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

Ansley Park Capital appointed two seasoned professionals to its leadership team: Zilong Wang as senior managing director, head of sponsor coverage underwriting and Michael Gay as senior managing director, head of sponsor coverage. read more

MAY 15, 2024 - 6:21 am

Monitor Suite released its blockbuster documentary series, GE Capital’s Legend & Legacy: The Documentary, today. The four-part series delves into the entire legend of GE Capital, from its roots, rapid ascent, long-term dominance, stunning decision to exit equipment finance and beyond.  read more

JUL 18, 2023 - 6:51 am

Thomas M. Quindlen, who recently retired as executive vice president and CEO of the diversified value and lifestyle group at Synchrony Financial (formerly GE Capital Retail Finance), was elected vice chair of Villanova University’s board of trustees. read more

JAN 25, 2023 - 7:16 am

Monitor caught up with Eric Hanson to talk about four major trends that will shape investment in the equipment finance industry in 2021. As large financial institutions refine their approach to the market and institutional investors continue to favor equipment asset class gains, investors have gained the benefit of premium returns, while equipment finance companies enjoy unprecedented access to capital. ... read more

May 2021

Ellen Comeaux was promoted to senior vice president of the commercial division of TIAA Bank. Before joining TIAA in 2015, Comeaux served at GE Capital for 24 years. Comeaux will lead teams in commercial real estate and vendor equipment finance. read more

JAN 29, 2021 - 7:14 am

RailSolutions promoted Mike Mahoney, senior vice president, to president, effective Jan. 1. Prior to joining RailSolutions, Mahoney served in various senior management roles with Helaba and DVB Bank, GE Capital and NatWest Markets. read more

DEC 17, 2020 - 6:57 am

In response to a reverse inquiry from a long-term strategic investor, GE reopened portions of its prior debt offerings for GE Company and GE Capital for $3.0 billion in total proceeds. read more

JUN 9, 2020 - 6:25 am

Fitch Ratings has assigned a final rating of 'BBB' to GE Capital Funding’s issuance of $4.5 billion in aggregate of senior unsecured debt. read more

MAY 19, 2020 - 6:45 am

GE launched multiple transactions to extend its GE Capital debt maturities and enhance its liquidity profile. read more

MAY 7, 2020 - 6:55 am

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings (IDRs) for General Electric and GE Capital to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'. The rating outlook is Stable. Fitch has downgraded the companies' short-term IDRs to 'F3' from 'F2'. read more

APR 13, 2020 - 7:00 am

From interviews with DLL, TIAA and the leaders of the top Monitor 100 companies, Monitor looks back on the most read articles of 2019. read more

DEC 31, 2019 - 6:50 am

Rowayton Venture Group launched Chain Asset Management Solutions, a combination of Rowayton Venture Group and the Asset Management Solutions platform, which Rowayton acquired from GE Capital in Q3/19. read more

DEC 23, 2019 - 5:45 am

Apollo Global Management, Athene Holding and GE Capital closed the transaction for Apollo and Athene to purchase PK AirFinance from GECAS. read more

DEC 13, 2019 - 6:35 am

Apollo Global Management and Athene Holding entered into a definitive agreement with GE Capital for Apollo and Athene to purchase aviation lending business PK AirFinance from GECAS. read more

AUG 30, 2019 - 6:45 am