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SixCap Healthcare Finance Launches Integrated Healthcare Capital Platform Combining Asset-Based Lending and Real Estate
Mar 2, 2026SixCap Healthcare Finance (“SixCap”) today announced its official launch as a nationwide focused founder-led healthcare finance platform delivering customized capital solutions across healthcare asset-based lending and real estate. Built by seasoned investors and lenders with deep operating experience, SixCap provides healthcare owners with capital shaped by real-world insight—and direct access to decision makers.
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The Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Frank Grimaldi
Mar 2, 2026Prior to joining Gordon Brothers, Grimaldi was a vice president at Brevet Capital responsible for managing assets and originating investment opportunities. He was previously a vice president at CIT Group where he managed the commercial services workout group. At Gordon Brothers, he is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships throughout North America.
Grimaldi will be honored with the National Jewish Health Humanitarian Award for his leadership in the community and financial industry at the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner on March 3, at Cipriani in New York City. -
Interview With SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26 Keynote, Financial Times' Robert Smith
Feb 26, 2026SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26, will be held on March 3 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York, NY, preceding the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner. Its Keynote Session “Fraud in Financial Services: Pervasive or Idiosyncratic?” will feature acclaimed Financial Times corporate finance reporter, Robert Smith, and Tony Brown, senior advisor of The Trade Advisory, for an engaging discussion around the scope, impact, and evolving patterns of fraud in financial services. This is a unique opportunity that will provide an "outside in" look at the vulnerabilities of secured finance from a leading industry reporter. Here, Smith provides insight into what attendees can expect to hear. -
Appointing Independent Directors to Distressed Companies: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Feb 25, 2026
The most traditional avenue for a distressed company seeking to reorganize existing debts or maximize company value is through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, due to its complexity, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a lengthy, expensive process that is not always palatable for the distressed company’s secured lenders.
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Gordon Brothers Bolsters Investment Committee with Janet Jarrett Appointment
Feb 24, 2026Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has appointed Janet Jarrett as Senior Advisor to support the firm’s growth and expansion plans. She will also join the Lending Investment Committee.
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Buchalter Welcomes Back Commercial Finance Partner in LA
Feb 23, 2026
Buchalter is pleased to welcome back Anthony Callobre as a Commercial Finance Partner in its Los Angeles office. Callobre’s clients include credit providers, such as commercial banks, commercial finance companies, private debt, private equity groups, and other investors and lenders, as well as credit takers, both financial and strategic.
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Tariffs in Flux: Supreme Court Limits, New Proposals, and the Secured-Finance Credit Outlook
Feb 23, 2026Editor's Note: Expert commentary on this topic will be published soon—stay tuned.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump has introduced significant uncertainty—not just relief—into the secured-finance ecosystem. While the ruling curtailed tariffs previously imposed under emergency authority, President Donald Trump has simultaneously proposed sweeping new tariff measures, including broad universal duties and sharply higher China-specific tariffs. For asset-based lenders, trade-finance providers, restructuring professionals, and import-dependent borrowers, the combined effect is less a clear liquidity windfall than a shifting policy landscape with uneven credit consequences. -
Eclipse Business Capital Announces the Promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall Across Key Departments
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“EBC”) is pleased to announce the promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall. Ralph Shin has been promoted to Senior Managing Director in Underwriting. Denise Rodriguez has been promoted to Vice President in Operations. Kenya Hall has been promoted to Jr. Software Developer at EBC.
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The New Wave of Leaders: Rewriting the Playbook for ABL and Factoring
Feb 18, 2026From bank ABL platforms to independent factoring and specialty lenders, a new cohort of leaders is stepping into pivotal roles, bringing fresh perspectives while honoring the discipline and structure that have long defined the industry. TSL’s editor-in-chief interviewed ten leaders who have taken on new roles: Jon Biorkman, head of Asset-Based Lending & Equipment Finance, BMO; Kim Fisk, president, Triumph Factoring; John Freeman, head of Asset-Based Finance, U.S. Bank; Yvonne Kizner, senior vice president, head of Asset-Based Lending, Cambridge Savings Bank; Niamh Kristufek, president – Specialty Finance, First Business Bank; Gen Merritt-Parikh, co-CEO, Haversine Funding; Steve Pomerantz, ABL group head, Fifth Third Bank; Jay Schweiger, president, Huntington Business Credit; Andrew Ray, global head of Asset-Based Lending, J.P. Morgan; and Neil Wolfe, CEO, Iron Horse Credit. -
Cesar Silva Joins nFusion Capital as Senior Vice President, Business Development
Feb 18, 2026nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, announced that senior finance professional Cesar Silva has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
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Patient Capital in Action: An Interview with Cambridge Savings Bank’s Yvonne Kizner and Cal Navatto
Feb 17, 2026In December, Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced that W. Calvin “Cal” Navatto had joined the Bank as senior vice president, senior asset-based lending (ABL) relationship manager within its Commercial Division. In this role, Navatto focuses on expanding CSB’s asset-based lending portfolio, deepening relationships with middle-market companies, and supporting the continued growth of the Bank’s ABL business.
Here, we speak with Navatto and Yvonne Kizner, head of asset-based lending at CSB about Navatto’s new role and the team’s vision for the future. -
The Growing Impact of Supply Chain Finance: Insights from SFNet's 2025 Market Sizing Study
(Editor’s Note: As the supply chain finance landscape continues to evolve, the conversation doesn’t stop here. Continue it in person at Supply Chain Finance Convergence ’26, an SFNet event on March 3, 2026, at the Westin New York Grand Central. The authors of this article will be presenting on a panel exploring the convergence of ABL, factoring, and supply chain finance, along with the legal and risk considerations shaping the market.)
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Secured Finance at Scale: Why the SFNet 2025 Market Sizing Study Matters More Than Ever
Feb 9, 2026The Secured Finance Foundation, with oversight from the Study’s Steering Committee, has updated the 2023 Secured Finance Industry Market Sizing Study for the purpose of benchmarking, strategic planning, attracting capital and assisting in advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry. Click here for the 2025 SFNet Secured Finance Market Sizing Study.
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Tiger Group Launches Investment Banking Division Led by Special Situations Veteran Jamie Lisac
Feb 5, 2026Tiger Group today announced the launch of Tiger Investment Banking, a new division focused on distressed and special situations transactions. Jamie Lisac, who brings 25 years of experience to the firm, will serve as Group Head and Senior Managing Director.
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2025 Ends on a High Note for Syndicated ABL: Strong Finish Despite Uneven Trends
Feb 4, 2026The syndicated asset-based lending market finished 2025 with the third-highest total ever recorded by LSEG Data & Analytics. This result is even more impressive after taking into the account the significant level of LIBOR cessation amendments in the two higher years. Volume for the year was driven by a significant level of refinancing activity as borrowers addressed upcoming maturities, and also a number of high-profile M&A driven financings.
-
Loeb Promotes Eric Schwartz to President
Feb 4, 2026
Loeb announces the promotion of Eric Schwartz to President. In this role, Schwartz will lead the company’s strategic direction, support growth across all business lines, and continue to advance a team-oriented culture rooted in Loeb’s 146-year history.
-
What the Rescission of the 2013 Leveraged Lending Guidance Means
Feb 2, 2026
In December 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC withdrew the Leveraged Lending Guidance dating back to 2013. This withdrawal is a potentially significant event for banks, borrowers, and the broader credit markets. In this article, Elliot Ganz, LSTA’s head of advocacy, and Tess Virmani, LSTA’s EVP, deputy general counsel and head of Policy, discuss the background on the original guidance and the rationale for the withdrawal. They also discuss how the new principles-based supervision may reshape leveraged lending going forward.
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ABCC 2026: Insight, Strategy, and Connection in an Uncertain Capital Landscape
Jan 30, 2026Held February 10–11 at The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, ABCC 2026 brings together the full ecosystem of asset-based lenders, capital providers, private credit investors, advisors, lawyers, and turnaround professionals for two days of insight, connection, and perspective. ABCC 2026 is designed to help attendees make sense of these cross-currents—what they mean for capital markets execution, portfolio management, and growth strategies heading into 2026 and beyond.
-
The Key to Finding White Space in ABL
Jan 28, 2026Finding White Space by Flipping Burgers: What Lenders Can Learn from Fast Food
Every few years the lending industry collectively declares that “spreads are tight,” “competition is irrational,” and “there’s no white space left.” And every few years, those same statements turn out to be both true and completely wrong.
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United Community Bank’s ABL Division Announces over $200 Million in New Closings
Jan 28, 2026
United Community Bank’s ABL division is pleased to announce recent closings totaling over $200 million. Some of the highlights among these new ABL lines of credits and term loans include:
- $28 million line of credit and $10 million term loan for a lubricants distributor
- $20 million line of credit for an IT staffing company
- $20 million participation in a line of credit for a security services staffing company
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SixCap Healthcare Finance Launches Integrated Healthcare Capital Platform Combining Asset-Based Lending and Real Estate
Mar 2, 2026SixCap Healthcare Finance (“SixCap”) today announced its official launch as a nationwide focused founder-led healthcare finance platform delivering customized capital solutions across healthcare asset-based lending and real estate. Built by seasoned investors and lenders with deep operating experience, SixCap provides healthcare owners with capital shaped by real-world insight—and direct access to decision makers.
-
The Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Frank Grimaldi
Mar 2, 2026Prior to joining Gordon Brothers, Grimaldi was a vice president at Brevet Capital responsible for managing assets and originating investment opportunities. He was previously a vice president at CIT Group where he managed the commercial services workout group. At Gordon Brothers, he is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships throughout North America.
Grimaldi will be honored with the National Jewish Health Humanitarian Award for his leadership in the community and financial industry at the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner on March 3, at Cipriani in New York City. -
Interview With SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26 Keynote, Financial Times' Robert Smith
Feb 26, 2026SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26, will be held on March 3 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York, NY, preceding the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner. Its Keynote Session “Fraud in Financial Services: Pervasive or Idiosyncratic?” will feature acclaimed Financial Times corporate finance reporter, Robert Smith, and Tony Brown, senior advisor of The Trade Advisory, for an engaging discussion around the scope, impact, and evolving patterns of fraud in financial services. This is a unique opportunity that will provide an "outside in" look at the vulnerabilities of secured finance from a leading industry reporter. Here, Smith provides insight into what attendees can expect to hear.
-
Appointing Independent Directors to Distressed Companies: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Feb 25, 2026
The most traditional avenue for a distressed company seeking to reorganize existing debts or maximize company value is through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, due to its complexity, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a lengthy, expensive process that is not always palatable for the distressed company’s secured lenders.
-
Gordon Brothers Bolsters Investment Committee with Janet Jarrett Appointment
Feb 24, 2026Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has appointed Janet Jarrett as Senior Advisor to support the firm’s growth and expansion plans. She will also join the Lending Investment Committee.
-
Buchalter Welcomes Back Commercial Finance Partner in LA
Feb 23, 2026
Buchalter is pleased to welcome back Anthony Callobre as a Commercial Finance Partner in its Los Angeles office. Callobre’s clients include credit providers, such as commercial banks, commercial finance companies, private debt, private equity groups, and other investors and lenders, as well as credit takers, both financial and strategic.
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Tariffs in Flux: Supreme Court Limits, New Proposals, and the Secured-Finance Credit Outlook
Feb 23, 2026Editor's Note: Expert commentary on this topic will be published soon—stay tuned.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump has introduced significant uncertainty—not just relief—into the secured-finance ecosystem. While the ruling curtailed tariffs previously imposed under emergency authority, President Donald Trump has simultaneously proposed sweeping new tariff measures, including broad universal duties and sharply higher China-specific tariffs. For asset-based lenders, trade-finance providers, restructuring professionals, and import-dependent borrowers, the combined effect is less a clear liquidity windfall than a shifting policy landscape with uneven credit consequences. -
Eclipse Business Capital Announces the Promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall Across Key Departments
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“EBC”) is pleased to announce the promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall. Ralph Shin has been promoted to Senior Managing Director in Underwriting. Denise Rodriguez has been promoted to Vice President in Operations. Kenya Hall has been promoted to Jr. Software Developer at EBC.
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The New Wave of Leaders: Rewriting the Playbook for ABL and Factoring
Feb 18, 2026From bank ABL platforms to independent factoring and specialty lenders, a new cohort of leaders is stepping into pivotal roles, bringing fresh perspectives while honoring the discipline and structure that have long defined the industry. TSL’s editor-in-chief interviewed ten leaders who have taken on new roles: Jon Biorkman, head of Asset-Based Lending & Equipment Finance, BMO; Kim Fisk, president, Triumph Factoring; John Freeman, head of Asset-Based Finance, U.S. Bank; Yvonne Kizner, senior vice president, head of Asset-Based Lending, Cambridge Savings Bank; Niamh Kristufek, president – Specialty Finance, First Business Bank; Gen Merritt-Parikh, co-CEO, Haversine Funding; Steve Pomerantz, ABL group head, Fifth Third Bank; Jay Schweiger, president, Huntington Business Credit; Andrew Ray, global head of Asset-Based Lending, J.P. Morgan; and Neil Wolfe, CEO, Iron Horse Credit.
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Cesar Silva Joins nFusion Capital as Senior Vice President, Business Development
Feb 18, 2026nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, announced that senior finance professional Cesar Silva has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
-
Patient Capital in Action: An Interview with Cambridge Savings Bank’s Yvonne Kizner and Cal Navatto
Feb 17, 2026In December, Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced that W. Calvin “Cal” Navatto had joined the Bank as senior vice president, senior asset-based lending (ABL) relationship manager within its Commercial Division. In this role, Navatto focuses on expanding CSB’s asset-based lending portfolio, deepening relationships with middle-market companies, and supporting the continued growth of the Bank’s ABL business.
Here, we speak with Navatto and Yvonne Kizner, head of asset-based lending at CSB about Navatto’s new role and the team’s vision for the future. -
The Growing Impact of Supply Chain Finance: Insights from SFNet's 2025 Market Sizing Study
(Editor’s Note: As the supply chain finance landscape continues to evolve, the conversation doesn’t stop here. Continue it in person at Supply Chain Finance Convergence ’26, an SFNet event on March 3, 2026, at the Westin New York Grand Central. The authors of this article will be presenting on a panel exploring the convergence of ABL, factoring, and supply chain finance, along with the legal and risk considerations shaping the market.)
-
Secured Finance at Scale: Why the SFNet 2025 Market Sizing Study Matters More Than Ever
Feb 9, 2026The Secured Finance Foundation, with oversight from the Study’s Steering Committee, has updated the 2023 Secured Finance Industry Market Sizing Study for the purpose of benchmarking, strategic planning, attracting capital and assisting in advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry. Click here for the 2025 SFNet Secured Finance Market Sizing Study.
-
Tiger Group Launches Investment Banking Division Led by Special Situations Veteran Jamie Lisac
Feb 5, 2026Tiger Group today announced the launch of Tiger Investment Banking, a new division focused on distressed and special situations transactions. Jamie Lisac, who brings 25 years of experience to the firm, will serve as Group Head and Senior Managing Director.
-
2025 Ends on a High Note for Syndicated ABL: Strong Finish Despite Uneven Trends
Feb 4, 2026The syndicated asset-based lending market finished 2025 with the third-highest total ever recorded by LSEG Data & Analytics. This result is even more impressive after taking into the account the significant level of LIBOR cessation amendments in the two higher years. Volume for the year was driven by a significant level of refinancing activity as borrowers addressed upcoming maturities, and also a number of high-profile M&A driven financings.
-
Loeb Promotes Eric Schwartz to President
Feb 4, 2026
Loeb announces the promotion of Eric Schwartz to President. In this role, Schwartz will lead the company’s strategic direction, support growth across all business lines, and continue to advance a team-oriented culture rooted in Loeb’s 146-year history.
-
What the Rescission of the 2013 Leveraged Lending Guidance Means
Feb 2, 2026
In December 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC withdrew the Leveraged Lending Guidance dating back to 2013. This withdrawal is a potentially significant event for banks, borrowers, and the broader credit markets. In this article, Elliot Ganz, LSTA’s head of advocacy, and Tess Virmani, LSTA’s EVP, deputy general counsel and head of Policy, discuss the background on the original guidance and the rationale for the withdrawal. They also discuss how the new principles-based supervision may reshape leveraged lending going forward.
-
ABCC 2026: Insight, Strategy, and Connection in an Uncertain Capital Landscape
Jan 30, 2026Held February 10–11 at The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, ABCC 2026 brings together the full ecosystem of asset-based lenders, capital providers, private credit investors, advisors, lawyers, and turnaround professionals for two days of insight, connection, and perspective. ABCC 2026 is designed to help attendees make sense of these cross-currents—what they mean for capital markets execution, portfolio management, and growth strategies heading into 2026 and beyond.
-
The Key to Finding White Space in ABL
Jan 28, 2026
Finding White Space by Flipping Burgers: What Lenders Can Learn from Fast Food
Every few years the lending industry collectively declares that “spreads are tight,” “competition is irrational,” and “there’s no white space left.” And every few years, those same statements turn out to be both true and completely wrong.
-
United Community Bank’s ABL Division Announces over $200 Million in New Closings
Jan 28, 2026
United Community Bank’s ABL division is pleased to announce recent closings totaling over $200 million. Some of the highlights among these new ABL lines of credits and term loans include:
- $28 million line of credit and $10 million term loan for a lubricants distributor
- $20 million line of credit for an IT staffing company
- $20 million participation in a line of credit for a security services staffing company
-
SixCap Healthcare Finance Launches Integrated Healthcare Capital Platform Combining Asset-Based Lending and Real Estate
Mar 2, 2026SixCap Healthcare Finance (“SixCap”) today announced its official launch as a nationwide focused founder-led healthcare finance platform delivering customized capital solutions across healthcare asset-based lending and real estate. Built by seasoned investors and lenders with deep operating experience, SixCap provides healthcare owners with capital shaped by real-world insight—and direct access to decision makers.
-
The Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Frank Grimaldi
Mar 2, 2026Prior to joining Gordon Brothers, Grimaldi was a vice president at Brevet Capital responsible for managing assets and originating investment opportunities. He was previously a vice president at CIT Group where he managed the commercial services workout group. At Gordon Brothers, he is responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships throughout North America.
Grimaldi will be honored with the National Jewish Health Humanitarian Award for his leadership in the community and financial industry at the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner on March 3, at Cipriani in New York City. -
Interview With SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26 Keynote, Financial Times' Robert Smith
Feb 26, 2026SFNet’s Supply Chain Finance Convergence '26, will be held on March 3 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York, NY, preceding the National Jewish Health Financial Industries Dinner. Its Keynote Session “Fraud in Financial Services: Pervasive or Idiosyncratic?” will feature acclaimed Financial Times corporate finance reporter, Robert Smith, and Tony Brown, senior advisor of The Trade Advisory, for an engaging discussion around the scope, impact, and evolving patterns of fraud in financial services. This is a unique opportunity that will provide an "outside in" look at the vulnerabilities of secured finance from a leading industry reporter. Here, Smith provides insight into what attendees can expect to hear.
-
Appointing Independent Directors to Distressed Companies: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Feb 25, 2026
The most traditional avenue for a distressed company seeking to reorganize existing debts or maximize company value is through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, due to its complexity, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a lengthy, expensive process that is not always palatable for the distressed company’s secured lenders.
-
Gordon Brothers Bolsters Investment Committee with Janet Jarrett Appointment
Feb 24, 2026Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has appointed Janet Jarrett as Senior Advisor to support the firm’s growth and expansion plans. She will also join the Lending Investment Committee.
-
Buchalter Welcomes Back Commercial Finance Partner in LA
Feb 23, 2026
Buchalter is pleased to welcome back Anthony Callobre as a Commercial Finance Partner in its Los Angeles office. Callobre’s clients include credit providers, such as commercial banks, commercial finance companies, private debt, private equity groups, and other investors and lenders, as well as credit takers, both financial and strategic.
-
Tariffs in Flux: Supreme Court Limits, New Proposals, and the Secured-Finance Credit Outlook
Feb 23, 2026Editor's Note: Expert commentary on this topic will be published soon—stay tuned.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump has introduced significant uncertainty—not just relief—into the secured-finance ecosystem. While the ruling curtailed tariffs previously imposed under emergency authority, President Donald Trump has simultaneously proposed sweeping new tariff measures, including broad universal duties and sharply higher China-specific tariffs. For asset-based lenders, trade-finance providers, restructuring professionals, and import-dependent borrowers, the combined effect is less a clear liquidity windfall than a shifting policy landscape with uneven credit consequences. -
Eclipse Business Capital Announces the Promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall Across Key Departments
Eclipse Business Capital, LLC (“EBC”) is pleased to announce the promotions of Ralph Shin, Denise Rodriguez and Kenya Hall. Ralph Shin has been promoted to Senior Managing Director in Underwriting. Denise Rodriguez has been promoted to Vice President in Operations. Kenya Hall has been promoted to Jr. Software Developer at EBC.
-
The New Wave of Leaders: Rewriting the Playbook for ABL and Factoring
Feb 18, 2026From bank ABL platforms to independent factoring and specialty lenders, a new cohort of leaders is stepping into pivotal roles, bringing fresh perspectives while honoring the discipline and structure that have long defined the industry. TSL’s editor-in-chief interviewed ten leaders who have taken on new roles: Jon Biorkman, head of Asset-Based Lending & Equipment Finance, BMO; Kim Fisk, president, Triumph Factoring; John Freeman, head of Asset-Based Finance, U.S. Bank; Yvonne Kizner, senior vice president, head of Asset-Based Lending, Cambridge Savings Bank; Niamh Kristufek, president – Specialty Finance, First Business Bank; Gen Merritt-Parikh, co-CEO, Haversine Funding; Steve Pomerantz, ABL group head, Fifth Third Bank; Jay Schweiger, president, Huntington Business Credit; Andrew Ray, global head of Asset-Based Lending, J.P. Morgan; and Neil Wolfe, CEO, Iron Horse Credit.
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Cesar Silva Joins nFusion Capital as Senior Vice President, Business Development
Feb 18, 2026nFusion Capital, a leading provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, announced that senior finance professional Cesar Silva has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
-
Patient Capital in Action: An Interview with Cambridge Savings Bank’s Yvonne Kizner and Cal Navatto
Feb 17, 2026In December, Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) announced that W. Calvin “Cal” Navatto had joined the Bank as senior vice president, senior asset-based lending (ABL) relationship manager within its Commercial Division. In this role, Navatto focuses on expanding CSB’s asset-based lending portfolio, deepening relationships with middle-market companies, and supporting the continued growth of the Bank’s ABL business.
Here, we speak with Navatto and Yvonne Kizner, head of asset-based lending at CSB about Navatto’s new role and the team’s vision for the future. -
The Growing Impact of Supply Chain Finance: Insights from SFNet's 2025 Market Sizing Study
(Editor’s Note: As the supply chain finance landscape continues to evolve, the conversation doesn’t stop here. Continue it in person at Supply Chain Finance Convergence ’26, an SFNet event on March 3, 2026, at the Westin New York Grand Central. The authors of this article will be presenting on a panel exploring the convergence of ABL, factoring, and supply chain finance, along with the legal and risk considerations shaping the market.)
-
Secured Finance at Scale: Why the SFNet 2025 Market Sizing Study Matters More Than Ever
Feb 9, 2026The Secured Finance Foundation, with oversight from the Study’s Steering Committee, has updated the 2023 Secured Finance Industry Market Sizing Study for the purpose of benchmarking, strategic planning, attracting capital and assisting in advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry. Click here for the 2025 SFNet Secured Finance Market Sizing Study.
-
Tiger Group Launches Investment Banking Division Led by Special Situations Veteran Jamie Lisac
Feb 5, 2026Tiger Group today announced the launch of Tiger Investment Banking, a new division focused on distressed and special situations transactions. Jamie Lisac, who brings 25 years of experience to the firm, will serve as Group Head and Senior Managing Director.
-
2025 Ends on a High Note for Syndicated ABL: Strong Finish Despite Uneven Trends
Feb 4, 2026The syndicated asset-based lending market finished 2025 with the third-highest total ever recorded by LSEG Data & Analytics. This result is even more impressive after taking into the account the significant level of LIBOR cessation amendments in the two higher years. Volume for the year was driven by a significant level of refinancing activity as borrowers addressed upcoming maturities, and also a number of high-profile M&A driven financings.
-
Loeb Promotes Eric Schwartz to President
Feb 4, 2026
Loeb announces the promotion of Eric Schwartz to President. In this role, Schwartz will lead the company’s strategic direction, support growth across all business lines, and continue to advance a team-oriented culture rooted in Loeb’s 146-year history.
-
What the Rescission of the 2013 Leveraged Lending Guidance Means
Feb 2, 2026
In December 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC withdrew the Leveraged Lending Guidance dating back to 2013. This withdrawal is a potentially significant event for banks, borrowers, and the broader credit markets. In this article, Elliot Ganz, LSTA’s head of advocacy, and Tess Virmani, LSTA’s EVP, deputy general counsel and head of Policy, discuss the background on the original guidance and the rationale for the withdrawal. They also discuss how the new principles-based supervision may reshape leveraged lending going forward.
-
ABCC 2026: Insight, Strategy, and Connection in an Uncertain Capital Landscape
Jan 30, 2026Held February 10–11 at The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, ABCC 2026 brings together the full ecosystem of asset-based lenders, capital providers, private credit investors, advisors, lawyers, and turnaround professionals for two days of insight, connection, and perspective. ABCC 2026 is designed to help attendees make sense of these cross-currents—what they mean for capital markets execution, portfolio management, and growth strategies heading into 2026 and beyond.
-
The Key to Finding White Space in ABL
Jan 28, 2026
Finding White Space by Flipping Burgers: What Lenders Can Learn from Fast Food
Every few years the lending industry collectively declares that “spreads are tight,” “competition is irrational,” and “there’s no white space left.” And every few years, those same statements turn out to be both true and completely wrong.
-
United Community Bank’s ABL Division Announces over $200 Million in New Closings
Jan 28, 2026
United Community Bank’s ABL division is pleased to announce recent closings totaling over $200 million. Some of the highlights among these new ABL lines of credits and term loans include:
- $28 million line of credit and $10 million term loan for a lubricants distributor
- $20 million line of credit for an IT staffing company
- $20 million participation in a line of credit for a security services staffing company
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