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NautaDutilh Reaffirms Commitment to US Clients With New York Leadership Transition
Sep 11, 2026NautaDutilh reaffirms its long-standing commitment to clients in the United States with the appointment of Boudewijn Smit as managing partner of its New York office and lead Dutch Finance Transactions counsel in the US. Boudewijn succeeds Elizabeth van Schilfgaarde, who has led the New York office for many years and has played an important role in strengthening NautaDutilh's presence in the US market. Under her leadership, the firm further expanded its cross-border practice and deepened relationships with US clients, private equity sponsors, financial institutions and leading law firms. -
The Democratization of Debt Capital
Sep 10, 2026Debt Capital Advisors are democratizing ABL like Amazon did to retail.
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The $173 Billion Impact: How ABL and Factoring Help Power the U.S. Economy
Sep 8, 2026SFNet’s 2026 Economic Impact Study finds asset-based lending and factoring increase U.S. GDP by 0.5% and support nearly 800,000 American jobs.
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Mayer Brown Adds Structured Finance Partner Michelle Herman in New York
Sep 3, 2026Mayer Brown announced today that structured finance lawyer Michelle Herman has joined the firm as a partner in New York in its Global Trade Finance practice. Michelle joins from Jones Day and brings extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders on domestic and cross-border financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes, including trade receivables, commercial loans, installment sales contracts, auto and equipment loans and leases, trademarks, natural gas assets, and other structured finance products.
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Financing the Physical Backbone of Artificial Intelligence
Sep 2, 2026As artificial intelligence reshapes business, the real financing story may be unfolding behind the scenes. This article looksbeyond AI software to the data centers, power systems, cooling equipment and GPUs driving unprecedented capital demand— and explains why that infrastructure boom is creating new opportunities for commercial finance professionals. -
HyperAMS Rebrands as Hyper Group, Marking A New Chapter of Growth
Sep 1, 2026
HyperAMS, a full-service asset valuation, monetization, and advisory firm for 16 years, has rebranded as Hyper Group, unveiling a new name and logo that reflects its legacy and future direction. The rebrand comes as Hyper Group continues to broaden its service offerings to meet growing client demand. This includes the recent launch of its Diligence Services division, which encompasses field exams and other collateral-focused services, as well as the continued development of its capabilities selling operating businesses.
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The Lawyers Behind the Loans: A Guide to Careers in Secured Finance Law
Aug 31, 2026For law students and summer associates interested in finance, secured transactions or commercial law, secured finance offers a practical, business-focused career path at the center of how companies obtain working capital.
For law students and summer associates interested in finance, secured transactions or commercial law, a career as a commercial finance attorney can offer a unique blend of legal analysis, business strategy and deal-making. One of the most specialized areas within commercial finance is representing lenders in asset-based lending (ABL) and factoring transactions
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Loeb Term Solutions Secures $25 Million Line of Credit from Pinnacle Financial Partners to Expand Equipment Financing for Clients
Aug 26, 2026Loeb Term Solutions, LLC today announced it has closed a $25 million senior secured revolving line of credit (the "Facility") with Pinnacle Financial Partners subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank (d/b/a Synovus Bank). The Facility expands Loeb's capacity to fund equipment term loans for manufacturers and businesses that do not meet traditional bank credit standards. Loeb specializes in covenant-free lending primarily based on the value of a client's machinery and equipment, not just the client's credit.
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When Companies Are in Crisis: The Role of a Turnaround Consultant
Aug 26, 2026When a business is running out of time, turnaround consultants step into the pressure cooker to uncover what went wrong and what can still be saved. Sandeep Gupta of Novo Advisors explains the urgency, judgment, and empathy this work demands and why it can be a rewarding career path for problem-solvers today. -
Every Great Secured Lender Is a Stoic
Aug 24, 2026I've spent 35 years across the table from secured lenders. I've watched some become legends and watched others get fired. The difference was rarely their spreadsheet skills. The best ones have something in common. They think like Stoics.
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Hilco Global Capital Solutions Provides $60 Million ABL Facility to Support Turnspire Capital Partners’ Acquisition of Hulcher Services
Aug 20, 2026Hilco Global Capital Solutions ("HGCS"), a division of Hilco Global and a leading provider of flexible asset-based lending solutions, provided a $60 million first-lien asset-based lending facility to support Turnspire Capital Partners LLC's ("Turnspire") acquisition of Hulcher Services, Inc. ("Hulcher"), a leading North American provider of mission-critical rail infrastructure and industrial services.
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FGI TRUST™ Expands Presence in Americas With Addition of Jason Duke
Aug 18, 2026FGI Worldwide LLC (“FGI”), a leading provider of working capital financing and trade credit insurance solutions, has announced the hiring of Jason Duke as Director of Business Development, FGI Tech. Based out of FGI’s Boca Raton office, Mr. Duke will focus on expanding FGI’s proprietary credit insurance monitoring software, TRUST™, throughout the Americas.
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Hilco Global Appoints Industry Veteran Andrew Hede as Vice Chairman of Hilco Global Professional Services
Aug 17, 2026Hilco Global announced today that Andrew Hede has joined the company as Vice Chairman of Hilco Global Professional Services. In this role, Mr. Hede will report to David Kurtz, CEO of Hilco Global Professional Services and Vice Chairman of Hilco Global. Mr. Hede will focus on accelerating the continued growth and development of Hilco Global Professional Services, while also driving and originating revenue opportunities across the platform.
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Collateral Provides Security, but Borrower Analysis Remains Critical
Aug 17, 2026In asset-based lending, collateral plays an important role in protecting lenders, but it does not replace a thorough assessment of the borrower itself. Understanding how a company generates cash, manages working capital, and performs financially remains essential during underwriting and throughout the life of the facility. -
Syndicated ABL Market Rebounds in Second Quarter as Refinancing Activity Increases
Aug 13, 2026After a relatively slow start to the year, the syndicated asset-based lending market regained momentum during the second quarter of 2026, led by a high volume of refinancing activity. While overall issuance remained slightly below last year’s record pace, all indicators are that lender demand for credit remains strong, and borrowers continue to view asset-based lending as an attractive source of liquidity amid economic uncertainty and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.
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Field Examiners: The Backbone of ABL Financial Diligence
Aug 12, 2026For students and early-career professionals exploring finance or accounting careers, asset-based lending field examination offers a path that is hands-on, analytical and surprisingly varied.
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ABL Primer for Students, Interns and Industry Newcomers
Aug 10, 2026This summer, I had the pleasure of teaching two cohorts of the inaugural Secured Finance Network 2026 Summer Intro to Asset-Based Lending (ABL) for College Interns. As a follow-up, this is a practical introduction to asset-based lending, collateral analysis, borrowing bases, fi eld examinations, and loan monitoring for interns, students and industry newcomers unable to attend, or as a reference for those that attended. -
Legacy Corporate Lending Appoints Karla Gorgij as Executive Vice President, Portfolio & Underwriting
Aug 10, 2026Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC ("Legacy"), an independent asset-based lending (ABL) company focused on serving the needs of middle market companies across North America, today announced the appointment of Karla Gorgij as Executive Vice President, Portfolio & Underwriting. In her role, Ms. Gorgij will be primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of client relationships where she will work closely with borrowers to support their ongoing financing needs and deliver exceptional service throughout the life of each credit facility.
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Garrington Capital Provides $20 Million Revolving Credit Facility to U.S. Business Lending Company
Aug 6, 2026
Garrington Capital, a senior secured, asset-based lender to the middle market, today announced it has provided a $20 million revolving line of credit to a U.S. company that provides short-term loans to small and mid-sized businesses.
The facility gives the company the working capital to support the continued growth of its client base. Prior to the facility, the company had been capital constrained, at times turning down opportunities it did not have the capital to fund.
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Provident Bank’s Commercial Finance Team on Demand, Structure and Relationship Banking in 2026
Aug 4, 2026
In this interview, Bruce Gibson, first vice president, senior relationship manager, Ken Kaestner, director and ABL Group head, and Ron Krauskopf, executive vice president - head of Specialty Commercial Lending, discuss how Provident Bank is scaling its asset-based and specialty lending capabilities to support middle-market borrowers across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and New York. They highlight growing demand for flexible working capital solutions, the mainstreaming of ABL in a volatile environment, and Provident’s ability to compete with larger institutions while preserving local decision making and relationship continuity.
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