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Eric Miller is leading Ansley Park Capital, backed by funds managed by the alternative credit strategy of alternative investment manager Ares Management. Monitor editor in chief, Rita Garwood, sat down with Miller to discuss the current state of the equipment finance... read more
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Most people in the business world are familiar with Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” which asserts that a company’s culture — the collection of its values, beliefs and practices — will make or break its ability... read more
Banks have been steadily increasing their presence in equipment finance over the years via mergers and acquisitions and by hiring experienced leadership teams. When the Monitor 100 launched in 1992, U.S. bank affiliates contributed 17% of the ranking’s net assets.... read more
February 27, 2024
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Leigh Lytle wasn’t in the market for a new role when a recruiter approached her about interviewing for the position of president and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Thinking back to that initial call from a recruiter,... read more
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Just for a moment, think back on the leaders you’ve admired most in your career. Who believed in you? Who challenged you? Who inspired you? In this fifth annual Women’s Issue of the Monitor, you’ll meet dozens of women who... read more
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As 2023 enters its last leg, brokers find themselves in a unique position. As banks tighten lending standards, more opportunities are becoming available for third party originators (TPOs) who can help borrowers navigate the ins and outs of commercial finance.... read more
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Conference season is already in full swing as I write this letter. I was in Orlando a few days ago to attend the AACFB Commercial Finance Expo to learn more about the opportunities and challenges brokers are facing today. In... read more
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The Monitor 101+ companies returned for a fourth installment, boasting double digit year-over-year growth in both assets and new business volume. The group grew to 41 companies, up from 35 last year, and included 22 Independents, 17 U.S. Bank Affiliates... read more
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Monitor Suite members can download a copy of the 2023 Monitor 100 charts in PDF or Excel form here. This year’s Monitor 100 companies reported net assets of $555.9 billion, new business volume of $216.6 billion and 26,609 employees. The... read more
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Sudhir Amembal had been teaching accounting at the University of Utah for four years when the department chairman informed him that he would need to earn his Ph.D. if he wanted to continue teaching. Amembal refused. Concurrently, Terry Isom found... read more
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It was 1972 and Bruce Kropschot had recently become CFO of the largest designer and builder of hospitals in the United States. The owner was looking to diversify the business and Kropschot began searching for businesses that might complement or... read more
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In 1974, Richard Nixon resigned from office in the wake of the Watergate scandal, David Bowie released Diamond Dogs and Mike Molloy decided to launch a tabloid newspaper to support the classified ads of his recruiting business. Half a century... read more
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This content is part of Monitor Suite. Become a member now to gain access to everything Monitor Suite has to offer. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account to view this content. read more
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Joe Nachbin’s passion for equipment finance was so strong, he remained dedicated to his work until two hours before he passed away in July 2022, according to his wife, Ruby Nachbin. Attorney and investment banker, Paul Bent, senior managing director... read more