Despite a rocky and, at times, bleak outlook, some independents are now in a position to choose between continuing on the path of organic growth and forging a strategic partnership with a bank. Charles Wendel of Financial Institutions Consulting provides insights into the benefits of sticking to the status quo versus those of joining the “enemy.”... read more

March/April 2014

Despite, or perhaps due to, increased competition, tightened spreads, stretched structures and other challenges, this year’s buy-desk participants report an overall positive feeling about their individual results for 2013. However, unless or until interest rates rise and/or economic growth accelerate, the consensus seems to be we can expect more of the same in 2014.... read more

March/April 2014 2014

While the still-sluggish economy continually weighs on the minds of equipment finance executives, this year’s funding source roundtable participants express mixed sentiments towards deal flow, supply/demand factors and credit availability, as well as closing deals in today’s environment. Overall, they each remain optimistic for higher levels of activity in 2014.... read more

March/April 2014

Attorney Lesley Anne Hawes examines a recent Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion reaffirming the established principle that secured creditors' liens pass through bankruptcy unaffected. She notes that the decision is helpful to secured creditors because it confirms at the federal circuit level this important attribute of lienholder status in bankruptcy cases.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

In July 2012, Andrew Denton, COO of CHP Consulting, and Derek Soper, chairman of IAA Advisory, launched the Leasing Foundation to foster industry research, charitable activities and professional development in Europe. As Denton explains, although these areas are being addressed in the U.S., such industry support in the rest of the world was underdeveloped — until a group of international heavy-hitters stepped up to "fill the vacuum."... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

As an activist for the equipment leasing and finance community and working member of the FASB/IASB lease project working group, industry expert Bill Bosco has been in the thick of the debate surrounding the outcome of the new lease accounting rules. In this exclusive article for the Monitor, Bosco addresses default covenants, lessor accounting for synthetic leases and the lease accounting project.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

In the wake of the release of Martin Scorsese’s film The Wolf of Wall Street, Linda Kester takes offense at such unethical sales tactics and blatant disregard for clients. She explains that you can treat vendors and lessees well and still make a profit by delivering more than you promise.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

AmeriQuest Transportation's Patrick Gaskins examines issues confronting financial executives in the commercial trucking industry and discusses considerations they must weigh before making decisions about equipment replacement and acquisitions.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

In an exclusive interview with the Monitor, Adam D. Warner, the 2014 chairman of the ELFA's board of directors, discusses his priorities for the year, which include sustaining the association's ongoing lease accounting and tax reform projects. He will also focus on attracting new talent to the industry and creating more diversity on the ELFA board.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

The demand for healthcare services is on the rise worldwide. Gary Amos of Siemens Financial Services offers a global view on handling the challenges of financing medical equipment and technology acquisitions, where there is no one-size-fits-all solution.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

Although equipment replacement continues to surpass expansion, the asset managers assembled for this year's Monitor roundtable discussion note that certain industry segments are picking up — and some are red hot. All agree that competition is fierce, especially in the investment grade arena, but now is not a good time to loosen up on asset management discipline. ... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

Lenders and lessors can create goodwill in the marketplace by participating in certain transactions that contribute to improvements for citizens. The Alta Group's Bob Neptune reflects on special opportunities he's experienced and asks his peers in the business to share their stories of accomplishment derived from leasing and financing for public benefit.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

In what has become an annual tradition, Dexter Van Dango offers his "TOP" equipment leasing and finance industry trends, observations and predictions for the new year. Speculating on events and circumstances that could shape the industry in 2014, he shares his wide-ranging thoughts on everything from the U.S. government and the economy to social media and legalized marijuana. ... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

A member of the original group that launched Huntington's equipment finance unit in 2001, new president Mike DiCecco explains that being completely integrated within the bank's overall strategy and offering unbiased solutions to commercial clients are key differentiators in a competitive marketplace.... read more

Jan/Feb 2014

Fraudulent transfer laws can create problems for many financiers — even those with the best of intentions. Ken Weinberg discusses why transactions of this nature should be considered carefully and seen as having inherent risk. He points out that even a lender that eventually defeats a fraudulent conveyance claim will probably feel like a loser upon receiving the legal bill.... read more

Nov/Dec 2013