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Recent Articles
Why ESG Matters to Equipment Finance Industry
Video Interview In this video Valerie L. Gerard, co-CEO of The Alta Group, talks about Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) measures relevant to the equipment leasing and finance industry. In the interview with Mike Toglia, publisher of Equipment Finance Advisor, she says ESG securitizations will be a source of future capital for equipment finance companies, so … Read more
Navigating Inflation’s Choppy Waters in the Equipment Finance Industry
By Gary W. LoMonaco As we hopefully approach the end of the pandemic, most of us are weary of seeing and hearing the word, “unprecedented.” In the case of COVID-related inflation, it is a truly appropriate way to describe the pandemic’s present and future effects on the economy. We haven’t experienced a pandemic of this … Read more
3 Developments Driving Equipment Finance M&As
The Monitor Funding Source Issue includes Jim Jackson’s annual reporting on merger and acquisition (M&A) trends affecting the U.S equipment leasing and finance industry. It’s always an interesting read as he reflects on the year that has passed and anticipates likely scenarios for the year ahead. This year’s article is especially insightful as he discusses the … Read more
Ask Alta: What does my CEO need to know ─ right now ─ about consumption-based equipment financing?
A Q&A with Diane Croessmann What is the most pressing development equipment finance leaders need to understand right now about consumption-based financing? Funders are gun-shy when asked about “consumption” models. Many of them associate these models with a payment that is 100% variable. And that translates to less confidence in recovering their equipment investment over the contract … Read more
Highlights from “What’s Hot/What’s Not…” 2021 Report on Equipment Preferences and Covid Impact
Carl Chrappa’s annual research into equipment management trends included questions about the impact of Covid-19 and the majority of respondents reported they don’t envision a long-term negative impact. Nevertheless, the research shows its effect on specific sectors, showing both new highs and new lows in equipment preferences. Some 72% of survey respondents said Covid-19 would … Read more
The Alta Group 2021 Insights for Equipment Finance
What a difference a year can make. Covid-19’s toll on humanity has been staggering and its economic impact profound. A year ago, few could foresee how the virus would become a lingering pandemic, changing business risks and opportunities while inspiring the rise of new business models, a virtual workforce and the adoption of Industry 4.0 … Read more