Rita Garwood

Banks have been steadily increasing their presence in equipment finance over the years via mergers and acquisitions and by hiring experienced leadership teams. When the Monitor 100 launched in 1992, U.S. bank affiliates contributed 17% of the ranking’s net assets.... read more

February 27, 2024

Monitor, the leading publication in the equipment finance industry, held Converge, its 50th anniversary celebration, in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday, featuring a full-day conference and an evening gala during which it announced the winners of the 2023 Converge Awards. read more

JUN 16, 2023 - 6:03 am

Element Fleet Management became Syndifi’s newest onboarded client. Element Fleet Management will use Syndifi’s platform to digitize its overall loan syndication processes. read more

APR 12, 2022 - 6:29 am

STRIPES Leadership Program created a new Master Workshop in which renowned leaders of the equipment finance industry will share their deep knowledge of the industry, their unique leadership journeys and strategies, and how they honed the tools and skills required for leadership throughout their careers. read more

JAN 6, 2022 - 6:33 am

Syndifi, an online syndication software provider built specifically for the equipment finance industry, will participate in Monitor’s upcoming livestream: Syndication: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow on Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. read more

AUG 27, 2021 - 6:17 am

On Sept. 10, Monitor hosted part one of its new Live+ series, “Charting the Course Through the Pandemic & Beyond.” The livestream served as a platform to answer critical questions on the changes happening presently and what the industry should anticipate for the future. read more

SEP 14, 2020 - 7:30 am

Registration is open for part of one Monitor’s next two-part Live+ event. Part one, “Charting the EF Course Through the Pandemic & Beyond,” will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET featuring Diane Croessmann, Vince Belcastro and Will Perry. read more

AUG 28, 2020 - 7:02 am

Monitor Live+ poll results revealed that 53% of respondents believe the COVID-19 default rate will be worse than the Great Recession. The majority (42%) predict a U-shaped recovery while 30% anticipate a W-shape. read more

MAY 28, 2020 - 7:00 am

Vince Belcastro has joined Element as Group Head, Syndications. He will be based out of New York City and will work closely with the sales and finance teams across Element Fleet Management. read more

MAR 17, 2020 - 7:00 am

As part of the expanded Monitor 100 this year, Monitor profiled five executives representing a vast range of companies on the list, each offering their own unique perspective on the industry and the growth of the business.... read more

June 2019

Santander's Equipment Finance group closed a $72.25 million equipment line with Android Industries in the U.S., while Banco Santander Mexico provided an additional $12.75 million to support Android Mexico. read more

MAR 5, 2018 - 7:35 am