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Dodging Disruption: How Economic Fluctuations are Impacting Turnaround & Restructuring Activity

Businesses of all sizes have faced mounting pressure this year, whether due to tightened lending standards or continually increasing interest rates. Representatives from several turnaround management firms spoke with ABF Journal to explore the factors driving restructuring activity in 2023 and beyond.

Working Together: How Non-Bank Financing Providers Can Capitalize on Credit Retrenchment from Banks

Pulling inspiration from an unlikely source, Bryan Ballowe of TradeCap Partners explains how forming relationships with other financing providers will help non-bank lenders create a competitive advantage.

October 12, 2023 Bryan Ballowe | TradeCap Partners Ian Koplin

Playing Workout Poker: When Loan Syndicate Agents and Private Equity Groups Call the Bluff of Lenders

Against a backdrop of mounting economic challenges, syndicated lending and private equity financing are becoming high stakes bluffing games. Hugh Larratt-Smith of Trimingham Inc. explores this phenomenon and how lenders can make the right calls to protect their positions.

October 12, 2023 Hugh Larratt-Smith | Trimingham Ian Koplin

Better Together: Mitsubishi HC Capital America Aims to Be a More Complete Financing Provider

Through the integration of three Mitsubishi HC Capital businesses in the U.S., Mitsubishi HC Capital America has transformed into a $7.5 billion non-bank commercial finance company that seeks to create a more seamless financing experience for borrowers.

October 12, 2023 Brian Rosa | Mitsubishi HC Capital America Phil Neuffer

2023 Industry Icons Issue

Q3 2023
Industry Icons
Vol. 21 No. 3

October 10, 2023 Industry icons Ian Koplin

Changing Patterns: Why Alternative Financing Has Become More Attractive to Middle-Market Borrowers

More middle-market borrowers are seeking alternative forms of financing as traditional lenders apply greater scrutiny to their portfolios amidst increasing regulation, opening up opportunities for non-bank asset-based lenders. Robert Lau of Carl Marks Advisors provides important context around this trend and how it will influence the market in the short and long term.

October 6, 2023 Carl Marks Advisors | Robert Lau Ian Koplin

Are We Entering a Lenders’ Market? Identifying Themes in Non-Bank ABL

A new environment with higher interest rates, fewer stimulus packages and a refocus on deposits may mean that we are entering a lenders’ market. Derrick Wong of Eagle Pointe Capital spoke with representatives from FGI Finance to get the perspective from the non-bank lender side.

ABF Journal’s 2023 Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance

ABF Journal is back for its fourth annual list of the Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance.

July 6, 2023 Phil Neuffer

Define the Moment: How Non-Bank Lenders Can Seize Opportunities in a High-Rate Environment

How non-bank lenders differentiate themselves and successfully capture market share while navigating risk will determine how they are able to define the current moment. Non-bank lenders are well-positioned to take advantage of the current economic and credit environment and will be better able to help borrowers compared to traditional banks.

July 6, 2023 Bryan Ballowe | TradeCap Partners Ian Koplin

Who’s Next? JPalmer Collective Wants To Create Change In Asset-Based Lending

Earlier this year, Jennifer Palmer, the former CEO of Gerber Finance and eCapital Asset-Based Lending, teamed up with Melissa Fleishman, another former Gerber Finance and eCapital executive, to launch JPalmer Collective, an asset-based lender with a clear focus on providing financing to women-owned businesses and supporting sustainability.

July 6, 2023 Jennifer Palmer | JPalmer Collective | Melissa Fleishman Ian Koplin

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