Glossary

Debt Collectors Association ABR-BVI

All over the world, Debt collection companies group into associations to boost their member’s professionalism, promote their business and get their point of view heard by regulating authorities.

  • The world’s biggest is ACA International from the USA.
  • In Europe, the FENCA (Federation of European National Collection Associations) groups European debt collectors associations (including the Belgian ABR-BVI).
  • In Belgium, the sole debt collectors association is the ABR-BVI.

The members of the Belgian Collectors Association (ABR-BVI) are the most professional actors of this trade. They are selected on the basis of the quality of their services. To become and remain a member, such debt collection office must have a specific structure and strictly maintain minimum solvency and liquidity criteria.  Besides, they need to sign and apply a strict code of conduct and ethics. The ABR-BVI is the sole and only debt collectors association (or federation) in Belgium.  It is a member itself of the FENCA (European Federation of Debt Collectors Association).

TCM Belgium is a member of the ABR-BVI.

Updated 06/03/2017

Definitions provided under this section refer to the Belgian situation; unless specified otherwise. The texts are meant to summarize concepts in daily language and should not be considered as comprehensive or definite. We welcome suggestions for modifications or additions at glossary@tcm.be.