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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Announces Investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc., a Leading Lower Middle Market Credit Platform
Jul 16, 2025Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LP (“Kayne Anderson”), today announced an investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc. (along with affiliates and subsidiaries; “SG Credit”), a national credit platform focused on the lower middle market to complement KBDC’s middle market investing strategy.
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Interview with Cedric Henley, Partner at SLR Capital Partners and Chief Risk Officer of SLR Specialty Finance on Current Trends in U.S. ABL
Jul 14, 2025Cedric Henley, an ABL expert with 30+ years, leads SLR’s ABL investment strategies focused on the US middle-market — including accounts receivable financing, inventory lending, hard asset lending, equipment financing, and leasing, discusses how ABL provides stability for managers and investors alike in an uncertain market. -
Monroe Capital Appoints Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development – Americas to Drive Growth
Jul 14, 2025Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), a premier asset management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development - Americas. This strategic leadership addition underscores Monroe’s commitment to scaling its platform and achieving its growth goals. -
Rebranding with Purpose: Inside Rosenthal Capital Group’s Transformation
Jul 8, 2025In May, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, announced that, going forward, the 87-year-old company will be doing business under a new moniker, Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG). The name change, refreshed branding and the New York headquarters move to 300 Park Avenue all mark an important milestone in the company’s history, as the third and fourth generations of Rosenthal family leadership continue to evolve the firm to keep pace with an ever-changing global marketplace. -
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Delivers Major Tax Changes
Jul 7, 2025The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, permanently extends key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while introducing new measures affecting secured lenders and their borrowers. The legislation passed the Senate 51-50 with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote on July 1, followed by House approval on July 3.
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ORIX Corporation USA Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Asset Expert Hilco Global
Jul 7, 2025
ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) and Hilco Global, a diversified global financial services firm headquartered outside of Chicago, IL, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which ORIX USA will acquire a majority equity ownership of Hilco Global. The proposed transaction will accelerate ORIX USA’s growth by adding Hilco Global’s extensive valuation expertise, advisory platform, and asset-based lending investment capabilities to complement and expand ORIX USA’s middle-market focused credit platform.
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SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference 2025: Driving Growth, Innovation, & Impact
Jul 2, 2025On June 11-12, women across the secured finance industry gathered in New York City for the SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference. The event brought together professionals at every stage of their careers for a day of candid conversation, practical insights, and opportunities to connect. -
eCapital Welcomes Jeff Butts as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Finance to Drive Platform Momentum
Jul 2, 2025eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeff Butts, senior vice president, supply chain finance, within its commercial finance division.
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The Power of Inclusiveness in Secured Finance
Jun 30, 2025Inclusiveness is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that has shaped my career in secured finance and asset-based lending. Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how an inclusive environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and ultimately, success. -
Gordon Brothers Acquires SOLIC Capital Advisors
Jun 26, 2025
Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has acquired SOLIC Capital Advisors (SOLIC), a premier financial advisory and investment banking firm with deep experience in realizing value recovery in complex situations.
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Efficiency, Speed, and Diversification: Defining the Next Era of Non-Bank Lending: An Interview with Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital
Jun 25, 2025Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital, discusses market position, recent acquisitions, industry trends, and the role of AI and technology in non-bank lending.
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Asset-based lending, or asset-backed lending? What is the difference, and why does it matter?
Jun 25, 2025The secured finance industry already knows the distinction between these two lending strategies. But these terms are often used interchangeably in public commentary, pitch materials, and industry conferences. If you are a capital allocator trying to capture the strengths of asset-based lending, or a regulator trying to understand what should be considered an asset-backed strategy, you have your work cut out for you.
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SFNet Releases Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending and Confidence Indexes
Jun 25, 2025The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) recently released its Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending Index and Lender Confidence Index, offering a snapshot of how the industry weathered recent trade policy volatility during the first quarter of this year.
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The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership in Modern Business
Discover how servant leadership is reshaping today’s business world. This article explores the core principles behind this transformative approach, shares real-world examples from top companies, and reveals why prioritizing the growth and well-being of your team can unlock extraordinary results. -
Where Are They Now? Catching up with Previous SFNet 40 Under 40 Award Winners
SFNet 40 Under 40 Award recipients share how the Award affected their careers and advice for the Class of 2025.
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Hyper Valuation Services Hires Mark Stevens to Lead the Newly Launched Diligence Services Division
Jun 16, 2025Hyper Valuation Services (“HVS”), a division of HyperAMS, announced that with the hiring of Mark Stevens as Managing Director of the newly launched Diligence Services division, it now provides clients with an expanded range of complementary collateral monitoring services, including field exams and inventory test counts.
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eCapital Upsizes Asset-Based Lending Facility to $1.38 Billion, Expanding Capital Strength and Market Reach
Jun 13, 2025
eCapital Corp. (“eCapital” or “the Company”), a technology-enabled leader in specialty finance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., today announced a renewal and upsizing of its subsidiaries’ asset-based lending (ABL) facility. The renewed facility has a three-year term and maximum commitments increased from $987 million to $1.38 billion.
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Leading with Agility: Niamh Kristufek on Her Role at First Business Bank
Jun 11, 2025Niamh Kristufek discusses her role as President - Specialty Finance of First Business Bank as well as challenges the industry is facing, including tariff, economic uncertainty and building client relationships at a specialized bank. -
5 YEARS LATER: Remote Work’s Enduring Impact on the Secured Finance Industry
Jun 9, 2025Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked a widespread shift to remote work, the secured finance industry is still exploring what “normal” looks like. In this in-depth article, leaders from across the sector share candid insights on productivity, culture, hiring, training, and communication in a post-pandemic world. From hybrid skeptics to fully remote advocates, their stories reveal the complexity—and opportunity—of evolving workplace models. -
AI in Secured Finance: From Hype to Hard Results
Jun 5, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in today’s conversations about secured finance - and for good reason. But talk is one thing. The real question is: how do we move beyond the hype and into something that actually works?
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Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Announces Investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc., a Leading Lower Middle Market Credit Platform
Jul 16, 2025Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LP (“Kayne Anderson”), today announced an investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc. (along with affiliates and subsidiaries; “SG Credit”), a national credit platform focused on the lower middle market to complement KBDC’s middle market investing strategy.
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Interview with Cedric Henley, Partner at SLR Capital Partners and Chief Risk Officer of SLR Specialty Finance on Current Trends in U.S. ABL
Jul 14, 2025Cedric Henley, an ABL expert with 30+ years, leads SLR’s ABL investment strategies focused on the US middle-market — including accounts receivable financing, inventory lending, hard asset lending, equipment financing, and leasing, discusses how ABL provides stability for managers and investors alike in an uncertain market.
-
Monroe Capital Appoints Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development – Americas to Drive Growth
Jul 14, 2025Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), a premier asset management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development - Americas. This strategic leadership addition underscores Monroe’s commitment to scaling its platform and achieving its growth goals.
-
Rebranding with Purpose: Inside Rosenthal Capital Group’s Transformation
Jul 8, 2025In May, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, announced that, going forward, the 87-year-old company will be doing business under a new moniker, Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG). The name change, refreshed branding and the New York headquarters move to 300 Park Avenue all mark an important milestone in the company’s history, as the third and fourth generations of Rosenthal family leadership continue to evolve the firm to keep pace with an ever-changing global marketplace.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Delivers Major Tax Changes
Jul 7, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, permanently extends key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while introducing new measures affecting secured lenders and their borrowers. The legislation passed the Senate 51-50 with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote on July 1, followed by House approval on July 3.
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ORIX Corporation USA Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Asset Expert Hilco Global
Jul 7, 2025
ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) and Hilco Global, a diversified global financial services firm headquartered outside of Chicago, IL, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which ORIX USA will acquire a majority equity ownership of Hilco Global. The proposed transaction will accelerate ORIX USA’s growth by adding Hilco Global’s extensive valuation expertise, advisory platform, and asset-based lending investment capabilities to complement and expand ORIX USA’s middle-market focused credit platform.
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SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference 2025: Driving Growth, Innovation, & Impact
Jul 2, 2025On June 11-12, women across the secured finance industry gathered in New York City for the SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference. The event brought together professionals at every stage of their careers for a day of candid conversation, practical insights, and opportunities to connect.
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eCapital Welcomes Jeff Butts as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Finance to Drive Platform Momentum
Jul 2, 2025eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeff Butts, senior vice president, supply chain finance, within its commercial finance division.
-
The Power of Inclusiveness in Secured Finance
Jun 30, 2025Inclusiveness is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that has shaped my career in secured finance and asset-based lending. Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how an inclusive environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and ultimately, success.
-
Gordon Brothers Acquires SOLIC Capital Advisors
Jun 26, 2025
Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has acquired SOLIC Capital Advisors (SOLIC), a premier financial advisory and investment banking firm with deep experience in realizing value recovery in complex situations.
-
Efficiency, Speed, and Diversification: Defining the Next Era of Non-Bank Lending: An Interview with Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital
Jun 25, 2025
Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital, discusses market position, recent acquisitions, industry trends, and the role of AI and technology in non-bank lending.
-
Asset-based lending, or asset-backed lending? What is the difference, and why does it matter?
Jun 25, 2025
The secured finance industry already knows the distinction between these two lending strategies. But these terms are often used interchangeably in public commentary, pitch materials, and industry conferences. If you are a capital allocator trying to capture the strengths of asset-based lending, or a regulator trying to understand what should be considered an asset-backed strategy, you have your work cut out for you.
-
SFNet Releases Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending and Confidence Indexes
Jun 25, 2025The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) recently released its Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending Index and Lender Confidence Index, offering a snapshot of how the industry weathered recent trade policy volatility during the first quarter of this year.
-
The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership in Modern Business
Discover how servant leadership is reshaping today’s business world. This article explores the core principles behind this transformative approach, shares real-world examples from top companies, and reveals why prioritizing the growth and well-being of your team can unlock extraordinary results.
-
Where Are They Now? Catching up with Previous SFNet 40 Under 40 Award Winners
SFNet 40 Under 40 Award recipients share how the Award affected their careers and advice for the Class of 2025.
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Hyper Valuation Services Hires Mark Stevens to Lead the Newly Launched Diligence Services Division
Jun 16, 2025Hyper Valuation Services (“HVS”), a division of HyperAMS, announced that with the hiring of Mark Stevens as Managing Director of the newly launched Diligence Services division, it now provides clients with an expanded range of complementary collateral monitoring services, including field exams and inventory test counts.
-
eCapital Upsizes Asset-Based Lending Facility to $1.38 Billion, Expanding Capital Strength and Market Reach
Jun 13, 2025
eCapital Corp. (“eCapital” or “the Company”), a technology-enabled leader in specialty finance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., today announced a renewal and upsizing of its subsidiaries’ asset-based lending (ABL) facility. The renewed facility has a three-year term and maximum commitments increased from $987 million to $1.38 billion.
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Leading with Agility: Niamh Kristufek on Her Role at First Business Bank
Jun 11, 2025Niamh Kristufek discusses her role as President - Specialty Finance of First Business Bank as well as challenges the industry is facing, including tariff, economic uncertainty and building client relationships at a specialized bank.
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5 YEARS LATER: Remote Work’s Enduring Impact on the Secured Finance Industry
Jun 9, 2025Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked a widespread shift to remote work, the secured finance industry is still exploring what “normal” looks like. In this in-depth article, leaders from across the sector share candid insights on productivity, culture, hiring, training, and communication in a post-pandemic world. From hybrid skeptics to fully remote advocates, their stories reveal the complexity—and opportunity—of evolving workplace models.
-
AI in Secured Finance: From Hype to Hard Results
Jun 5, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in today’s conversations about secured finance - and for good reason. But talk is one thing. The real question is: how do we move beyond the hype and into something that actually works?
-
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Announces Investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc., a Leading Lower Middle Market Credit Platform
Jul 16, 2025Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. (NYSE: KBDC) (“KBDC” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LP (“Kayne Anderson”), today announced an investment in SG Credit Partners, Inc. (along with affiliates and subsidiaries; “SG Credit”), a national credit platform focused on the lower middle market to complement KBDC’s middle market investing strategy.
-
Interview with Cedric Henley, Partner at SLR Capital Partners and Chief Risk Officer of SLR Specialty Finance on Current Trends in U.S. ABL
Jul 14, 2025Cedric Henley, an ABL expert with 30+ years, leads SLR’s ABL investment strategies focused on the US middle-market — including accounts receivable financing, inventory lending, hard asset lending, equipment financing, and leasing, discusses how ABL provides stability for managers and investors alike in an uncertain market.
-
Monroe Capital Appoints Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development – Americas to Drive Growth
Jul 14, 2025Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), a premier asset management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dimitri Stathopoulos as Head of Business Development - Americas. This strategic leadership addition underscores Monroe’s commitment to scaling its platform and achieving its growth goals.
-
Rebranding with Purpose: Inside Rosenthal Capital Group’s Transformation
Jul 8, 2025In May, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, the leading private commercial finance firm in the United States, announced that, going forward, the 87-year-old company will be doing business under a new moniker, Rosenthal Capital Group (RCG). The name change, refreshed branding and the New York headquarters move to 300 Park Avenue all mark an important milestone in the company’s history, as the third and fourth generations of Rosenthal family leadership continue to evolve the firm to keep pace with an ever-changing global marketplace.
-
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Delivers Major Tax Changes
Jul 7, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, permanently extends key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while introducing new measures affecting secured lenders and their borrowers. The legislation passed the Senate 51-50 with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote on July 1, followed by House approval on July 3.
-
ORIX Corporation USA Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Asset Expert Hilco Global
Jul 7, 2025
ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) and Hilco Global, a diversified global financial services firm headquartered outside of Chicago, IL, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which ORIX USA will acquire a majority equity ownership of Hilco Global. The proposed transaction will accelerate ORIX USA’s growth by adding Hilco Global’s extensive valuation expertise, advisory platform, and asset-based lending investment capabilities to complement and expand ORIX USA’s middle-market focused credit platform.
-
SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference 2025: Driving Growth, Innovation, & Impact
Jul 2, 2025On June 11-12, women across the secured finance industry gathered in New York City for the SFNet Women in Secured Finance Conference. The event brought together professionals at every stage of their careers for a day of candid conversation, practical insights, and opportunities to connect.
-
eCapital Welcomes Jeff Butts as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Finance to Drive Platform Momentum
Jul 2, 2025eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading technology-enabled provider of financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeff Butts, senior vice president, supply chain finance, within its commercial finance division.
-
The Power of Inclusiveness in Secured Finance
Jun 30, 2025Inclusiveness is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force that has shaped my career in secured finance and asset-based lending. Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how an inclusive environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and ultimately, success.
-
Gordon Brothers Acquires SOLIC Capital Advisors
Jun 26, 2025
Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has acquired SOLIC Capital Advisors (SOLIC), a premier financial advisory and investment banking firm with deep experience in realizing value recovery in complex situations.
-
Efficiency, Speed, and Diversification: Defining the Next Era of Non-Bank Lending: An Interview with Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital
Jun 25, 2025
Marius Silvasan, CEO, eCapital, discusses market position, recent acquisitions, industry trends, and the role of AI and technology in non-bank lending.
-
Asset-based lending, or asset-backed lending? What is the difference, and why does it matter?
Jun 25, 2025
The secured finance industry already knows the distinction between these two lending strategies. But these terms are often used interchangeably in public commentary, pitch materials, and industry conferences. If you are a capital allocator trying to capture the strengths of asset-based lending, or a regulator trying to understand what should be considered an asset-backed strategy, you have your work cut out for you.
-
SFNet Releases Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending and Confidence Indexes
Jun 25, 2025The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) recently released its Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending Index and Lender Confidence Index, offering a snapshot of how the industry weathered recent trade policy volatility during the first quarter of this year.
-
The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership in Modern Business
Discover how servant leadership is reshaping today’s business world. This article explores the core principles behind this transformative approach, shares real-world examples from top companies, and reveals why prioritizing the growth and well-being of your team can unlock extraordinary results.
-
Where Are They Now? Catching up with Previous SFNet 40 Under 40 Award Winners
SFNet 40 Under 40 Award recipients share how the Award affected their careers and advice for the Class of 2025.
-
Hyper Valuation Services Hires Mark Stevens to Lead the Newly Launched Diligence Services Division
Jun 16, 2025Hyper Valuation Services (“HVS”), a division of HyperAMS, announced that with the hiring of Mark Stevens as Managing Director of the newly launched Diligence Services division, it now provides clients with an expanded range of complementary collateral monitoring services, including field exams and inventory test counts.
-
eCapital Upsizes Asset-Based Lending Facility to $1.38 Billion, Expanding Capital Strength and Market Reach
Jun 13, 2025
eCapital Corp. (“eCapital” or “the Company”), a technology-enabled leader in specialty finance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America and the U.K., today announced a renewal and upsizing of its subsidiaries’ asset-based lending (ABL) facility. The renewed facility has a three-year term and maximum commitments increased from $987 million to $1.38 billion.
-
Leading with Agility: Niamh Kristufek on Her Role at First Business Bank
Jun 11, 2025Niamh Kristufek discusses her role as President - Specialty Finance of First Business Bank as well as challenges the industry is facing, including tariff, economic uncertainty and building client relationships at a specialized bank.
-
5 YEARS LATER: Remote Work’s Enduring Impact on the Secured Finance Industry
Jun 9, 2025Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked a widespread shift to remote work, the secured finance industry is still exploring what “normal” looks like. In this in-depth article, leaders from across the sector share candid insights on productivity, culture, hiring, training, and communication in a post-pandemic world. From hybrid skeptics to fully remote advocates, their stories reveal the complexity—and opportunity—of evolving workplace models.
-
AI in Secured Finance: From Hype to Hard Results
Jun 5, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere in today’s conversations about secured finance - and for good reason. But talk is one thing. The real question is: how do we move beyond the hype and into something that actually works?
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