TSL Feature Articles
Click on the link below to meet some of the “difference makers” in the secured finance community. This issue of The Secured Lender celebrates those who are having a profound impact on both their communities and their organizations.
Previous TSL Articles
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An Interview with Matthew Bjonerud, Founder and CEO, Cerebro Capital
In this installment of our series of executive interviews, Charlie Perer sits with Matthew Bjonerud of Cerebro Capital to hear his perspective on the state of the debt capital markets, building a new distribution channel, the future of lending and technology, among other things. -
This Is Not a Drill - SFNet's Cross-Border Lending Summit 2022 Returns September 15 and September 22
Sep 13, 2022SFNet's Cross-Border Lending Summit - “This Is Not a Drill” – is returning live online event on September 15 and September 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET each day. For the 9th year in a row, SFNet is bringing timely and provocative panels addressing issues that challenge asset-based lenders doing cross-border deals. So much has happened in just the last six months: Boris Johnson stepping down, Russia in Ukraine, potential food supply shortages, climate extremes. Companies now must reevaluate supply chains and vendors based in part of geopolitical risk. Not to mention an inflationary environment the likes of which we have not seen in years. In this time of rapid change, SFNet is gathering together industry experts to explore and illuminate the current landscape and what you should be thinking about in the months and years to come.
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Too Little. Too Late. Too Much. Inventory Management Amid Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption
Aug 22, 2022
As recent years have demonstrated, a variety of events, from a once-in-a-lifetime worldwide health crisis like a pandemic to a regional conflict like the Russian invasion of Ukraine to long-planned political changes such as Brexit, can easily interrupt global supply chains. These recent events resulted in three phases of supply chain disruptions.
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Interview with Mark Cuccinello, Member of SFNet’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Committee
Aug 8, 2022
Mark Cuccinello is a senior ABL originator for J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking, where he is responsible for providing asset-based loans to middle market companies. Mark has been with the bank for 17 years and has more than 25 years of asset-based lending experience. Mark resides in New Jersey with his family.
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Ready, set, mentor!
Aug 16, 2022The Secured Finance Foundation, in conjunction with SFNet’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, developed and launched a Mentoring Program that provides the next generation access to the knowledge and expertise of the most talented and respected executives in the secured finance industry. The mentoring initiative was created to serve the secured finance community by bridging the gap between established veterans and those new to their careers. By focusing on inclusivity, SFNet hopes to offer a missing component in its members’ professional trajectories. -
How are inventory levels impacting cash flow and performance?
Aug 15, 2022Since the COVID-19 shutdowns, discussions about supply chain and inventory levels have focused on the need to build inventories to offset supply chain risk. Companies have replaced just in time inventory approaches with higher inventory levels to offset the supply chain problems. In addition to building inventory quantity levels, the per unit value of the inventory has been increasing as evidenced by inflation at 40-year highs. The June CPI was 9.1% and the June PPI was 11.3%. -
Interview with Terry Keating, CEO of Access Capital
Aug 9, 2022In June, Access Capital, a leading independent lender to the staffing industry, announced it named Terry Keating chief executive officer. Recently TSL Express’ senior editor met with Keating to discuss how his career trajectory helped prepare him for this role, his goals and responding to some of the challenges the industry is experiencing.
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SFNet International Finance & Development Committee Launches ABL Cross-Border Database
Jul 28, 2022SFNet's International Finance and Development Committee has recently announced the launch of its ABL Cross-Border Database. The database is a comprehensive compilation of information from publicly available credit agreements in large cross-border asset-based loans. The database currently includes 61 transactions, representing all ABL cross-border transactions closed and filed with the SEC from 2011 to present (excluding those transactions involving only the United States and Canada), and will be updated regularly to cover new transactions.
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SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit Is Back in Person
Jul 26, 2022After two years of virtual and hybrid conferences, SFNet's YoPro Leadership Summit returns in person August 3 to 4, 2022 at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA. Young professionals of the secured finance industry will hear from industry leaders, connect with peers, and discover together how to find success in new, flexible work structures. This year’s speakers and panelists will provide a market perspective, share an e-commerce update, and discuss diversity, equity and inclusiveness initiatives. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry titans and former SFNet 40 Under 40 Award winners. We’ll also have small-group networking sessions, icebreakers, group social activities and receptions in the evening.
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What Are the Top Cybersecurity Concerns for 2022?
Jul 18, 2022
With the second half of 2022 underway, it is a good time to evaluate cybersecurity issues and concerns. The cybersecurity front continues to be an area of significant risk for businesses. In this article we will explore recent trends, and specific industries at more risk of attack. For a perspective on the dollar impact, the largest payment in 2021 was a $40 million payment made by an insurance company. For a perspective on number of attacks, there is a cyber-attack every 11 seconds.
The National Cyber Security Alliance estimated that 60% of small businesses fail within six months of an attack.
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