Of Interest

Amtrak Seeks New Passenger Equipment for Northeast Regional Rail

Amtrak has released a Request for Proposals for a new fleet of single-level passenger rail vehicles and equipment with contemporary rail amenities to replace its Amfleet I cars. read more

ELFF: Equipment Finance Market Confidence Down in January

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Monthly Confidence Index illustrated a further easing in equipment finance market confidence in January, decreasing from the December index of 55.5 to 53.4. read more

IHS Markit Launches New Forecasting Model to Meet 2020 FASB Standard

IHS Markit launched its economic and financial scenario solution designed to help banks comply with the current excepted credit loss (CECL) estimation required under the FASB standard going into effect in 2020. read more

Ritchie Bros. Hosts Webinar for RB Asset Solutions

Ritchie Bros. launched RB Asset Solutions, a new cloud-based SaaS solution designed to make asset management and disposition more efficient and data-driven than ever before. read more

Quickbridge 2019 Small Business Outlook Survey Shows High Optimism

A survey by QuickBridge showed that 83% of business owners expect their business sales to increase over the next year. read more

VC Funds Raised $55.5B — Most Since Dot-Com Era

Bloomberg reported that venture capital funds raised $55.5 billion from investors in 2018, the most since the dot-com era. read more

MB Business Capital Provides $20MM Revolving LoC to IT Equipment Co

MB Business Capital Canada funded a $20 million senior revolving credit facility for CDI Computer Dealers, a refurbisher and remarketer of enterprise-grade IT equipment to educational institutions. read more

Fitch Ratings Launches ESG Relevance Scores to Show ESG Impact on Credit

Fitch Ratings announced the launch of a new integrated scoring system that shows how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors impact individual credit rating decisions. read more

JPMorgan to Pay $135MM+ to Settle SEC Charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that JPMorgan Chase Bank will pay more than $135 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). read more

AgEagle Signs Specialty Crop Producer to Drone Leasing Program

AgEagle Aerial Systems signed a significant specialty crop producer, packager and supplier in North America to its new sustainability platform and drone leasing program for the 2019 crop season. read more

WSJ Live Call Will Delve “Inside the Decline of GE”

In a follow up to its in-depth article, “GE Powered the American Century—Then It Burned Out,” the Wall Street Journal will hold a live call today with the journalists behind the story. read more

Mediaplanet and NYSE President Empower Women in Financial Services

Mediaplanet’s “Women in Finance” campaign found within USA TODAY and online, helps shed light on a male-dominated profession and why women need more options. read more

Siemens Mobility Awarded €650MM Contract from VIA Rail Canada

Siemens was awarded a €650 million contract in Canada to design and build the next generation of VIA Rail Canada’s trainsets. read more

Police Search Deutsche Board’s Offices on Money Laundering Allegations

Reuters reported that police searched the offices of all Deutsche Bank board members in connection with allegations linked to the Panama Papers. read more

Senators Propose Changes to Chapter 11 for Small Businesses

The Wall Street Journal reported that two senators have proposed changes to Chapter 11 filings for small businesses with debt of $2.5 million or less, which could expedite the process at a lower cost. read more

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