James Jackson from The Alta Group explores the equipment finance M&A market for 2023 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. With banks sitting on the sidelines for the second year in a row, acquisition opportunities abound for non-bank institutions.... read more

Mar/Apr 2024

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will impact the equipment finance industry in six substantial ways, including disrupting supply chains and causing trucking detours. read more

MAR 28, 2024 - 6:42 am

An accelerated shift in government policy, corporate policy and capital deployment strategy are precipitating enormous investment that is driving global growth in climate finance to an estimated $9 trillion by 2030, according to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

MAR 26, 2024 - 6:44 am

Rick Remiker and Carl Chrappa, both leaders at global equipment finance advisory The Alta Group, will deliver remarks at a pair of upcoming events hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) focused on the industry’s future. read more

FEB 27, 2024 - 5:10 am

Incidents of fraud, including identity theft and first- and third-party borrower fraud, have increased by 10% or more among equipment finance companies over the last two years, according to a new study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

JAN 29, 2024 - 6:56 am

Keith Rodwell, who has worked with global finance leaders in the equipment finance industry for more than three decades, joined The Alta Group to lead its Asia-Pacific region. read more

JAN 9, 2024 - 6:58 am

Many methods of common fraud can be prevented through training, vigilance and common sense. Paul Bent and Gary LoMonaco outline how to spot various types of fraud and stress, the importance of staying aware and sounding the alarm if something seems off.... read more

Nov/Dec 2023

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation announced the 2024 officers of its board of trustees, including Zack Marsh, CLFP, senior vice president of accounting and analysis at AP Equipment Financing as chair. read more

DEC 5, 2023 - 6:53 am

As global supply chains continue to shift in the wake of the pandemic, nearshoring presents an opportunity for the equipment finance industry. Rafael Castillo-Triana and Juan Dodds explore policies and best practices to guide investment in Latin America.... read more

Sept/Oct 2023

Patricia Voorhees, a director with The Alta Group, will lead a panel discussion on the rapidly developing climate finance market at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 62nd annual convention, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Phoenix. read more

SEP 27, 2023 - 7:12 am

In an uncertain economy, while most banks see daunting challenges with equipment finance, independents are finding and leveraging multiple opportunities, entering new markets and delivering financing results.... read more

Monitor 101+ 2023

Equipment Finance Cares held its fourth event of 2023 this last week in Chicago. More than 50 equipment finance professionals attended, representing 33 different organizations. read more

SEP 22, 2023 - 6:56 am

We take a look into the future, to the year 2073, when Monitor (which has gone on to be known as Monitroid) celebrates its 100th anniversary and the leasing industry contemplates its most recent development — the fully autonomous equipment leasing system.... read more

Monitor 100 2023

In accordance with the bylaws of the National Equipment Finance Association, Jim Jackson of The Alta Group, the association's immediate past president and board chairperson, appointed a nominating committee consisting of both regular and services members. read more

JUL 11, 2023 - 7:02 am

A veteran of the equipment finance industry, John Deane spoke with Monitor about his career journey from a newbie in a still budding industry to a leader, founder and retiree. He also discusses the evolution of the industry over the years and reflects on its life cycle.... read more

Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023