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Ten years from now, funding will flow to the most efficient, most flexible and most resilient enterprises that are continuously innovating and adding value to customer solutions. It’s already happening — we see a growing appreciation for consumption-based financing solutions,... read more

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The job of an asset manager is always challenging. There’s no normal in a field subject to the whims of global governments, supply chain issues, inflation and a myriad of other concerns. And lately there’s been a perfect storm of... read more

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Have good economic times led to an over production of equipment with negative value implications? If the economy declines, will residual values follow? Is there a growing residual value risk? This article will present several examples of residual value risk... read more

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Tariffs and taxes have been dominating U.S. economic news this year. What do these developments mean for the equipment leasing and finance industry? Here’s what we know. Following economic news in assessing impacts of changing tariffs and taxes on the... read more

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Are your appraisals able to withstand the probe of audits, credit and risk management reviews, or litigation? To find the answer, ask the following questions: Do the appraisals adequately convey the methods used, data analyzed and value appraised? Does the... read more

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The accounting rules require lessors to assess their residuals and operating lease assets for impairment at least annually. Although the impairment review is a regulatory requirement, it also can be used as an opportunity to increase the bottom line. This... read more