ABL lenders are facing new valuation risk as tariffs disrupt global trade and asset pricing. In this ABF Journal podcast episode, Editor in Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Andy Blumenstock, Managing Director at Hilco Valuation Services, to break down how capital-intensive transportation assets — from aircraft to railcars to vessels — are being repriced, restructured and rethought. He also discusses how ABL and secured lenders can reduce risk and capitalize on dislocations.Key insights:·   How $5B in new aircraft costs affects structured finance and leasebacks·   The implications of compressed spreads and trade disruption for underwriting·  How to diversify exposure to mitigate geopolitical shocks

In this episode of the ABF Journal Podcast, Damien Dwin, Founder & CEO of Lafayette Square, sits down with ABF Journal Editor in Chief, Rita E. Garwood, and makes a powerful case for reshaping private credit. He explains why non-sponsored, middle-market companies in working-class communities represent the biggest untapped opportunity in domestic investing today. Dwin shares how Lafayette Square is outperforming by focusing on overlooked geographies, underserved businesses and human capital. Tune in for a compelling look at how smart lending can deliver both strong returns and social impact.Read Damien’s companion article, Private Credit and the Right Side of History: The Case for Non-Sponsored Lending, on abfjournal.com

The latest episode of the ABF Journal podcast is live — and this one’s essential listening.

Andre Hakkak, CEO and founder of White Oak Global Advisors, joins ABF Journal Publisher Lisa Rafter to discuss why now is the moment for asset-based clarity. From the shifting dynamics in private credit to the evolution of asset-backed securities, Andre pulls back the curtain on the real drivers behind today’s $5 trillion asset-backed landscape.

In this episode, we cover:

• What’s driving the surge in demand for asset-based products
• Why non-bank lenders are stepping up
• What institutional investors need to know about risk and return today

If you're navigating secured finance, credit markets, or institutional investing — this is one to queue up right away.

Discover how to master the sales process in asset-based lending with the ABF Journal Podcast. This week, Mike Colloton, Vice President - Asset Based Lending at First Business Bank, shares actionable strategies for:

Whether you're an industry veteran or curious about ABL, this episode is packed with transformative insights you can apply today.

ABF Journal sits down with Paul Schuldiner and Mike Wells from Rosenthal & Rosenthal who share the details behind their acquisition of Accord Equipment Finance and what it means for the future of their company—and the equipment finance industry.

Today’s podcast tackles an important and timely topic: automation in credit infrastructure. Stuart Wall, Co-Founder and CEO of Setpoint examines the key benefits of automation, such as efficiency, accuracy and cost reduction, while also diving into the critical question of how to balance automation with human oversight.

This podcast will help you understand how automation is reshaping risk management, the challenges companies face in adopting new technologies and how data quality can make or break automated systems.

Whether you're a credit professional or a business leader grappling with whether or not to automate, this episode will provide practical advice and real-world examples to help you navigate this complex and exciting shift.

Private asset managers have been replacing traditional banks in many types of lending. At the same time, consumer lending has risen to all-time highs. What are the implications of these trends for asset-based lenders and how can ABL leaders adjust their risk management strategies accordingly to adapt to these trends? Jay Stone, CEO of Hilco Receivables explores these questions and more in today’s podcast.

Earlier this year, Ares Management, one of the largest players in the asset and investment management space, announced its foray into the equipment finance space, as funds managed by its alternative credit strategy launched Ansley Park Capital, a new entity designed to deliver financing solutions in the large-ticket sector.

In a joint podcast from Monitor and ABF Journal, we we sat down with Joel Holsinger, partner and co-head of Ares Alternative Credit, and Eric Miller, Ansley’s Park Capital’s president and CEO, to learn more about the opportunities Ares sees in the sector and how the firm plans to approach the market.

We all want the world to be a better place. Beyond volunteering our time or donating to worthy causes, what else can the commercial finance industry do to further that goal? This podcast, a joint collaboration between Monitor and ABF Journal, provides a look into a commercial finance company that has created wins for its borrowers, the community it serves and its own bottom line.

How have rising interest rates affected capital raising? Has M&A activity picked up this year? What does the market look like for recapitalizations? Deborah Smith, co-founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group, a boutique real estate investment bank, joined the show to answer these questions and more from both a real estate and general market perspective.