The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Equity Committee is leading an evolutionary change within the industry to create an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything it does. Its inaugural Equity Forum encouraged interaction, sparked new ideas and provided tools and inspiration for everyone in equipment finance to embrace DE&I.... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
Despite Hurricane Ian disrupting the ELFA’s 61st Annual Conference, originally planned for Marco Island, FL, the show went on in Orlando, FL. Featuring a slew of exhibitors, breakout sessions and keynote speakers, the conference’s first keynote speaker, Dex Hunter-Torricke, laid out the coming changes to the global economy and labor market and what’s just over the horizon – the Decade of Disruption.... read more
Nov/Dec 2022
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association opened registration for the 61st ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 9-11 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL. The early-bird registration deadline is Aug. 1. read more
JUL 19, 2022 - 7:32 am
New business volume increased 7.4% in 2021, according to the 2022 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. read more
JUL 18, 2022 - 7:18 am
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will host a second webinar designed to help the equipment finance industry prepare for financial disclosure regulations scheduled to take effect in California and New York that will take place on July 28, 1-3 p.m. EST. read more
JUL 13, 2022 - 7:23 am
The ELFA held an ELFA Innovation Roundtable on May 19 where attendees discussed the digital customer service experience. TomorrowZone compiled a list of takeaways from the event. read more
JUN 2, 2022 - 7:33 am
Jeff Quigley joined the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association as vice president and administration on March 31. Quigley succeeds Paul Stilp, who recently retired after serving as a member of the ELFA staff for 18 years. read more
APR 22, 2022 - 7:23 am
New York State introduced new regulations that will affect commercial finance providers. Stephen Whelan discusses the disclosure to borrowers that will begin in 2022 and a bill regarding licensing requirements that was introduced to the New York Senate while providing updates on two court decisions that may impact the industry.... read more
May 2021
Although it was held virtually, the ELFA/IMN Investors’ Conference focused on a theme of the slow but steady emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Equipment-backed ABS has experienced a “bright start” in early 2021 and volume is expected to return to near-normal levels. ... read more
May 2021
COVID-19 put a halt to the 2020 ELFA Convention, but that didn’t stop the industry from coming together to learn, network and laugh. ELFA Business LIVE! was an industry meetup for the record books.... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
Paul S. Gass, a longtime equipment finance industry leader, passed away on Feb. 16. Gass founded Eaton Financial in 1974 and became president of the leasing services division of AT&T Capital when AT&T acquired Eaton Financial in 1989. read more
FEB 19, 2021 - 6:53 am
The ELFA announced a three-part series of events celebrating Black History Month and diversity and inclusion, hosted by the ELFA Equality Committee. Professionals from across the equipment finance sector are invited to participate in these special learning and networking events. read more
FEB 8, 2021 - 5:30 am