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JANUARY 2006
Monitor Salutes Jim Renner

FEATURES

When All is Said and Done… People do Business With People
By Michael J. Rizzo, U.S. Bancorp Business EFG
In an age of Internet shopping, it is tempting to think that personal relationships are no longer relevant and their importance and power can get lost in the clutter of other, “more modern” sales strategies. (Ref # VEN015)

Reaping the Benefits… The Future of the Basel II Accord
By Lawrence Mielnicki, Phd, De Lage Landen
The Basel II Accord is simultaneously the most important and most misunderstood of the international regulations currently impacting internationally active banks. read why the opportunities from implementing the most advanced form of “the Accord” will yield competitive benefits for years to come. (Ref # BKL032)

Pure Renner… Impeccable Integrity,
Clarity of Purpose Leave an Indelible Mark on Leasing
When Jim renner began his career in 1971, equipment finance was in its infancy. now 34 years later with a $7.5 billion portfolio, renner has grown Wells Fargo equipment Finance Inc. into the sixth largest bank leasing company. The Monitor takes this opportunity to look back on renner’s career and vision. (Ref # PRO084)

An Ideal Successor… A Strong Business Sense and a Passion for the Future
A Profile of John mcQueen, President of Wells Fargo equipment Finance, Inc. (Ref # PRO085)

Harmonious & Profitable:
CIT Relies on Relationship Building to Foster Vendor Financing Partnerships
By Jeffrey D. Simon, CIT Specialty Finance
Establishing a harmonious, long-term and profitable vendor finance relationship that stresses continuous two-way communication is something many businesses strive to achieve but in many cases don’t. (Ref # VEN016)

Expect The Unexpected… A Layman’s Look at Lease Law
By Mark Arvin, Cash Recovery LLC
While nothing in this article is intended to offer legal advice or conclusions, it does raise some of the key issues in interpreting and applying the complex and somewhat esoteric terms found in most leases. leases are rarely black and white, so expect the unexpected. (Ref # LGL1058)

Money Machine
By Kerry Dolan, Forbes Magazine
Michael Neal runs General Electric’s biggest profit engine, raking in $24 billion per year lending money to businesses big and small. His secret: “free” advice for the clientele.

COLUMNS

ALTERNATE PERSPECTIVES
Hunters and Farmers — Effectively Partnering Third-Party Recruiters & HR Professionals
By Michael A. Toglia, Molloy Associates
The development of a system where corporate recruiters and third-party recruiters can work together effectively as strategic partners is essential to successfully hiring in today’s market. (Ref # HUM011)

LEGAL WATCH
Problems on the Homestead Exemption Cap After the BAPCPA— A Tale of Two Courts
By Andrew K. Alper, Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C.
In April 2005, certain amendments to the Bankruptcy Code became effective immediately upon the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, one being the cap on homestead exemptions. Two courts, Florida and Arizona, have already disagreed on some of the homestead cap issues. (Ref # LGL1059)

DISPATCHES FROM THE TRENCHES
Four Leasing Lessons to Consider in The New Year
By Kenneth P. Weinberg, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
This edition discusses topics ranging from the distinction between true leases and secured transactions to the risks of accord and satisfaction. (Ref # LGL1060)

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