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Michael A. Toglia     [ Company / Executive Profiles ]
With $350 million in committed capital from KKR and seasoned equipment finance leaders Nate Smith and Gary Shivers at the helm, Akrapoint is setting out to build a platform designed for long-term growth. Read Full Article
September 29, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
In a rapid-fire style interview, Campbell Clout, Managing Director, GTM - Americas and APMEA, with Odessa reacts to a series of common technology statements circulating across the equipment finance industry. Read Full Article
September 28, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
In this exclusive webinar hosted by Solifi, industry leaders examine the five defining trends reshaping equipment finance in 2026 and discuss what they mean for banks, independent finance companies, captives and private credit providers. Read Full Article
September 23, 2026, 01:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, discusses new research revealing why nearly 80% of small and mid-sized businesses plan to invest in equipment over the next year despite economic uncertainty and what that means for equipment finance providers, and much more. Read Full Article
September 16, 2026, 10:00 PM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Company / Executive Profiles ]
Following its transition from bank ownership to an independent platform backed by Wafra, Navitas CEO Mike Bruman discusses the company’s growth strategy, disciplined credit culture, customer focus and opportunities ahead. Read Full Article
September 15, 2026, 09:00 AM


Ann Brodette     [ Manufacturing ]
As technology cycles accelerate, equipment financing is becoming a strategic tool for manufacturers seeking to modernize continuously, preserve capital, manage obsolescence risk and maintain flexibility while investing in the automation and technology needed to remain competitive. Read Full Article
September 02, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Mergers and Acquisitions ]
Tim Stute and Chris Hemler of Hovde Group discuss how and why commercial finance M&A activity is gaining momentum as strategic buyers, private credit investors, banks, and specialty finance companies pursue growth opportunities across equipment finance, asset-based lending (ABL), and factoring. Read Full Article
August 11, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Technology ]
As AI accelerates hardware obsolescence, strategic equipment finance is evolving to help enterprises manage risk, flexibility, and continuous technology innovation. Read Full Article
July 15, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
John Crum, Head of Wells Fargo Specialty Equipment Finance and Leasing discusses the findings from the recent Wells Fargo Commercial Finance report, ’How Working Capital Has Become the Infrastructure Behind Resilient Economies.’ Crum discusses how liquidity management has evolved into a strategic priority, reshaping the role of equipment finance professionals working with C-suite executives, the importance of the asset management function, and much more. Read Full Article
July 15, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Company / Executive Profiles ]
Equipment Finance Advisor meets with Fox Ridge Capital’s CEO Tom Depping and CFO Dawn Gillette to discuss the firm’s vision, growth strategy, and its newly secured $150 million revolving securitization facility. Read Full Article
July 08, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
Bob Rinaldi discusses the growing role of lift-outs as an important strategic alternative for banks and finance companies looking to enter, expand or accelerate their presence in equipment finance. Read Full Article
July 06, 2026, 07:00 AM


Michael A. Toglia     [ Industry Insights ]
In an interview following LTi Technology Solutions’ acquisition by Diversis Capital, CEO Jeff Van Slyke discusses the strategic rationale behind the partnership, emphasizing the opportunity to accelerate growth, innovation and long-term market leadership. Read Full Article
June 16, 2026, 07:00 AM


Miraj Shah     [ Technology ]
Underwriting is not a linear pipeline. Scalable credit requires adaptive systems that connect context, support judgment, and continuously evolve as new information reshapes risk assessment and lending decisions. Read Full Article
June 04, 2026, 07:00 AM


Justin Tabone and Kim Montgomery     [ Vendor Finance ]
Embedded equipment finance is reshaping sales, accelerating approvals, boosting vendor payments and forcing lenders to modernize digital customer experiences rapidly. Read Full Article
May 13, 2026, 07:00 AM


Mark Thomas and Jim McPhaul     [ Agriculture ]
Farmers face volatile tariffs, energy shocks, and drought, squeezing margins and confidence. Success will hinge on disciplined risk management, liquidity, and flexibility as the sector adapts to sustained uncertainty. Read Full Article
May 07, 2026, 07:00 AM