Bringing Together the Resources That Put Capital to Work

Welcome to the Secured Finance Network (SFNet), your essential professional community. We’re happy that you joined. As an employee of a member company, you now have access to a variety of benefits including education and event discounts, and a free subscription to The Secured Lender, the most trusted news source for the ABL, factoring, and supply chain industries worldwide, and more.

As with any worthwhile pursuit, you get out of it what you put in. The following pages provide information on ways to become involved in our vibrant community and get the most out of your membership.

Our Community

Founded in 1944, SFNet has nearly 300 member companies and an active network comprised of over 20,000 professionals. There are several special interest groups to explore and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you are a young professional (YoPro) looking to network or a woman in secured finance (WISF) interested in meeting other professionals who share your priorities, our groups are a great place to start.

If shaping the future of our industry is more your speed, check out one of our Committees. We are always looking for volunteers.

Additionally, SFNet has 22 local Chapters across the US, Canada and Europe that provide a host of programs and networking opportunities right in your own back yard. Chapter membership is separate from national membership and may apply on an individual versus a company basis. Additional details on SFNet Chapters can be found here.

SFNet.com is your best resource for the most up-to-date information about our association, our mission, and all of the latest happenings within our community. Our Member Directory enables you to easily search our database of member companies for financing opportunities by loan size, type of finance, or industry, making it simple to get deals done. Likewise, our Service Provider Directory helps you find the resources your business needs to be successful.

For discounts on education, events and updates on other SFNet activities, create your member profile in the SFNet Member Center. Once you are on our mailing list, you can customize your preferences to meet your specific needs.

Be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Events

Attending a SFNet event is a great way to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas and stay up-to-date on the latest issues and challenges facing our industry. The SFNet Annual Convention, held every November, brings together 1,000+ attendees along with thought leaders such as Jeb Bush (American businessman and politician) and Ben Bernanke (former Chairman of the Federal Reserve) and fantastic entertainment from the likes of Lyle Lovett and Buddy Guy. It has been the premier networking event for the secured finance industry for 75 years.

Conferences such as the SFNet Asset-Based Capital Conference, SFNet WISF Conference and the SFNet International Lending Conference offer insights from world-class speakers such as Sallie Krawcheck, Venus Williams, and Sheila Bair among others.

SFNet events attract a diverse group of secured finance professionals: 

• You’ll find the full SFNet Calendar of Events on our website.
• Our members often participate in roundtable discussions, offer their expertise and present at our events. If you are interested in learning more about speaking opportunities, contact Jeff Walsh, Director of Conferences & Events, at jwalsh@sfnetcom.
  

News, Data & Advocacy

The Secured Finance Network is your primary source for the latest news and industry data that keeps you at the top of your game. We also work to ensure a friendly legislative environment by educating regulators on ABL risk and advocating for our industry.

THE SECURED LENDER
Our daily e-newsletter TSL Express and our magazine, The Secured Lender, are your resources for industry news, in-depth articles, leadership profiles, and reporting on the important topics of the day. To receive your free subscriptions to TSL Express and The Secured Lender, create your member profile in the SFNet Member Center. Once you've created your profile you can click here to add your subscription. 

Interested in writing an article for our magazine? Reach out to Michele Ocejo, editor-in-chief, mocejo@sfnet.com. To submit a press release for inclusion in the e-newsletter, email tslexpress@sfnet.com.

INDUSTRY DATA
The Secured Finance Network provides indicators of industry activity in two ways. Our Annual Asset-Based Lending & Factoring Survey has measured year-to-year asset-based lending and factoring activity since 1976 while trends in asset-based lending are demonstrated in SFNet’s Quarterly ABL Index. The Quarterly ABL Index provides new business and portfolio performance indicators for both large and entrepreneurial SFNet members on quarter-by-quarter basis. To participate contact Aydan Savaser, SFNet Data at asavaser@sfnet.com. 

SFNet ADVOCACY
Our organization proudly represents its members on critical public policy and legal issues that have an impact on the secured finance industry. Visit our website to learn more about our latest advocacy efforts. 

Education

SFNet Education Programs enable your company to build a culture of continuous professional development. We train young professionals to be tomorrow’s industry leaders and help seasoned executives sharpen their leadership skills.

SFNet Education is the hub for learning programs addressing a broad range of industry topics. 

FREE MEMBER ONLY RESOURCES 
We have a wealth of online resources that set you on the path to success in secured finance.

SFNet INDUSTRY GLOSSARY
Our glossary of industry terms is where our members share their knowledge by creating, editing or adding links to entries. Become a contributor to our cooperative resource today.

DISCUSSIONS
Share insights and discuss hot topics with your colleagues. Connecting with your fellow SFNet members is a great way to grow your relationships and develop your expertise. 

Education programs are offered in-person and online. Some workshops are tailored to professionals just starting their career or moving into a new discipline. Other workshops focus on expertise in advanced areas of practice such as field examination, fraud awareness and leadership. In both cases, SFNet is proud to present a teaching faculty made up of industry leaders with a passion for sharing their knowledge and experience.

Our Education Calendar details the many live and virtual courses offered by SFNet. If you are interested in sharing your industry knowledge by leading a workshop, contact Jeff Walsh at jwalsh@sfnet.com.

SECURED FINANCE FOUNDATION
The Foundation, a separate entity from the Secured Finance Network, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to cultivating education, innovation, and charitable works for the betterment of the secured finance community.

SFNet education programs and valuable industry insights are made possible by financial support from the Secured Finance Foundation. Additional information, resources and publications are available on the Secured Finance Foundation website.

The foundation relies on donations from both corporations and individuals to address the ongoing needs of our community. Please consider supporting the development of education programs, benchmarking data, and industry awareness. To make a tax-deductible contribution, contact Charlie Johnson at cjohnson@sffound.

SFNet Contacts

Management Committee
Executive Committee

We want our association to address the needs of our members. As such, SFNet reaches out regularly with our Annual Member Survey to learn about how we’re doing. We hope you will participate in our next one. Of course, you don’t need to wait until our next survey to provide input. Feedback from our members is always welcome!