The U.S. economy is feeling inflationary pressure as the recovery from the downward trend created by the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Gary LoMonaco of The Alta Group looks at the sources of inflation and how they are affecting different types of businesses while providing some important considerations for equipment lessors. ... read more

Vol. 48 No. 6 2021

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association named John C. Deane, former CEO of The Alta Group, to the 2021 class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame during the association’s 60th Annual Convention in San Antonio. read more

OCT 26, 2021 - 5:54 am

Carl C. Chrappa, senior managing director and asset management practice leader for The Alta Group, will conduct a presentation titled “What's Hot/What's Not in Equipment Leasing and Finance” at the American Society of Appraisers’ International Appraisers Conference. read more

OCT 22, 2021 - 6:07 am

During a capital markets focused breakout session at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Annual Convention, panelists will cover contemporary practices in equipment finance funding based on findings from a study being prepared by The Alta Group. read more

OCT 14, 2021 - 6:02 am

Dan Michalek, founder and CEO of Syndifi, will be participating in the ‘Capital Markets in Review: Funding in the Digital Age’ breakout session at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 60th Annual Convention. read more

OCT 13, 2021 - 6:25 am

Equipment finance industry legal experts will predict challenges that will last the next decade, while other sessions will explore circular economy and ESG financing opportunities, “as-a-service” financing models and the transition away from LIBOR at ELFA’s Annual Convention. read more

SEP 30, 2021 - 6:36 am

Paul Bent of The Alta Group provides a somewhat snarky explainer on new and expanding financial disclosure regulations in the state of California and what they’ll mean for the equipment finance and leasing industry at large. ... read more

Monitor 101 2021

The relationship between an equipment finance business and its bank parent isn’t always easy, but Rick Remiker believes the relationship can becoming rewarding by asking three simple questions. ... read more

Monitor 100 2021

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association unveiled the agenda for the upcoming ELFA Lease & Finance Accountants Conference LIVE!, an interactive virtual conference to be held on Sept. 14. read more

SEP 3, 2021 - 6:16 am

The drive toward consumption or pay-for-use models in equipment finance is well underway and to keep up, independent and bank lenders need to determine how to fit such offerings into their arsenals. Dexter Van Dango explores just how realistic such an endeavor can be. ... read more

Vol. 48 No. 3 2021

As the equipment finance industry’s long-time leaders retire, it’s vital to have a solid succession plan in place. Paul Menzel shares five important steps involved in this process and encourages current leaders to mentor the leadership teams of tomorrow while stepping aside to provide ample opportunities for them to develop skills and learn from mistakes. ... read more

Vol. 48 No. 3 2021

M&A activity almost came to a halt in 2020, but 2021 has kicked off with a flurry of activity. James Jackson reviews the notable transactions of the last year and says future economic indicators point to continued M&A activity in 2021 as well as strong valuations of quality equipment finance companies.... read more

May 2021

It’s no longer a question of if pay-per-use and as-a-service equipment management will catch on, it’s when it will become a dominant force in the industry. Ian Robertson, Nick Feasey and Tim Pearce outline why companies need to catch up with this ever-accelerating trend.... read more

Vol. 48 No. 1 2021

Monitor’s staff is excited to introduce the 2021 Editorial Board. 10 new members join four 2019 inaugural board members that have agreed to stay on for an additional year.... read more

Vol. 48 No. 1 2021

According to a new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, based on portfolio preference, construction, medical, trucks/trailers and hi-tech/computers will be the leading equipment market sectors in 2021. read more

MAR 4, 2021 - 6:41 am