Chelsea Neil 2017-07-26 06:15:05
AS “YOUR EYE ON THE FUTURE,” the Foundation brings you the research and resources you need to anticipate curves in the road and stay ahead of the pack. We are excited to share several new products to give you and your company an extra boost. For more information about engaging with the Foundation, and to better understand the importance of investing in the future of the industry, view all our research and resources at www.leasefoundation.org.
New Research on the Horizon
What is sure to be a highlight of the fall season is the debut of the 2017 State of the Equipment Finance Industry (SEFI) report. This annual report provides a unique look at trends in the equipment finance industry over the past year and identifies key drivers for future growth. The SEFI also explores emerging opportunities and risks that could shape the industry’s future.
Additionally, the Foundation has three new research projects on industry hot topics in progress.
● Fintech: The study will seek to define the ecosystem and analyze developments in, and the driving forces behind, the digital transformation of the customer experience.
●New Technologies (Blockchain, Smart Contracts and Artificial Intelligence): This project is designed to educate users about these emerging technologies, understand the capabilities of each (and all of them collectively) and demonstrate how they might be utilized in an equipment finance setting.
● Credit: A new study on credit quality will seek to determine if the changes made to underwriting standards after the last recession will have a quantitative impact on portfolio performance during the next downturn. Stay tuned for publication announcements coming this fall.
Supporting the Next Generation Workforce
The Foundation has been working with more students and faculty members in recent months to raise industry awareness through the Foundation’s Guest Lecture Program (GLP). Now is the time to think about giving a lecture at your local university. For information about presenting the GLP, visit our website at www.leasefoundation.org.
New this summer, the Foundation introduced the Internship Center. This new resource will help students who are interested in learning more about internship opportunities in the equipment finance industry. ELFA member companies can post internships and review student resumes. Stay tuned for the roll out later this summer!
Connect with the Foundation
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EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1, the Foundation’s new address will be 1625 Eye Street NW, Ste 850, Washington, D.C. 20006.
Programming for the 56th ELFA Annual Convention
The Foundation is proud to host our annual luncheon during the 56th ELFA Annual Convention. This is a terrific forum for us to honor the many volunteers and contributors who are leading the industry into the future through their gifts of time, expertise and financial support. We’re also pleased that Dr. Rob Wescott of Keybridge Research will keynote the luncheon to present the 2017 State of the Equipment Finance Industry and share insights on the Economic Outlook.
Our VIP Donor Lounge and other special amenities introduced last year will return as well. To ensure you receive donor benefits during the 2017 convention make your pledge by Aug. 30. Donations can be made online by visiting www.leasefoundation.org/giving.
Making your online contribution is easy:
●Go to www.leasefoundation.org/giving/
●Select your donation category (Individual or Corporate)
●Select you donation amount
● Then follow the instructions for payment
Chelsea Neil is Program Assistant for the Foundation.
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