Michelle Speranza, CLFP, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at LEAF Commercial Capital joined Monitor’s Editor-in-Chief, Rita Garwood, to welcome the fifth annual Women in Equipment Finance issue. ... read more

Nov/Dec 2023

Like many independent equipment finance companies, Baystone Government Finance’s lifecycle took a turn when the Great Recession hit. In an interview with Monitor, Evan Howe shares the story of transforming from a broker to a bank affiliate and shares advice for other independents with M&A aspirations.... read more

Mar/Apr 2020

Leaders from six independent equipment finance companies joined Monitor for a roundtable discussion on one question: What does it mean to be an independent? They discuss the innovative nature of these entrepreneurs, their ability to specialize and their freedom when it comes to structuring deals and accessing capital.... read more

Mar/Apr 2020

The CEMC New York Forum focused on the New Age of Customer Experience in Fintech, featuring visionary speakers who shared cases of digital transformation.... read more

Jan/Feb 2020

Engaging professional service providers is common in the equipment finance and leasing industry, but as the capabilities of these firms have expanded, the decision to outsource has become more complex. Monitor assembled a panel of experts who discuss the two vital steps of third-party engagement: deciding if a project should be outsourced and choosing the right provider. ... read more

August 2019

Monitor’s first annual MVP award winner, Stonebriar Commercial Finance President and CEO Dave Fate, talks about Stonebriar’s successes and shares five tips for aspiring MVPs.... read more

September/October 2018

Xander Media Group announced the promotion of Rita Garwood to the position of managing editor, responsible for the Monitor and ABF Journal print, online and e-news publications, effective immediately. read more

APR 18, 2016 - 7:29 am

Xander Media Group announced it has named Rita Garwood new editor of the Monitor and monitordaily, effective immediately. Garwood replaces associate editor Megen Donovan who is relocating to Baltimore to join Wolters Kluwer. read more

MAR 3, 2015 - 7:10 am