As competition intensifies and economic uncertainties persist, Scott McClain discusses the state of capital markets, industry challenges and the importance of consistency in equipment finance.... read more

March/April 2025

Capital markets is a critical function for every independent and bank lessor. Hiring the right personnel for a capital markets group will result in funding stability, syndication fee income and diversified asset growth.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

Huntington Bank hired industry veteran Christopher Wood to grow its capital markets activities that help corporate and sponsor-owned companies finance investments, acquisitions and other strategic transactions. read more

DEC 10, 2024 - 5:53 am

XS Financial is expanding into mid- to large-ticket transactions within the middle-market equipment leasing sector. In conjunction with its expansion, XS Financial has established a capital markets buy desk, to be run by industry veterans Jim Bates and Michelle Bruno. read more

OCT 23, 2024 - 6:25 am

WSFS Bank expanded its capital markets team with the hires of Michael Burnap and Christian Gil as senior vice presidents, directors of trade finance, reporting to Neil Orechiwsky, senior vice president and managing director of capital markets. read more

AUG 7, 2024 - 6:19 am

Summit Funding Group made promotions within its executive management team. The promotions of the individuals reflect their extraordinary leadership, dedication and significant contributions to the ongoing success and growth of the company. read more

AUG 6, 2024 - 6:14 am

A great syndicator has “chameleon-like” qualities. Being an effective syndicator means establishing a value proposition with relationship managers, pleasing all involved parties and determining the best distribution strategy for every deal.... read more

May/June 2024

Technology companies Syndifi and Tamarack Technology have entered a strategic partnership to support capital market teams in the industry. The companies plan to integrate the Syndifi platform with Tamarack’s SyndicationBuilder, develop product enhancements and pursue customer applications. read more

JUL 18, 2024 - 6:32 am

Want to be the first buyer on a syndicator’s call list? Scott Kiley shares how to make that happen by embracing the three Rs: relationship, responsiveness and reliability.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

With a solid track record at industry giants like GE Capital and Wells Fargo, Scott Dienes stepped out of his comfort zone to launch a de novo equipment finance division for Associated Bank. His team works hand in hand with bank colleagues to create opportunities for customers.... read more

Monitor 100 2024

In 2023, the equipment finance capital markets space experienced the most dramatic and rapid changes since the Great Recession. Scott Kiley recounts the flurry of events that unfolded in his new column, Capital Markets Corner.... read more

Mar/Apr 24

Eric Miller shares his take on the current state of equipment finance and the mutually reliant relationship between banks and non-banks in the space. He outlines the go-to-market strategy of the new venture he is leading for Ares Capital Management, Ansley Park Capital, and provides his outlook on the future market composition of the industry. ... read more

March 2024

36th Street Capital Partners, an independent provider of equipment financing solutions, appointed Christopher Szopa director of capital markets and in-house counsel. Szopa previously served as president of the equipment finance division at Independent Bank. read more

JAN 4, 2021 - 6:59 am

North Mill Equipment Finance increased the size of its senior loan facility with Deutsche Bank to $125 million to support 2020 originations. Additionally, North Mill closed a new $50 million senior loan facility with Truist Bank in December. The new loan facility increased North Mill’s total credit availability to $205 million. read more

DEC 28, 2020 - 6:14 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, hired W. Keith Moore to lead WCF’s capital markets organization. Moore brings 33 years of experience to this role, most recently with BB&T (now Truist Financial) as senior vice president, head of structuring. read more

SEP 14, 2020 - 7:34 am