As head of equipment finance at Wells Fargo, Amrita Patel’s strong history of achieving outstanding results propels her forward as she creates her own path and makes a name for herself as a leader. ... read more
Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023
Lisa Rafter, Publisher of the Monitor, shares her unique perspective of watching the equipment finance industry grow throughout the years since she started at Monitor and eventually became its publisher. ... read more
Monitor 50th Anniversary 2023
In a rising rate environment on the verge of a recession, independent equipment finance companies are conquering challenges and finding opportunities. Monitor spoke with leaders from several independents to get an inside look at their approach and expectations for 2023. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
The equipment finance industry can do more than negotiate deals and write checks; it can also drive positive change for all of society. The National Equipment Finance Association is doing its part to lead the charge. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
Team behavior is a critical enabler of successful innovation. Jennifer Martin of Key Equipment Finance spoke with Deborah Reuben about her work in youth basketball and how it has illuminated important professional parallels for her work leading teams at a professional level. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
In part two of a series, Shari B. Domow Bacsardi, Dillon A. Redding and Alexander R. Lowitt explore substantive updates to the Federal Aviation Administration’s intended Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft (eVTOLs) certification process.... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
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