Jim Jackson provides an overview of M&A activity in the equipment finance industry from 2022 as well as an assessment of the current market. While independents continue to be an attractive acquisition target for banks, several challenges block the return of more robust acquisition activity. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
Dillard Van Dango explores six trends and hot takes that will shape the equipment finance industry in 2023, exploring M&A, syndication, specialization, regulations, investing in human capital and artificial intelligence. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2023
In this Q&A, Jim Merrilees, the new vice chairman of The Alta Group, shares best practices for firms as they navigate a difficult hiring environment and strategies for longevity amid fluctuating market forces.... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
Spearheading SLR Equipment Finance’s new foray into the vendor channel, CEO Tom Casey uses a combination of servant leadership, a collaborative team effort and decades of experience to steer the company to new and exciting heights. Forecasting tripled growth in the coming years, Casey lays out his prior paths while giving insight on the roads ahead.... read more
May/June 2022
Who knew getting closer to your coworkers was as easy as sharing your favorite media or delving into what a song, movie or moment means to you on a personal level? Who knew experiences like these can bring a team closer together and foster a system of benevolence-based trust, increasing productivity and performance? Deb Reuben of TomorrowZone sat down with Brian Mohr of Anthym to learn more. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a variety of changes to the asset management industry over the last two years. Monitor checks in with two asset managers who discuss the impact of supply chain and manufacturing disruptions as well as changes to the equipment sales market. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2022
We are using technology in more areas of our lives than ever before. And while the pace and quality of technology changes every second, human nature essentially remains the same. Those who are technology averse often mention that technology is superseding people, but does it have to be that way? How do we innovate while embracing humanity?... read more
Jan/Feb 2022
M&A activity was robust in 2021. James Jackson discusses notable recent transactions, the status of the current market and potential economic risks. He also provides an M&A outlook for the year to come.... read more
Mar/Apr 2022
Remarketing equipment with an agent occurs frequently in the equipment finance industry, but it comes with legal risk. Scott Chait, Shari Bacsardi and Dillon Redding discuss the risks and benefits of successful equipment remarketing that is UCC compliant. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2022
Months of supply chain disruptions and rising prices have made asset management more challenging than ever in 2021. Carl Chrappa of The Alta Group provides an overview of the effects of these issues on different equipment types and gives advice on how to prepare for the opportunities that will develop in the next few years. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 7 2022
Companies need to reassess and improve the experiences they create for job seekers to attract, retain and support a more diverse pool of talent. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 7 2022
STRIPES Leadership Program, designed specifically for the equipment finance industry, kicked off its inaugural program in September. Monitor checks in with STRIPES participants — and the managers who enrolled them in the program — to learn more about how it is developing tomorrow’s leaders, impacting the success of their organizations and forwarding the future of the industry. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 7 2021
The U.S. economy is feeling inflationary pressure as the recovery from the downward trend created by the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Gary LoMonaco of The Alta Group looks at the sources of inflation and how they are affecting different types of businesses while providing some important considerations for equipment lessors. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 6 2021