array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(84643)
["name"]=>
string(17) "Keelie Fitzgerald"
["title"]=>
string(36) "Senior Vice President of Marketing"
["company"]=>
string(6) "Odessa"
}
}
article
Unconscious bias is widely pervasive, including within the technology we use. Identifying and eliminating unconscious bias in artificial intelligence, data sets and other technology applications in the equipment finance industry is an evolving conversation. Keelie Fitzgerald of Odessa and Lisa Nowak of Solifi discuss unconscious bias as it relates to equipment finance technology and offer ways to reduce or eliminate it.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 7 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82743)
["name"]=>
string(16) "Joe Franco, CLFP"
["title"]=>
string(22) "Senior Sales Executive"
["company"]=>
string(10) "FIS Global"
}
}
article
Strenuous circumstances provoke necessary adaptation to ensure survival and success. The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique obstacles for the equipment finance industry, which was an industry already in the midst of change. Leaders from four financial technology companies share how, in 2020, technology became paramount to the path forward.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 3 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(60723)
["name"]=>
string(15) "Rita E. Garwood"
["title"]=>
string(15) "editor in chief"
["company"]=>
string(7) "Monitor"
}
}
article
This year’s ranking of the Monitor’s top 40 players in the vendor channel illustrates an almost even split in performance, with 19 respondents reporting net gains and 21 posting declines. With collective vendor channel originations of $39,958.8 million, the group performed better than many anticipated this time last year with a net decline of 3.2%.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 3 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82683)
["name"]=>
string(16) "Dexter Van Dango"
["title"]=>
string(16) "Senior Executive"
["company"]=>
string(38) "Equipment Leasing & Financing Industry"
}
}
article
The drive toward consumption or pay-for-use models in equipment finance is well underway and to keep up, independent and bank lenders need to determine how to fit such offerings into their arsenals. Dexter Van Dango explores just how realistic such an endeavor can be. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 3 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82633)
["name"]=>
string(11) "Paul Menzel"
["title"]=>
string(13) "Vice Chairman"
["company"]=>
string(15) " The Alta Group"
}
}
article
As the equipment finance industry’s long-time leaders retire, it’s vital to have a solid succession plan in place. Paul Menzel shares five important steps involved in this process and encourages current leaders to mentor the leadership teams of tomorrow while stepping aside to provide ample opportunities for them to develop skills and learn from mistakes. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 3 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(60723)
["name"]=>
string(12) "Rita Garwood"
["title"]=>
string(15) "editor-in-chief"
["company"]=>
string(7) "Monitor"
}
}
article
A group of this year’s Monitor NextGen Leaders share their ideas for improving the equipment finance industry. They believe that by embracing creativity over tradition and coming together to learn from each other’s digital transformation experiences, members of the equipment finance industry can create a customer-obsessed space that attracts the innovative young talent needed for the industry’s next chapter.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 3 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82115)
["name"]=>
string(12) "Brian Slipka"
["title"]=>
string(3) "CEO"
["company"]=>
string(14) "Honour Capital"
}
}
article
Since its launch in 2020, Honour Capital has worked on enhancing its foundation of servant leadership and covenant-based relationships to bring change to the business lending sector. In 2021, the company is poised to break the $100 million funding mark while expanding its ability to help clients. ... read more
May 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82017)
["name"]=>
string(11) "Eric Hanson"
["title"]=>
string(69) "Senior Managing Director and Co-Head – Financial Institutions Group"
["company"]=>
string(17) "Macquarie Capital"
}
}
article
Monitor caught up with Eric Hanson to talk about four major trends that will shape investment in the equipment finance industry in 2021. As large financial institutions refine their approach to the market and institutional investors continue to favor equipment asset class gains, investors have gained the benefit of premium returns, while equipment finance companies enjoy unprecedented access to capital. ... read more
May 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(82002)
["name"]=>
string(12) "Kyle Shenton"
["title"]=>
string(39) "Managing Director, Asset Securitization"
["company"]=>
string(12) "Regions Bank"
}
}
article
Monitor checks in with leaders from two banks that provide capital to equipment finance companies. They talk about the biggest challenges their clients faced in 2020 and what it takes to get a deal done in today’s environment. ... read more
May 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(81970)
["name"]=>
string(13) "James Jackson"
["title"]=>
string(59) "Co-CEO & Leader of Merger and Acquisition Advisory Practice"
["company"]=>
string(14) "The Alta Group"
}
}
article
M&A activity almost came to a halt in 2020, but 2021 has kicked off with a flurry of activity. James Jackson reviews the notable transactions of the last year and says future economic indicators point to continued M&A activity in 2021 as well as strong valuations of quality equipment finance companies.... read more
May 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(81390)
["name"]=>
string(11) "Lisa Rafter"
["title"]=>
string(40) "CEO & Founder STRIPES Leadership Program"
["company"]=>
string(26) "STRIPES Leadership Program"
}
}
article
The equipment finance industry is on a path of transformational change. With the industry’s founders retiring en masse and technology taking a greater role throughout every aspect of the business, it is vital to develop leaders of tomorrow who can take calculated risks, think and behave differently, communicate their vision, and guide their businesses into the industry’s next chapter. Monitor Publisher Lisa Rafter created a leadership program to do just that.... read more
May 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(81603)
["name"]=>
string(13) "Ian Robertson"
["title"]=>
string(29) "Executive Director, Invigors "
["company"]=>
string(14) "The Alta Group"
}
}
article
It’s no longer a question of if pay-per-use and as-a-service equipment management will catch on, it’s when it will become a dominant force in the industry. Ian Robertson, Nick Feasey and Tim Pearce outline why companies need to catch up with this ever-accelerating trend.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 1 2021
array(1) {
[0]=>
array(4) {
["photo"]=>
int(72653)
["name"]=>
string(15) "Rita E. Garwood"
["title"]=>
string(15) "Editor in Chief"
["company"]=>
string(7) "Monitor"
}
}
article
The equipment finance industry is moving from a transactional approach to an as-a-service model. This shift provides an opportunity both to deepen relationships with customers and support the circular economy.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 1 2021
bool(false)
article
The pace of technology adoption has accelerated over the last year, and what was once considered innovative has now become essential to staying competitive. Monitor checks in with three technology leaders about the mission critical technology of 2021. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 1 2021
bool(false)
article
Guest editors Deb Reuben and Denis Stypulkoski sat down with Rita Garwood for a fireside chat to launch Monitor’s very first innovation issue. This summary Q&A reviews key ideas for business leaders seeking to enhance agility, embrace disruption and avoid stagnation.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 1 2021
Terry Mulreany
Subscriptions: 800 708 9373 x130
terry.mulreany@monitordaily.com
Susie Angelucci
Advertising: 484.459.3016
susie.angelucci@monitordaily.com
Visit our sister website for news, information, exclusive articles,
deal tables and more on the asset-based lending, factoring,
and restructuring industries.
www.abfjournal.com
