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.

See all Topics

Prof Argues Card Issuers Like Bankrupt Consumers

13 August 2007

Card Issuers Focus on Bankrupt Consumers: Report

10 August 2007

MicroBilt and Equifax Help Businesses Make Informed Credit Decisions

9 August 2007

Card Spending Sends Consumer Credit Higher

8 August 2007

Malaise Stays with Debt Purchasers? Stocks

6 August 2007

Analyst Downgrade Sends Purchasers? Stocks Down

3 August 2007

Subprime Woes Take Center Stage

3 August 2007

Economist Tells ACA Economy to Strengthen in Second Half

27 July 2007

Economic Growth Strengthens in Second Quarter

27 July 2007

Certegy Identity Theft Probe Grows

27 July 2007

First Data International to Acquire Check Forte in Brazil

26 July 2007

GE Unveils Credit Card Dedicated to Reducing Cardholders? Carbon Emissions

26 July 2007

Minorities have Lower Credit Scores, FTC Reports

25 July 2007

Hotel Credit Risk Sees Steady Drop

24 July 2007

Rival Bidders Increase Cash Offer for ABN Amro

16 July 2007

Capital One Survey: More Teens Eager To Learn About Money

16 July 2007

Foreclosures Set Record in First Half of 2007

13 July 2007

Dutch Supreme Court Rules in Favor of BofA and ABN in Merger Case

13 July 2007

Consumer Sentiment Jumps to 6 Month High in July

13 July 2007

Sallie Mae Buyout Threatened by Student Loan Legislation

12 July 2007