Leverage Foundation Resources for Sustainable Success

Industry leaders regularly remark on how integral Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation research and resources are in determining strategic direction for their company. As we approach the mid-year mark, we encourage you to leverage recent Foundation products in your decision-making. Some of the most popular studies published by the Foundation include:

• 2018 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook – Updated quarterly, this resource highlights key trends in equipment investment and places them in the context of the broader U.S. economic climate.

• Momentum Monitor – The Foundation-Keybridge U.S. Equipment & Software Investment Momentum Monitor consists of indices for 12 equipment and software investment verticals. These indices are designed to identify turning points in their respective investment cycles with a three- to six-month lead time.

• New Technologies Video – In this lively, animated video, the Foundation provides a comprehensive visualization for how artificial intelligence, blockchain and smart contracts will impact the equipment finance model over the next five years.

Other helpful resources providing a broader context of current economic trends relevant to the equipment finance industry include:

• State of the Equipment Finance Industry Report (SEFI) – The SEFI provides a unique look at trends in the industry over the past year, identifies key drivers for future growth and explores emerging opportunities and risks that could shape the industry over the next three to five years.

• Industry Snapshot – The Industry Snapshot is a presentation slide deck summarizing the current conditions of the U.S. economy and equipment finance industry. Updated on a quarterly basis by Keybridge Research, it comprises clear, easy-to-digest charts and short narratives of key economic and industry trends, ideal for incorporating into your organization’s executive briefings and presentations.

• Headwinds, Undercurrents, and Tailwinds: How Equipment Finance Companies Can Learn and Benefit from the Fintech Phenomenon – In this new study, the Foundation reveals that rapidly emerging fintech technology platforms present a disruptive force to the equipment finance industry. However, fintech is not forecast to become a competitor as a major source of equipment funding. The study provides an in-depth examination of fintechs—companies that offer or enable financing using streamlined technology—and their opportunities, risks and trends for the equipment finance industry.

In addition to providing—now FREE—access to these studies and reports, the Foundation has an expanded mission, which includes a more charitable focus and a “pay it forward” philosophy intended to engage the next-generation workforce and attract new talent to the industry. To highlight two resources, the Foundation offers fully-customizable presenter tools for its Guest Lecture Program, as well as a digital Internship Center to connect students with industry leaders.

The Foundation has an expanded mission, which includes a more charitable focus and a “pay it forward” philosophy intended to engage the next-generation workforce and attract new talent to the industry.

Finally, we are grateful for your support and look forward to your continued involvement as we fulfill our mission to inspire thoughtful innovation and contribute to the betterment of the equipment finance industry.