonline.com.
More information about the Company's Cabot Credit Management subsidiary can be found at www.cabotcm.com.

PRA Group to Announce First Quarter 2021 Results on May 6

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Finance, Money, Debt collection, PRA Group, Financial services, PRA

b"NORFOLK, Va., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will report its first quarter 2021 results after market close on Thursday, May 6, 2021, followed by a webcast and conference call at 5 p.m. E.T.\nTo listen to PRA Group's webcast and view the corresponding slides, visit https://ir.pragroup.com/events-and-presentations .To listen by phone on May 6, call 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 outside the U.S. and ask for the PRA Group conference call.To listen to a replay of the call, either visit the same website until May 6, 2022, or call 877-344-7529 in the U.S. or 412-317-0088 outside the U.S. and use access code 10155063 until May 13, 2021.\nThe Company is also announcing that it currently plans to report second quarter 2021 results after market close on August 5, 2021.\nAs a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas and Europe.

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b"NORFOLK, Va., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will report its first quarter 2021 results after market close on Thursday, May 6, 2021, followed by a webcast and conference call at 5 p.m. E.T.\nTo listen to PRA Group's webcast and view the corresponding slides, visit https://ir.pragroup.com/events-and-presentations .To listen by phone on May 6, call 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 outside the U.S. and ask for the PRA Group conference call.To listen to a replay of the call, either visit the same website until May 6, 2022, or call 877-344-7529 in the U.S. or 412-317-0088 outside the U.S. and use access code 10155063 until May 13, 2021.\nThe Company is also announcing that it currently plans to report second quarter 2021 results after market close on August 5, 2021.\nAs a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas and Europe.
With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt.
For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com .\n"

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Continues Its Investigation of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) on Behalf of Investors

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Finance, Debt collection, Encore Capital Group, Economy

LOS ANGELES, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Encore or the Company) (NASDAQ: ECPG ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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LOS ANGELES, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Encore or the Company) (NASDAQ: ECPG ) investors concerning the Companys possible violations of the federal securities laws.
You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at [email protected] to learn more about your rights.
Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Encore should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.