Commercial lending expert Patrick McMullan has launched ALCS Capital to provide business owners with alternative sources for capital. Previously, McMullan served as a commercial loan officer at CIT. read more

JUN 17, 2014 - 7:10 am

Varagon Capital Partners announced the formation of an asset management firm that will focus on direct lending to middle market companies. Varagon is led by CEO, Walter Owens, who held leadership positions with GE Capital, CIT and TD Bank. read more

JUN 12, 2014 - 7:08 am

Willis Lease Finance and China Aviation Supplies Import & Export announced the launch of CASC Willis Engine Lease Company Limited, a new 50/50 joint venture dedicated to supplying Chinese airlines with engine support solutions. read more

JUN 10, 2014 - 7:21 am

Full Circle Capital announced the appointment of Michael Gervais and Jonathan Burklund as managing directors of Full Circle Advisors. Previously, Gervais was founder and CEO of Gemino Healthcare Finance. read more

MAY 20, 2014 - 7:31 am

Sasser Family Holdings announced the launch of its aviation ground support equipment finance and asset management subsidiary Xced Aviation Services. read more

MAY 7, 2014 - 7:18 am

Bloomberg reported that AllianceBernstein Holding has hired a team from a Barclays unit that was divested last ear to start a middle-market lending business. read more

APR 29, 2014 - 7:27 am

Hudson Valley Bank announced that it launched HVB Equipment Capital, which will be led by Steven A. Orenstein. Previously, Orenstein was SVP of the Sterling National Bank Leasing Division. read more

MAR 24, 2014 - 7:31 pm

BBVA Compass announced it plans to open new loan production offices from coast to coast to introduce more commercial banking clients to the bank’s loan products including working capital, equipment finance and international trade services. read more

MAR 12, 2014 - 7:23 am

Software provider BWise announced it has developed a solution with KPMG specifically for leasing companies that enable chief financial officers and risk & compliance teams to be financially and operationally in control. read more

MAR 11, 2014 - 12:32 am

Renasant Bank announced the formation of its equipment financing division, which will be based in Birmingham, AL. The unit will be led by Patti Reid, SVP and manager of equipment finance. read more

MAR 7, 2014 - 7:14 am

Hitachi Business Finance launched Hitachi Government Finance, which provides working capital to businesses that serve federal agencies and select local governments. The division will be led by Joe Bennett and Gayle Dorsey. read more

FEB 21, 2014 - 7:12 am

First South Bank announced the opening of a new leasing production office by its First South Leasing subsidiary in Charlotte, NC. Sharon Barrett, formerly with Springs Leasing, will serve as leasing consultant for the new LPO. read more

FEB 5, 2014 - 6:30 am

Perella Weinberg Partners Asset Based Value Strategy and Hawke Aerospace Holdings said they have launched Infinity Helicopter Leasing, a new helicopter equipment leasing venture. read more

JAN 30, 2014 - 7:10 am

Equipment finance industry veteran Don Hansen announced he joined fellow industry veteran Dennis Odiorne to form Regents Capital. Hansen will serve as CEO and Odiorne as Regent’s president. read more

JAN 17, 2014 - 7:12 am

Jim Thompson, former president and CEO of ORIX USA, announced the launch of Preston Hollow Capital. Thompson serves as the founder, president and CEO of the new investment company. read more

JAN 8, 2014 - 7:12 am