As the first woman to lead the ELFA, Leigh Lytle brings a new voice and outlook to the industry. In an interview with Monitor, she identifies seven opportunities and challenges the equipment finance industry faces today and outlines the association’s goals to address them. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2024
AI was the topic at this year’s ELFA annual convention. Here are five takeaways Scott Nelson, president and CDO of Tamarack Technology, gleaned from the presentations and discussions at the convention.... read more
Nov/Dec 2023
The Future 360 theme was fitting for this year’s ELFA Convention. From the retirement of Ralph Petta to the announcement of his successor, Leigh Lytle, coupled with presentations on the implications of AI in equipment finance and the world at large, the event focused on what’s to come — and how to prepare for it.... read more
Nov/Dec 2023
Compensation in the equipment finance industry returned to steady increases in 2022, according to the 2023 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey released by the ELFA. read more
OCT 16, 2023 - 6:35 am
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Equity Committee is leading an evolutionary change within the industry to create an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything it does. Its inaugural Equity Forum encouraged interaction, sparked new ideas and provided tools and inspiration for everyone in equipment finance to embrace DE&I.... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
Despite Hurricane Ian disrupting the ELFA’s 61st Annual Conference, originally planned for Marco Island, FL, the show went on in Orlando, FL. Featuring a slew of exhibitors, breakout sessions and keynote speakers, the conference’s first keynote speaker, Dex Hunter-Torricke, laid out the coming changes to the global economy and labor market and what’s just over the horizon – the Decade of Disruption.... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association opened registration for the 61st ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 9-11 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL. The early-bird registration deadline is Aug. 1. read more
JUL 19, 2022 - 7:32 am
New business volume increased 7.4% in 2021, according to the 2022 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. read more
JUL 18, 2022 - 7:18 am
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will host a second webinar designed to help the equipment finance industry prepare for financial disclosure regulations scheduled to take effect in California and New York that will take place on July 28, 1-3 p.m. EST. read more
JUL 13, 2022 - 7:23 am
The ELFA held an ELFA Innovation Roundtable on May 19 where attendees discussed the digital customer service experience. TomorrowZone compiled a list of takeaways from the event. read more
JUN 2, 2022 - 7:33 am
Jeff Quigley joined the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association as vice president and administration on March 31. Quigley succeeds Paul Stilp, who recently retired after serving as a member of the ELFA staff for 18 years. read more
APR 22, 2022 - 7:23 am
New York State introduced new regulations that will affect commercial finance providers. Stephen Whelan discusses the disclosure to borrowers that will begin in 2022 and a bill regarding licensing requirements that was introduced to the New York Senate while providing updates on two court decisions that may impact the industry.... read more
May 2021
Although it was held virtually, the ELFA/IMN Investors’ Conference focused on a theme of the slow but steady emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Equipment-backed ABS has experienced a “bright start” in early 2021 and volume is expected to return to near-normal levels. ... read more
May 2021
COVID-19 put a halt to the 2020 ELFA Convention, but that didn’t stop the industry from coming together to learn, network and laugh. ELFA Business LIVE! was an industry meetup for the record books.... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
Paul S. Gass, a longtime equipment finance industry leader, passed away on Feb. 16. Gass founded Eaton Financial in 1974 and became president of the leasing services division of AT&T Capital when AT&T acquired Eaton Financial in 1989. read more
FEB 19, 2021 - 6:53 am