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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Top U.S. Financial Official Warns of Crisis Generated by Healthcare
6 March 2007
Slowdown in Commercial Credit Applications Signals Weakened Economy
5 March 2007
Chase Card Services Announces New Funding for Financial Literacy Organizations
2 March 2007
First Data Corp. Completes Acquisition of Intelligent Results
2 March 2007
Groups Urge End to Predatory Lending and Debt Collection
2 March 2007
Fourth Quarter GDP Revised Down to 2.2%
28 February 2007
Freddie Mac Announces Tougher Subprime Lending Standards
27 February 2007
TXU Agrees to Buyout in Largest-Ever Private Equity Deal
27 February 2007
Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Steady
26 February 2007
Mortgage Market Shifts to Snub Bad Credit Applicants
26 February 2007
Economic Optimism Leads Consumer Products Companies Toward Expansion
22 February 2007
First Data Acquires Datawire Communication Networks
21 February 2007
First Data to Acquire Data Analytics Company Intelligent Results
21 February 2007
Inflation Gets its Groove Back; Healthcare Costs Blamed
21 February 2007
Indian BPO Firm Acquires ARM Provider Global Vantedge
20 February 2007
Collection Agency Alerts with "Warrant Roundup"
19 February 2007
Oregon Company Promotes a Zero-Interest Medical Card
19 February 2007
Collection Agency Eyed by Borough to Recoup Revenue
19 February 2007
Creative Ways to Connect Lenders and Borrowers Online
16 February 2007
Regional to Charge Interest on Unpaid Bills
16 February 2007
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