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Editor John Arnold - E-mail: jarnold@creditman.co.uk This week's issue of the Business Credit News UK is brought to you in association with the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) 
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You can join for as little as £42 by calling 01780 722903 To be empowered, click here now! ================== Current News ================== - New rules target rogue lenders and debt collectors - Receivers appointed to Mainsail II Limited - Car dealerships in for a rough ride during 2008 - Cybercrime is a major concern for businesses - Business failures leap as the credit crunch hits companies - How Credit is Managed Speaks to A Company's Attitude - Preventing card not present fraud - USA - Consumer bankruptcy filings increased 27.0 percent nationwide in the first quarter of 2008 over the same period in 2007 - Callcredit to move scorecard development in-house - Students rewarded at Accounting & Finance Awards - USA - New Book Reveals How to Make Money Collecting Money - Administrators appointed to Toyzone Ltd and administrative receivers appointed to Youngsters Ltd - Support for small businesses - 4th quarter of 2007 - Credits Poised For Downgrades Reach New Record, Says Report - Financial Sector Hires Boost Experian’s Global Fraud Prevention Capabilities - U.K. And Spanish Housing Markets At Risk Of A Major Correction, Says Report - Joint scheme administrator announces further increase to payment percentage for OIC and L&O scheme creditors - AIM struggles to raise funds in current credit climate - Company Profitability Monitor – 2007 Q4 - Venture Structured Finance assists InterFlex in strategic acquisition - USA - Experian Automotive Announces Industry’s First Automotive Credit Report - Aktiv Kapital divests its AFS business to Gothia Financial Group ASA - Changes to company law: help on the high street for small business - ICM and BERR team up for launch of new best practices initiatives in the wake of credit crisis - New BBA Code of Practice - Callcredit comment - Debt management on the up - Experian appoints new sales director for reseller and alliance channel - Shergroup aims for sweet success with new charity To read the complete story on these and to submit your news items please go to the News Section ================== Debt Collection Services ================== Try our own inhouse collections for UK debts - A service provided by credit management professionals. 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