The 2013 Construction Executive Survey by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance reveals a distinct improvement in sentiment about the U.S. construction industry compared to a year ago. Executives at contracting firms and equipment distribution houses report increased construction activity and a stronger intent to hire new employees over the next six months. ... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

With business aviation's most economically challenging years in the past, NBAA president Ed Bolen sees promise in recent incremental growth. However, he notes that the industry is likely several years away from getting back to the high levels seen in 2007 and the first three quarters of 2008.When the recession hit the United States in 2008, the business aviation industry was among the sectors affected most by the sluggish economy. However, recent data from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reveals some good news. ... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

Business aviation has become ever more highly regulated and complicated. David Mayer and David Norton identify five significant issues facing the industry: Residual-collateral value risk, state sales and use taxes, compliance with FAA operating rules, federal excise taxes and non-citizen trusts.... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

Juergen Rochert and Martin Daum share their thoughts with the Monitor regarding Freightliner's success and Daimler Truck Financial’s role in supporting the Class-8 market's leading brand.... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

When BBVA Compass decided to establish a new equipment finance unit, it turned to 30-year industry veteran Mark Marinik and his Cleveland-based team to strategically fill the gap in the bank's product offerings.... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

In analyzing the equipment finance market as we close out the year, Richard Doherty, president of PNC Equipment Finance, notes that the irregular 2013 market brought a mixed bag, including organic growth despite a sluggish economy, government instability and increased competition. Resilient industry professionals who continue to make educated decisions are vital to taking what momentum we enjoyed this year into 2014. ... read more

Nov/Dec 2013

Andrew Alper, an attorney who has represented banks, lenders, equipment leasing companies, funding sources, mortgage servicers, credit corporations and secured creditors for almost 35 years, reflects on the changes that had the most impact on the legal environment in relation to the leasing and lending industries.... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

The Alta Group's Bruce Kropschot notes that throughout the past four decades, mergers and acquisitions have played a key role in the development of equipment leasing and finance. Here he shares with the Monitor his reflections and outlook regarding the influence of M&A activity on the industry. ... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

To commemorate the Monitor's 40th anniversary, Dexter Van Dango ponders how technology has changed equipment leasing and finance over the decades and asks some industry veterans to share their stories.... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

John Deane, founder and CEO of The Alta Group, reflects on 40 years of progress in the leasing industry. Despite past, present and future challenges, Deane notes that opportunities continue to exist and with the movement of equipment worldwide, having an international perspective in asset management is a growing requirement.... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

The Alta Group's David Wiener pays tribute to the Monitor by presenting a retrospective of the Monitor 100 and describes the power of its data in providing insights into where the ranked companies have been and how they got there.... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

The Alta Group's David Wiener pays tribute to the Monitor by presenting a retrospective of the Monitor 100 and describes the power of its data in providing insights into where the ranked companies have been and how they got there.... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

In honor of the Monitor's 40th anniversary, Bill Bosco traces the history of lease accounting throughout the past four decades and forecasts what lies ahead, noting, "Our great industry will do just fine no matter what the regulators throw at us."... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

Longtime Monitor contributor Lisa Miller meets with six industry veterans to discuss significant events that have impacted equipment leasing and finance over the past four decades. These industry stalwarts openly share experiences and special recollections they've garnered over the years, as well as offer some words of wisdom to newer members in the field and thoughts on what lies ahead. ... read more

Sept/Oct 2013

The story of the Monitor can be traced back to 1974, when Molloy Associates, an executive search firm, made the decision to promote its business by using a tabloid newsletter to stay in touch with a pool of industry-specific candidates that would serve as a reservoir for its search practice. As the Monitor evolved, readers began clamoring for more informational content, which served as a magnet for advertisers. ... read more

Sept/Oct 2013