The Worst Loans Are Made in the Best Times: Credit Managers Lead the Fight Against Complacency
In November, the National Association of Credit Management’s Credit Managers’ Index reported a combined CMI of 56.6, and its index ...
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The Ripple Effect: Modern Asset Managers Master the Complexities of Market Interplay
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching ...
A Good Road is Paved with Fixed Intentions: What Do Your Documents Say About Fixtures?
A classic proverb states that the road to a bad, bad place is paved with good intentions. When it comes ...
Equipment Markets 2018: The Federal Impact
As I write this, it’s been exactly one year since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election in a shocking ...
Construction Activity Up in 2017: Residential Upsurge Makes Up for Declines in Infrastructure Spending
The U.S. construction industry started the year with high hopes and expectations. Our stakeholders strongly anticipated increased work, lower regulations ...
Lease Accounting Rules Add to Bank Capital Woes: Topic 842 May Cause Credit Crunch in 2019
Based on a study I completed, I predict the worldwide availability of bank lending will shrink by $2.6 trillion dollars ...
Stuck in Traffic: Driver Shortage, Electronic Logs Make for Small Fleet Trouble
American Trucking Associations characterize the trucking industry as a barometer of the U.S. economy. The industry can also serve as ...
The Cyclical Expansion Continues: Commercial Truck Industry Will Fare Well in 2018
The work truck industry managed to continue growing in 2016, as measured by sales of truck chassis and truck equipment. ...
Safety and Technology First: GAMA Eyes Customer Expectations as Flight Hours Soar
Today’s general aviation customers are similar to most consumers — they want access to the latest technology, and they expect ...
Credit vs. Sales: The Battle for Approvals
It’s my third day on the job. I’m being tested on my ability to calculate residuals. Working in a quiet ...
