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
When the equipment leasing industry was created, leasing was the go-to product. But as time went on, the industry morphed into a subset of secured lending. Paul Bent explores the cycles of the industry and says as market conditions shift, the old roots of yesteryear may be giving rise to a new generation of lessors.... read more
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
Merger and acquisition activity has come to a veritable standstill in early 2023 after a sluggish 2022. Brent Ferrin of Houlihan Lokey discusses how the market will evolve throughout the rest of the year and how businesses are taking a more long-term approach. ... 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
During the ELFA’s Q1/23 Innovation Roundtable hosted by Deborah Reuben from TomorrowZone, members of the association’s Innovation Advisory Council discussed adopting an innovative leadership mindset, enabling curiosity and ensuring employee longevity. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
Representatives from Amur Equipment Finance, NFS Leasing and SLR Equipment Finance share their thoughts on how a rising rate environment, geopolitical events and other factors are affecting deal flow, the cost and availability of capital and more. ... 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
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the equipment finance industry have grown recently. Christopher Johnson, senior vice president and president of financial services at Pitney Bowes, and Michael Baez, vice president for professional services and customer strategy at Leasepath, spoke with Monitor about the importance of leadership in advancing these efforts. ... read more
Mar/Apr 2023
Despite a litany of macroeconomic challenges, in another banner year, Monitor’s Top 30 Private Independents built on a record-setting 2021 to produce a 30.8% increase in new business volume in 2022.... 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
Monitor's third annual Most Innovative Companies list highlights individuals and companies who have pushed ahead in the categories of innovation, industry disruption, culture, reinvention and sustainability. ... read more
Jan/Feb 2023
Investment in climate equipment finance has been growing and several recent events are likely to accelerate the pace. Patricia Voorhees from The Alta Group provides an overview of climate finance, including immediate opportunities, deal structuring and the resources lessors will need to participate. ... read more
Jan/Feb 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