What are the hottest equipment markets of 2024? The 34th annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2024” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey...
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March 12, 2024, 07:25 AM
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Rick Remiker and Carl Chrappa—both leaders at global equipment finance advisory The Alta Group—will deliver remarks at a pair of upcoming events hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) focused on the industry’s future.
Remiker...
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February 27, 2024, 07:10 AM
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Keith Rodwell, who has worked with global finance leaders in the equipment finance industry for more than three decades, has joined The Alta Group to lead its Asia-Pacific region. His expertise includes corporate finance, funding, capital management...
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January 09, 2024, 07:18 AM
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Patricia Voorhees, a Director at The Alta Group, will share insights to help leasing professionals capitalize on the projected multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in climate equipment finance at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA)...
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June 05, 2023, 07:22 AM
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What are the hottest equipment markets of 2023? The 33rd annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2023” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey...
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February 28, 2023, 07:23 AM
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The Alta Group announced Paul Bent, Senior Managing Director and head of Legal Services and Business Assessment, will be a presenter at ELFA’s 61st Annual Convention on Oct. 9-11.“Welcoming Change as Opportunity” is the title of this year’s event...
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September 27, 2022, 07:15 AM
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With heavy heart we must share that our friend, colleague and industry icon Joe Nachbin has passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was an industry veteran who devoted more than four decades of knowledge, skill, and insight...
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July 19, 2022, 07:18 AM
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The Alta Group announced Kevin P. Prykull, a recognized industry expert in credit risk management, has joined the global advisory firm and will be helping clients develop credit risk management strategies including appropriate risk profiles, best...
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June 30, 2022, 07:25 AM
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Many equipment finance companies use e-signatures routinely in business transactions, but e-signing and e-leasing are not the same thing, and the differences may lead to legal issues in court. A panel of experts at the Equipment Leasing & Finance...
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April 28, 2022, 07:20 AM
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What are the hottest equipment markets of 2022? The 32nd annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2022” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey...
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February 15, 2022, 07:23 AM
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A confluence of global events—from the pandemic to economic downturn to social unrest and extreme weather—has put environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues front and center for businesses in all industries, according to a new study, “The ESG...
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February 10, 2022, 07:23 AM
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named John C. Deane to the 2021 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta made the announcement at the General Session of the 60th ELFA Annual Convention...
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October 26, 2021, 07:18 AM
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Carl C. Chrappa, Senior Managing Director and Asset Management Practice Leader for The Alta Group, will lead off the Machinery & Technical Specialties track of the ASA International Appraisers Conference 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25 with a presentation...
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October 22, 2021, 07:07 AM
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What are the hottest equipment markets of 2021? A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2021, reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of...
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March 04, 2021, 07:19 AM
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The Alta Group announced the appointment of Gary W. LoMonaco as a Director, to primarily serve in the consultancy’s Strategy & Competitive Alignment Practice.“Gary’s experience in captive vendor finance and his acumen in credit management will be...
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February 24, 2021, 07:21 AM
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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...
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January 25, 2021, 07:00 AM
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The Alta Group and Reimagine Advisors announced a strategic partnership this month that will enable them to bring transformative technology solutions to clients seeking a competitive advantage in the digital-first economy.Reimagine Advisors, recently...
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December 21, 2020, 07:20 AM
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The Alta Group announced the appointment of John Bober as a Director. A highly regarded equipment leasing and finance industry leader, Bober brings a wealth of lease accounting and financial reporting experience to support Alta’s commitment to...
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December 08, 2020, 07:25 AM
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Invigors, part of The Alta Group, has appointed Tim Pearce as Senior Consultant, As a Service to support the group’s European activities, bringing extra breadth to the “as a service” practice beyond asset finance to support clients developing such...
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October 27, 2020, 07:15 AM
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Bruce Gau has joined the Invigors / Alta team supporting the group’s activities in the Middle East and Africa regions. His appointment strengthens the fast-growing Invigors’ team in EMEA and brings additional capability, especially in supporting...
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August 12, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The Alta Group has appointed Damian Broadbent as Managing Director of Advisory Services for equipment leasing, asset finance and manufacturing companies in Asia Pacific and for those considering expanding in the region.He brings to his new position...
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July 08, 2020, 07:18 AM
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released its "What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2020" with industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA members. It is the 30th anniversary of the report's...
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February 04, 2020, 07:26 AM
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It is with sorrow that the Alta Group mourns the passing of its friend and an industry icon, John H. Giddens, but also with profound gratitude that they are able to have known such a remarkable person.In 1992 he joined leasing industry executives...
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January 08, 2020, 07:28 AM
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Asset finance consulting and services partnership Invigors EMEA LLP, the European arm of The Alta Group, announced Tor Bowen, formerly Managing Director Australasia for Volvo Financial Services, has joined the firm as an Associate, based in the...
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September 06, 2019, 07:30 AM
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Most equipment leasing and finance executives believe blockchain technology is relevant and offers a competitive advantage, but few have acted on it, according to a new report by Deborah Reuben and The Alta Group. The authors of this report advise...
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March 07, 2019, 07:10 AM
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Increased robotics utilization among manufacturers and end-users will generate greater financing opportunities as robotics continue to change how business is conducted in the future, according to a new study, Robots, Cobots, and Finance, released...
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February 19, 2019, 07:20 AM
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What: The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar that will showcase how equipment finance companies can use its Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) to solve practical business problems and benchmark their...
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February 06, 2019, 07:05 AM
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What are the hottest equipment markets of 2019? A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2019, reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA...
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February 04, 2019, 07:20 AM
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The Alta Group announced it recently played a key role in a significant investment by Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. (FGL) in Pacific Rim Capital, Inc. (PRC). Alta initiated this transaction and was the exclusive financial advisor to FGL.FGL...
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January 23, 2019, 07:21 AM
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Valerie L. Gerard, Senior Managing Director and Leader of The Alta Group’s Strategy & Competitive Alignment Practice, believes continued future-focused research is critical to the prosperity of the equipment finance industry.She recently was...
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December 13, 2018, 07:15 AM
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CEMC (Commercial Equipment Marketplace Council), the executive think-tank of senior corporate leaders in fintech, asset finance and purchase announced they will be meeting yet again to discuss employment and culture, women in fintech, artificial...
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November 12, 2018, 06:46 AM
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Patricia M. Voorhees, a consultant with The Alta Group, is moderating the first panel of the day at the CEMC East Coast Roundtable in New York City on Nov. 14. titled “Women in Fintech and Investing – Innovating Despite Headwinds.” Panelists...
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November 08, 2018, 07:05 AM
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The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation Executive Director and Board of Directors announced Shawn Halladay was presented an Honorary CLFP designation at the ELFA Annual Convention in Phoenix. Halladay is only the second...
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October 31, 2018, 07:07 AM
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At the 45th Annual Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA) conference, CFLA Chairman Richard McAuliffe announced Hugh Swandel, senior managing director of The Alta Group, was selected for the CFLA David Powell Member of the Year award for...
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October 03, 2018, 06:00 AM
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Equipment finance companies collect and generate a wealth of data, but most are unsure how to leverage it to increase competitiveness in strategic ways. Those attending the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Operations & Technology...
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August 28, 2018, 07:22 AM
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The Alta Group is offering a complimentary five-page summary of its 2018 benchmarking survey and analysis on the pace of digitalization in the asset finance industry produced collaboratively by consultants in North America, Latin America and...
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August 08, 2018, 07:24 AM
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The Alta Group reports interest in mergers and acquisitions in the equipment finance industry has been high in the first half of 2018, reflecting a global trend. According to Thomson Reuters, the value of M&A deals announced this year has set an...
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July 18, 2018, 07:24 AM
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Verdant Commercial Capital, LLC of Cincinnati announced it has acquired Intech Funding Corp. of Monrovia, Calif. Intech is focused on financing and leasing for manufacturing companies nationwide.Intech will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of...
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July 16, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Equipment leasing and asset finance has continued its sustained growth pace in many Latin American countries, while others such as Brazil kept declining, according to the Alta LAR 100 report. The Alta LAR 100, produced by The Alta Group Latin...
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November 06, 2014, 06:13 AM
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The 10th Latin American Leasing Conference November 8-9 at the Hotel Intercontinental Doral in Miami will help equipment leasing and asset finance operations in "Creating Value for a New Era." The conference will feature sessions focused on this...
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October 05, 2012, 06:22 AM
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Randy Haug, Senior Vice President and Co-Founder of LeaseTeam, Inc., received the Chris Walker Memorial Member of the Year Award from the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) at their annual business meeting held in Washington, DC during...
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September 19, 2012, 06:29 AM
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The annual business meeting of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) was held this year on Friday, September 14, during NEFA’s Funding Symposium at the Renaissance Washington, DC DuPont Circle Hotel, in Washington, DC. Officers and...
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September 17, 2012, 07:24 AM
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The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) announced that it would rename it’s Member of the Year Award to honor the late Chris Walker, last year’s recipient of the award. The first presentation of the Chris Walker Memorial Member of the Year...
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August 07, 2012, 07:14 AM
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