Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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Wachovia-Westcorp Deal gets Final Approval
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Suicides Prompt Government Action on Debt Collectors
12 September 2006
Santander gets Antitrust OK for Wells Fargo Unit Acquisition
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ID Analytics Analysis of 70 Data Breaches in 2005 Shows the Largest Volume Occurred in Education Sector
12 September 2006
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Bank of China IPO delay
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12 September 2006
Data Sharing Improves Bank Service
12 September 2006
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12 September 2006
West Corporation Announces Agreement to Purchase Raindance Communications
12 September 2006
FTC Cracks Down on 'Credit Repair' Scams
12 September 2006
Debt Collector Offers Payback
12 September 2006
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12 September 2006
National Consumer Protection Week on Credit.com
12 September 2006
House Passes Bank Deposit Reform, Sends to Bush
12 September 2006
MoneyGram Announces Advanced Reporting Tool Enhancements For ExpressPayment's Payment Tracker
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