Asset-Based Capital Conference Planning Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Asset-Based Capital Conference.
SFNet Committees
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Joining a committee is a great way to connect with like-minded members, lend your voice and expertise to industry initiatives, and increase your exposure. You’ll make SFNet better for our entire secured finance community.
Committee involvement is open to employees of SFNet member companies. To confirm that your company is a member, click here.
The mission of SFNet's committees is to look at issues in special interest areas, to provide guidance to SFNet, and to assist in formulating products, services or advocacy positions for the greater good of SFNet members and the industry at large.
Committee members serve from October 1 to September 30 each year. Most committees meet online monthly and require active participation. The meeting schedule is at the discretion of the chairperson.
Explore the list of committees below to see who is currently serving and which committee might be right for you.
Advocacy Committee
Defines SFNet’s positions and recommends action to effectively deal with proposed state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the secured finance industry.
Chapters Committee
Aligns regional and national programming, develops and shares best practices.
Convention Planning Committee
Plans and develops panels, speakers, venue selection and more for the SFNet Annual Convention.
Data Committee
Assists in the development of SFNet’s data and research initiatives, including the Market Sizing & Impact Study and the semi-annual Market Pulse report. Provides insights, analysis and development of the SFNet ongoing Annual ABL & Factoring Surveys in addition to the SFNet Quarterly ABL reports.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Understands specific challenges and opportunities within our communities of interest and articulates the case for change. Complements and refines existing SFNet and Foundation policies and programs and supports our member’s initiatives.
Education Committee
Develops schools, workshops, seminars and other activities designed to provide ongoing education to members. The committee also conducts needs analyses to determine industry requirements.
Factoring Committee
Brings awareness to new and pending regulations and legislation affecting factors. This Committee also plans educational webinars, forums and panels geared toward the factoring community.
Finance, Audit and Investment Committee
Supervises finance, accounting and auditing procedures for the association. Reviews the association's annual budget and quarterly financial results. Also recommends the selection of the independent auditors for the annual year-end audit. Committee members by invitation only.
Independent Finance Roundtable Committee
Plans the annual SFNet Independent Finance Roundtable.
International Finance Committee
Promotes secured lending globally by building on existing SFNet forums, educational programs, communications and advocacy efforts. Helps countries modernize their secured transactions laws, by working with the World Bank, United Nations, UNIDROIT and other international organizations.
Marketing Committee
Advances concepts and programs designed to communicate a positive image of our industry to the various publics interested in asset-based finance. The group also enhances data integrity and effectiveness of SFNet marketing initiatives.
Membership Committee
Studies and evaluates procedures for accepting members. Develops plans for retaining and increasing membership. Studies potential new types of membership. Reviews prospective applicants for membership.
Women in Secured Finance Committee
Promotes the advancement of women in leadership within the secured finance industry through networking, education and advocacy.
YoPro Committee
Focuses on more deeply engaging young professionals through networking and professional development initiatives.
TSL Advisory Council
Assists editorial staff in content ideas for our print and digital publications. Members are asked to also submit content, where possible.