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Explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies has opened a new frontier in equipment finance. Consider the proliferation of data centers. They generate most of the computing power for AI and require specialized hardware, software, and power systems to operate. Beyond data centers, AI is transforming the equipment needs of healthcare, … Read more
Is stagflation becoming a real threat in 2025? Alta co-CEO Valerie L. Gerard breaks down the economic warning signs and what they mean for equipment finance leaders. Learn why today’s mix of inflation, slowing growth, and labor market shifts demands a fresh look at portfolio strategy—and what you can do to prepare. Read the article. The Alta … Read more
Is stagflation back on the table? In a new expert article published by Equipment Finance Advisor, Valerie L. Gerard, co-CEO of The Alta Group, explores the warning signs that stagflation—a combination of high inflation, slow growth, and rising unemployment—may be more than a historical concern. The article outlines why this “triple threat nobody wants” has … Read more
The role of credit manager in the equipment finance industry has become significantly more difficult due to numerous factors influencing the credit markets, according to Gary LoMonaco, a senior managing director at The Alta Group and head of its Business Assessment practice. In a recent article in The Monitor, he discusses complicating factors including proposed … Read more
Tariffs, inflation, and policy shifts complicate 2025 M&A activity in equipment finance as buyers grow selective in mergers & acquisitions strategy.
Only one quarter into the year, many of the dynamics we discussed in our 2025 Insights report have moved from future possibilities to current realities. The sweeping global tariff action sparked by last week’s White House announcement poses an unprecedented disruption to the equipment finance industry. Alta’s top leadership offers perspective on how this could … Read more
The underlying principles of commercial equipment financing are the same for all deal sizes, but micro-ticket transactions have unique attributes that separate them from higher-ticket categories, according to Jim Jackson, co-Chief Executive Officer at The Alta Group and leader of its Merger and Acquisition advisory practice. In a recent article in NEFA Newsline, the … Read more
Global tariffs are likely to drive up equipment costs, tighten supply chains, and shift leasing demand. Here’s how finance leaders can prepare.
Private-sector investment in clean-energy equipment will continue in 2025. Learn what that means for the equipment finance industry.
When entering new markets such as Asia-Pacific, equipment financers need to understand the importance of customizing products to meet the needs of local business communities.
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