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AFSA Webinar | The Asset Finance Growth Playbook: What Modernization Leaders Are Doing Differently

Articles by: gmcgurn@afsamail.org

October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Asset finance organizations are under mounting pressure to grow portfolios, protect margins, and deliver better customer experiences, yet most remain constrained by fragmented systems, manual processes, and legacy technology. According to new industry research, over 70% of organizations are still primarily legacy or only partially modernized, while more than 80% cite integration challenges as a major obstacle.

Join industry leaders as they discuss results from a recent FIS market report which dives into what separates modernization leaders from organizations stuck in transition, and how automation, AI, cloud, and connected workflows are becoming essential for staying competitive in an increasingly digital lending market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore why disconnected systems and limited automation continue to hold back growth and profitability.
  • Learn how modernization is moving beyond technology projects and into the core lending lifecycle.
  • Gain practical insights into where organizations are investing today to improve efficiency, customer outcomes, and competitive advantage.

Speakers:
Matt Russell, Senior Manager of Product Management, FIS Asset Finance
Matt Coleman, Manager of Business Solutions – US, Volkswagen Financial Services

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