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May 2
CEO of Commonwealth Capital Gets Award Although
Fined "Inappropriate Expenses to Investment Funds"
Letters! - We Get Email
IFC Credit/AACLFB-NAELB/CLFP Complaint
CLFP Foundation Adds 38 Members
Brings Total Membership o 542
Companies with 2 or More CLFP’s/Associates
Adds 38 New Members
CLFP Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals
Expanded, One Sold Out, Only 2 Spaces Left in Two Classes
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
Customer Relation Management Keeps Score - Part IV
Sales Makes it Happen by Ralph Mango
Managing Attrition; Knowing the Client; eSignature s
The Largest Export of Every U.S. State in 2017
U.S. Exported $2.3 Trillion of Goods - Visualcapitalist.com
Developing Strong Leaders for the
Commercial Equipment Finance and Leasing Industry
By Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Top Ten Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2018
Equipment Finance Advantage
German Shepherd Mix
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Adopt a Dog
Attorneys Who Specialize in
Banking, Finance, and Leasing/
News Briefs---
BlueVine Announces $200 Million Credit Facility
Customers eligible for a credit line of up to $250,000
Another equipment lessor makes its debut
in securitization marke t
BankThink Senate should take up bill
to help lenders see 'credit invisibles'
Computer engineers now make up a quarter
of Goldman Sachs' workforce
Is Phoenix becoming Wall Street West?
more than 127,000 workers hired financial/insurance service
Investment Boom from Trump’s Tax Cut
Has Yet to Appea r
Truckmania Is Another Reason
The Leasing Trend May Have Peaked
The Quiz: Hire Learning
Take our seven question quiz
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May 4
Leasing Broker in Massachusetts Sentenced
40 Months in Prison, to pay $1.1 Million Restitution
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
Leasing News Help Wanted Rates
How to Advertise
What the Heck Do I Do with My LinkedIn?
FinTech #102 by Alex Vasilakos
Leasing Haiku - eSignature
By Paul Bent
Channel Partners April's Last 20 Deals
Business/FICO/TIB/Annual Revenues/Funding Amount/Term
Reid Raykovich, CLFP Ex. Dir, in Australia
Promoting Foundation, Seeking Members
IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-68
Changes to Depreciation Affect Business Now
America's Best Large Employers w/Chart
By Niall McCarthy Statista.com
The Rider/Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Logan Lucky, Dead Man
Film/Digital Reviews by Leasing News’ Fernando Croce
Australian Cattle Dog/Mix
Scottsdale, Arizona Adopt-a-Dog
deBanked Broker Fair, May 14, 2018
The William Vale, Brooklyn, New York
News Briefs---
Marlin Reports $6.2 Million Net Income First Quarter
Hilzinger Claims “Marlin is off to a good start in 2018"
Square Funded $339 Million to SMBs in Q1
made over 50,000 business loans
The Silicon Valley-based granddaddy of robo-advisers
to be bought in $3 billion deal
Tap into Tech to Make Your Business a Market Leader
By Jeremy Brown, Founder/Former CEO of Rapid Advance
Apple says it will buy back $100 billion in stock
“It’s nothing but a manipulation of the stock market”
In Chicago, a dozen years post-bust,
only 1 in 8 area ZIPs are back above wate r
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May 7
Apology -- Sold Out
deBanked Broker Fair, May 14, 2018
Position Wanted – Credit
Work Remotely or Relocate for Right Opportunity
Top Stories: April 30 - May 4
(Opened Most by Readers)
The Growth of Commercial Loan Brokers
Goodbye “Lease Consultant” Title
By Christopher Menkin
Leasing Equipment Still Has Tax Advantages
and here are Ten Other Reasons
SlimCapital Joins Leasing News Lists:
Funder, Looking for Broker Business, Story Credits
Now Hiring ---Help Wanted
Positions Open
Seeking Alpha Earnings Call Transcript
Marlin Business Services' (MRLN) Q1 2018 Results
Labrador Retriever Mix
Mount Laurel, New Jersey Adopt-a-Dog
Percentage of World Debt by Country
Graphic by VisualCapitalist.com
News Briefs---
BMW Financial to pay $2.2 Million to Settle
Troops' Refund Claims on Canceled Car Leases
Trucking suffers largest monthly job decrease in 2 1/2 years
Decrease of 5,500 Jobs in April
Apple so ‘unbelievable’ that Warren Buffett buys
75 million more shares
Hiring a Challenge for Small Businesses in Q2
Infographic: Q2 2018 Small Business Index
The 27 FinTech unicorns from around the world
Ranking by Business Insider
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May 9
A Bad Sign for Economy: Money Anxiety Index
Decreased to 47.9, Lowest Level in 50 Years
New York Bill to License Internet Lenders
Facing Very Strong Opposition from Industry
Top Nine Leasing Company Websites
in North America
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Account Executive/Senior Account Executive
National Sales Manager/Interns Needed
Developing Strong Leaders for the
Commercial Equipment Leasing/Financing Industry
Customer Relation Management Keeps Score - Part V
Sales Makes it Happen by Ralph Mango
The Mac's Waning Relevance to Apple - Chart
By Felix Richter, Statista.com
ELFA Award Stewart Abramson and Dominic Liberatore
the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence
FinTech Breakthrough Names CIT Point-Of-Sale Platform
As "Best Small Business Lending Solution" In 2018
Blue Tick Hound
Arlington, Virginia Adopt a Dog
Brad Peterson Appointed to Board Advisory Position
American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers
News Briefs---
U.S. Oil Prices Hit $70 a Barrel for First Time Since ’14
the Iran nuclear agreement is pushing them even higher
Deutsche Bank Weighs Cutting U.S. Staff by About 20%
lender retreats from businesses it deems less competitive
US job openings equal unemployed
for 1st time in 2 decades
Financial Technology Report Shows Georgia Leads
as Global FinTech Hub
Nasdaq CEO: We need more female leaders
in the financial industry
Panera CEO says delivery is a 'must have'
for restaurants of the future
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May 11
CFPB Dares States to Regulate Financial Services:
California Obliges as SB 1235 Moves Forward
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Commercial Alternative Finance Company List
Listing is Free
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
CORETECH Leasing
Career Positions Available
Next Week in D.C.: ELFA Members Convene
for Capitol Connections, May 16-17
Worldwide Smartphone Market Share by Operating System
2010: 297M unit sales compared to 2017: 1.5B units
Four Types of Interim Rent
By Christopher Menkin
Chesswood Record Portfolio Growth
and Income Before Taxes
National Leasing becomes CWB National Leasing
Same company, new name, expanded services
Mother's Day Movies: Mildred Pierce/Imitation of Life
The Joy Luck Club/Brave
Recommendations by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
Terrier
Sacramento, California Adopt-a-Dog
Leasing News Classified - Free Listing
Back Office
News Briefs---
Boeing, Airbus to lose $39 billion in contracts
because of Trump sanctions on Iran
House Votes to Kill CFPB auto-lending guidelines
Originally Drafted to Combat Racial Discrimination by Auto Dealers
Qualcomm to Buy Back $10 Billion in Stock
To help proposed acquisition Netherlands NXP Semiconductors
LendingTree's Consumer Debt Outlook Americans On Pace
to Amass a Collective $4 Trillion in Consumer Debt by the End of 2018
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May 15
Post Here a Free Ad for Seeking a New Career
100 Words Reach the Banking, Finance, Leasing Industries
Top Stories: May 7 - May 11
(Opened Most by Readers)
Alt. Finance Group to Form Broker Association
To Build Credit Ability, Help with State Licensing
Joe Bonanno, CLFP, to be Keynote Speaker at Conference
National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB)
Only 50% of Small Businesses Don't Need Credit
Reports National Federation of Independent Business
Business Owners Are Complaining
They Can’t Get Foreign Seasonal Employees
Leasing Positions Open
Time to Improve Your Caree r
What Are You Doing Right?
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Corporate Stockholders Continue Profit with Tax Cuts
$407 Billion in Corporate Stock Buybacks
Vergence ---Haiku Poem
By Paul Bent, Esq.
Conrad Eimers to Receive 2018 ELFA Advocacy Award
David H. Fenig Distinguished Service
Retriever
Chicago, Illinois Adopt-a-Dog
The Finance Marketing Group
Alex Vasilakos, Director of Marketing
News Briefs---
Airport projects could hit $70 Billon by 2021
according to Architectural Record
Jack up property taxes for pensions, say 3 Fed economists
$500,000 home increase of $5,000, paid each year for 10 years
Pizza Chain Bertucci’s Files for Chapter 11 Protection
operates 59 stores, 29 of which it plans to rejec t
Kabbage Heads to Court
violations of state usury, false advertising
Pie in the Face for New Papa John’s CFO
as an "impossible" problem in funding needed
Sears begins exploring sale of Kenmore, other divisions
Company Breaking Up?
U.S. Government Accountability Office Issues
Recommendations on Fintech Regulations
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May 17
Hudson to Retire from Element Fleet Board of Directors
Jay Forbes Named Chief Executive Officer
History of Steve Hudson
Newcourt/ Herbal Magic/ Hair Club for Men/Alta Moneta
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
Jump-starting Your Stagnant Content Marketing Campaign
FinTech #102 by Alex Vasilakos
Customer Relation Management Keeps Score-Part VI
Evaluating Marketing Spend Return on Investment
Sales Makes it Happen by Ralph Mango
Reid Raykovich, CLFP, Exec. Direct CLFP Foundation
Trip to Australia Photo
In Commencement Address, KeyCorp CEO Beth Mooney
Inspires 2018 Leeds Graduating Class at Univ. of Colorado
The United States of Beer
Beer is Still the Drink of Choice
Tully/Manhunt
Phantom Thread/Molly's Game/The Color of Pomegranates
Film/Digital Reviews by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
German Shepherd/Siberian Husky
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Adopt-a-Dog
Channel Partners Capital Joins
Commercial Alternative Finance Company List
News Briefs---
Bankshot Sports Gambling: Next Hot-Button Issue for Banks
Use of Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Mobile Payments
Walmart to Open 50 New Stories in India
A Marriage for the $16 Billion Dollar Investment in Flipkart
San Francisco now has the third-most billionaires
of any city in the world
KeyBank announces $500,000 grant to create finance
learning lab at East Community Learning Center
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May 21
Don Myerson on Island of Kauai
Kilauea Volcano Affecting Other Hawaiian Islands?
Position Wanted – Credit
Work Remotely or Relocate for Right Opportunity
Top Stories: May 15 - May 17
(Opened Most by Readers)
Appears Aggregate Funder "Business Finance"
Has Closed Down Their Operation
Aggregate Funding Sources Today- Updated
(Online: connects lessees, lessors, and vendors)
CoreTech Lease Positions
Centra Funding active
Leasing News Help Wanted
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
CLFP Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals
Three Classes/New Handbook Being Printed
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Down
Drops in April index of 68.3 to May Index 64.6
Whippet/Hound
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Adopt a Dog
deBanked Connect: San Diego, California
Note: Miami, Brooklyn Sold Out in Advance
News Briefs---
This Is America’s Hottest Job
shortage of people who can do data science
Starbucks' China Goals: A New Store Every 15 Hours for 5 Years
6,000 China units across 230 cities by the end of 2022
Chick-fil-A Investing $14.65M in Employee Scholarships
funded more than $61 million, 3,000 schools nationwid e
The new Fed looks like it's ready to dump
mortgage-backed securities
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Net Income of $1.208 Billion
Second quarter climb 34% on strength in key markets
Trump pressured USPS to jack up shipping rates
for Amazon
United Airlines CFO Quits After 2 Years on Job
may reveal serious conflict at the top of the organization
PayPal is Buying European Fintech Leader
iZettle for $2.2 Billion
U.S. Suspending New Tariffs While Negotiating
Trade with China, Mnuchin Says
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May 23
Readers Didn't Get the Lead Story on BusinessFinance
Closing its Door---Why This is Important!
By Christopher Menkin
April, 2018 - The List
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
Do I Look Like a Therapist?
By Kevin F. Clune, CLFP
Cash Flow is King
Placard
Where the Billionaire Population is Growing Fastest
Countries with the highest Billionaires in 10 Years until 2027
Leasing Software Companies
Updated
FDIC-Insured Institutions Report $56 Billion
in Net Income in First Quarter 2018
Labrador Retriever/Hound
Kansas City, Missouri Adopt a Dog
Attorneys Who Specialize in
Banking, Finance, and Leasing---Updated
News Briefs---
New data shows people actually increased Facebook usage
after the Cambridge Analytica scandal/ backlash that never happened
Best Buy just launched a $200-a-year tech support service
that takes a page out of Amazon's playbook
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May 25
Federal Reserve Releases Report--Small Employer Firms
Most Frequently Applied for loans and lines of Credit
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
ELFA Business Index for April, Inch Ahead of 1st Quarter,
But Down 13% from March, 2018
April Used Truck Prices Stronger Than Expected
By Jack Roberts, Truckinfo.com
Who Would Be Hit Hardest by a U.S. Tariff on Cars?
By Felix Richter, Statista.com
Where the U.S. Gets its Steel
By Martin Armstrong, Statistica.com
Live Oak Bank Announces New Lending
Segment for Franchise Restaurants
The Best Years of Our Lives/Men in War
MASH/The Deer Hunter/
Memorial Day Edition by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
German Shepherd Dog
New Rochelle, New York Adopt a Dog
Lending Tree Reports Credit Ratings to Them are Improving
Here’s Why:
News Briefs---
Auto defaults fall below 1% for first time this year
Consumer Borrowing is expanding as economy continues to grow
Mortgage interest rates 2018: Rates hit 7-year high,
slow home sales
Bankshot Get ready for some big bank deals
By Paul Davis, American Banker
Lease accounting standards: are multinationals sitting
on a ‘leaseberg’ of huge proportions?
Deutsche Bank reportedly set to lay off 10,000 workers
10 percent of its workforce, through next year
Irish developer walks away from plan to build
20,000 homes on South Works site
‘Mustang Means Freedom’:
Why Ford Is Saving an American Icon
Commerce Dept. Initiates Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs
on Foreign Cars: "imports have eroded our domestic auto industry "
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May 30
Position Wanted – Credit
Work Remotely or Relocate for Right Opportunity
Top Stories: May 21 - May 25
(Opened Most by Readers)
“Evergreen Clause”—The Danger of Automatic Renewal
Definitions by Barry S. Marks, Esq., CLFP
Barry Marks, CLFP on the Change of Name by NAELB
to American Association if Commercial Finance Brokers
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Positions Available
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
The Good Old Days
Cash Flow is Still King
Three Examples by SLIM Capital, LLC
The Countries with the Most Foreign Currency Reserves
Chart by Jeff Desjardins, www.visualcapitalist.com
E-Commerce Sales 9.34% of Total Retail Sales
by Prachi Bardwaj, Business Insider
Channel Partners Capital Closes Major Equity Investment
By Elliott Management Corp; Secures Long-Term Credit Facility
LeaseAccelerator Honored as Bronze Stevie® Award Winner
in 2018 American Business Awards®
First American Equipment Finance Again Ranked #1
Among Best Companies to Work for in New York
Australian Cattle Dog/Mix
Seattle, Washington Adopt a Dog
The Finance Marketing Group
Alex Vasilakos, Director of Marketing
News Briefs---
The story isn’t how much Dodd-Frank has been changed.
It’s how little
'Digital wallet’ of Ant Financial captivates China and beyond
raising funds that would value it at $150 billion
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